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Record setting rainfall ends as next heatwave begins
DELMARVA -- Record setting rainfall exits, while oppressive heat rolls back into the region. The rainfall over the last day and half has been impressive to say the least, over performing with five to seven inches across Sussex County. Georgetown broke a single day daily rainfall record of 4.03, the...
Summer Soaker Triggers Flood Warnings Friday
DELMARVA PENINSULA - You might be forgiven for wondering what the mysterious liquid was falling from the sky over Delmarva on Friday. That's okay, rain has been in short supply on Delmarva as much of the peninsula has baked in hot and dry conditions. And Delmarva got lots of rain...
MD man killed in Sussex crash
A Maryland man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Sussex County Friday night. The 48-year-old Salisbury resident was driving his SUV southbound on Providence Church Road in Delmar at about 9:30 p.m. when he ran a stop sign and turned onto the westbound lane of Delmar Road, into the path of another SUV, Delaware State Police said.
Another sweltering week is coming. Here's how to stay cool in Sussex County
As the blistering temperatures continue across Delaware, Sussex County has announced four designated cooling stations ahead of an anticipated heat wave. The following air-conditioned locations are open to get a free break from the heat, throughout the summer: ...
Rehoboth officials don’t rule out new wastewater partnership
There are still more questions than answers, but following a presentation by Lewes Board of Public Works and Sussex County officials, Rehoboth Beach commissioners agreed to continue to explore the creation of a regional wastewater partnership. Lewes BPW needs to build a new wastewater treatment facility for a number of...
Roundup: Laurel Junior baseball, MOT Senior softball take state titles
A three-run fifth inning put Laurel in control before the Sussex County squad downed Naamans, 6-2, to capture the Junior League baseball state title on Sunday evening. Laurel moves on to the ...
DE222 Honoree: Rob Book
Alma Maters: University of Delaware, Wisconsin School of Business. A lifelong Delawarean, Rob Book was named the president and CEO of the Delaware Electric Cooperative in November 2022. In the top job, he is tasked with leading the utility co-op that serves 112,000 homes, farms and businesses in Kent and Sussex counties, as well as 175 employees. Before being named CEO, Book worked his way up from coordinator of informational services back in 2001 to senior vice president of member services. He was instrumental in launching the cooperative’s Beat the Peak program, which has saved members more than $38 million since it started in 2008. In 2022m, that program returned more than $5 million in credits to 65,000 members.
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