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  Category: Sussex County


Douglas Simpson of Bridgeville is 2018 Tree Farmer of the Year

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Douglas R. Simpson of Bridgeville has been named the 2018 Delaware Tree Farmer of the Year for his longtime dedication to forest conservation and landowner education. The award recognizes landowners who practice exceptional management and promote sustainable forestry. Simpson is a Delaware native who owns tree farms on approximately 700 acres in Sussex County, which were first certified in 1995. The award was given at the annual meeting and banquet of the Delaware Forestry Association at the Bridgeville Fire Hall.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during April 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Highlights include Buena Vista’s First Annual Spring Open House, The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series and programs on Delaware’s Dutch heritage.




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Human Resources | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency at midnight on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, authorizing the […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Governor Carney has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning effective at 2:45 p.m. for New Castle and Kent Counties as snowfall continues. DART has also announced the suspension of all bus service at 6:00 p.m. in New Castle and Kent Counties. A Level 1 Driving Warning means that any person operating a motor vehicle shall […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to treat roads and prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 9:00 p.m., DelDOT maintenance & operations yards in New Castle County are fully staffed and treating roadways due to icy conditions. In Kent County, half of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and […]







  Category: Sussex County

Douglas Simpson of Bridgeville is 2018 Tree Farmer of the Year

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Douglas R. Simpson of Bridgeville has been named the 2018 Delaware Tree Farmer of the Year for his longtime dedication to forest conservation and landowner education. The award recognizes landowners who practice exceptional management and promote sustainable forestry. Simpson is a Delaware native who owns tree farms on approximately 700 acres in Sussex County, which were first certified in 1995. The award was given at the annual meeting and banquet of the Delaware Forestry Association at the Bridgeville Fire Hall.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during April 2018

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Highlights include Buena Vista’s First Annual Spring Open House, The Old State House’s Coffee-Hour Lecture Series and programs on Delaware’s Dutch heritage.




Governor Carney Terminates State of Emergency and Level 1 Driving Warning Effective at Midnight

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Human Resources | Department of Transportation | Governor John Carney | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Drivers should continue to exercise caution on Delaware roadways DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney has terminated the statewide State of Emergency, and the Level 1 Driving Warning in effect for Kent and New Castle counties, effective at midnight. Governor Carney issued the State of Emergency at midnight on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, authorizing the […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #3

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Kent County | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Governor Carney has issued a Level 1 Driving Warning effective at 2:45 p.m. for New Castle and Kent Counties as snowfall continues. DART has also announced the suspension of all bus service at 6:00 p.m. in New Castle and Kent Counties. A Level 1 Driving Warning means that any person operating a motor vehicle shall […]




DelDOT Winter Storm Update #1

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 20, 2018

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to treat roads and prepare for the arrival of a statewide snow event. As of 9:00 p.m., DelDOT maintenance & operations yards in New Castle County are fully staffed and treating roadways due to icy conditions. In Kent County, half of staff will report at 2:00 a.m., and […]