I-95/Route 1 Toll Amnesty Program to Begin October 1
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles will be offering a three-month amnesty program for toll violators beginning October 1. Visit de.gov/tollamnesty.
Tag: Sussex County
Auditor McGuiness to Hold Town Halls on Spending of American Rescue Plan Funds
DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness said today she will hold a series of town halls focusing on Project: Gray Fox, her online resource for municipalities, counties, school districts and state agencies to securely ....
Historical Affairs programs in September 2021
Activities include, among others, a wetland walk and campfire, and a program on Colonial Delaware crime and punishment
Severe Weather Possible Wednesday into Thursday
Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring the remnant low from Hurricane Ida. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state ....
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “Peninsula” by Jason Jellick
On view from September 3-24, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (August 30, 2021) – The Mezzanine Gallery is pleased to present photographer Jason Jellick’s debut exhibition, Peninsula, from September 3-24, 2021. Jellick was named a 2021 Artist ....
“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Campaign Emphasizes Planning Ahead for a Safer Labor Day
The annual awareness and educational effort offer tips for preparing for a safe holiday weekend, plus a new online tool that demonstrates the various dangers of impaired driving. DOVER, Del. (Aug. 20, 2021) — Labor ....
DNREC to Revise Bundicks Branch Flood Risk Map in Sussex County
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is conducting a floodplain mapping study for Bundicks Branch in Sussex County and encourages the public to learn more about the upcoming mapping changes at https://de.gov/bundicksbranch. ....
Vote Georgetown Lewes Trail and Junction and Breakwater Pathway into 2021 Rail – Trail Hall of Fame
There are only a few more days before voting ends on August 6, 2021! Vote the Georgetown to Lewes Trail (GLT) & Junction and Breakwater Pathway (JBP) into this year’s Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s (RTC) Hall of ....
Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round
Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres of farmland for future generations.
Information Session for White Creek Dredging Project to be Held on July 28
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control will hold a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 28 to discuss the upcoming White Creek maintenance dredging project in Sussex County. The public meeting will ....
Delaware Division of the Arts Announces First Round of Grants in Support of Arts Projects for Fiscal Year 2022
This year the Division will invest nearly $3 million in more than 100 arts and community organizations Wilmington, Del. (July 8, 2021) – The Delaware Division of the Arts is investing nearly $3 million in ....
DEMA Encourages Preparations for Tropical Storm Elsa
Smyrna, DE – The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) along with local, state, and federal partners, are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa. We continue to coordinate with the counties and key state agencies to ensure ....
Independence Day Holiday Weekend DUI Checkpoint Results
The Results are in for the July 2, 2021, Statewide Checkpoint Activation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cynthia Cavett, [email protected] DOVER, Del. (July 6, 2021) — Delaware law enforcement officers statewide arrested six individuals for ....
Deadly poison hemlock and spotted water hemlock found in Delaware
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is warning all residents about two deadly species of hemlock recently found in Sussex County. Environmental scientists have confirmed the presence of poison hemlock (Conicum maculatum) and spotted water hemlock ....
DELAWARE OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY ACTIVATES JULY 4TH STATEWIDE DUI CHECKPOINTS + SOBERLIFT PROGRAM AT THE BEACHES
DOVER, Del. (June 28, 2021) — The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is once again implementing a multi-tiered strategy to encourage responsible driving behaviors and, ultimately, create safer roadways throughout Delaware during the Fourth of ....
Office of Highway Safety Upgrades “Walk Smart, Arrive Alive” Campaign to Increase Safety Over Memorial Day Weekend
Strategic enhancements to the pedestrian safety campaign leverage grassroots influence and broad communications reach throughout Delaware DOVER, DE. (May 27, 2021) — This Memorial Day, The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is bringing back its “Walk ....
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Paintings by Howard J. Eberle
On view through June 4-25, 2021 Wilmington, Del. (May 26, 2021) – The Journey, an exhibition of watercolor paintings by Howard J. Eberle, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from June 4-25, 2021. ....
FEMA Mitigation Grant Application Period Open
Smyrna – The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for DR-4566 Tropical Storm Isaias funding notice has been announced. The application period started in May 2021, with up to $2,000,000 in available funding for mitigation projects. The Hazard ....
Memorial Day DUI Checkpoints Activated Statewide Friday, May 28, 2021
The Delaware Office of Highway Safety, State, County, and local law enforcement agencies are encouraging motorists who plan to drink to ‘have a plan’ and not drive impaired this weekend. [DOVER, DE] May 25, 2021 ....
Grants can help volunteer companies fight wildfires
The Delaware Forest Service's 2021 VFA Grant program is open to all Delaware volunteer fire departments and can provide up to $4,500 in matching grants to acquire pumps, hoses, and equipment to respond to and ....
Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts May 24 With Border To Border Kickoff Event In Delaware
[DOVER, DE] May 19, 2021 — During this year’s national Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 24 through June 6, 2021, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety (DOHS) will ....
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit Sculpture by Jack Knight
On view through May 7-28, 2021 Visit the Gallery in-person or view it online Wilmington, Del. (May 5, 2021) – Combines: The Andromeda Series, an exhibition of wall sculptures by Jack Knight, will be on ....
Gov. Carney celebrates Arbor Day in Rehoboth Beach
Governor John C. Carney, Jr. proclaimed Arbor Day in Delaware at a ceremony at Rehoboth Elementary School attended by 5th-grade students and staff, members of the General Assembly, and city and state officials. The event ....
2021 Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
Grade 5 student Alyssa DeLuca of Brandywine Springs Elementary is the state winner of the Delaware Forest Service's annual Arbor Day School Poster Contest. This year's contest attracted entries from 44 schools and 73 classrooms, ....
Delaware Forest Service leads tree planting in Milton
The Delaware Forest Service and its new "Tree Stewards" program led more than 50 volunteers and town officials to plant 160 trees in Milton, Sussex County on Saturday, April 24. The trees will enhance the ....
DelDOT Highlights Ongoing Litter Cleanup Efforts
In the ongoing effort to “Keep DE Litter Free” the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) continues to dedicate resources to cleaning up our roads. To date in 2021, nearly 16,000 bags of trash have been ....
The Delaware Bayshore Byway National Scenic Byway Designation Sign Unveiling
As part of this week’s Earth Day celebration, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), the Delaware Tourism Office, Delaware Greenways, and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are excited to announce ....
Controlled burn in Lewes on April 23
The Delaware Forest Service plans to conduct a 48-acre controlled burn in the City of Lewes on Friday, April 23, beginning around mid-morning. Residents and visitors in the area might see smoke and should not ....
Historical Affairs sponsors 6 programs in May
The archaeology series “History Unearthed,” “Trivia Night” and “The Wreck of the DeBraak” will be explored.
Zwaanendael Museum to hold photo contest in April 2021
Contest open between April 19 and 24, 2021.