Sussex County News

DELMAR, Del.- This week WBOC has been following the discussion about adding two more casinos in Delaware; one of them being in Sussex County.

A plan for two new casinos - one in Sussex County and one in New Castle County - is still being discussed in Delaware.

"Is it OK to plant daffodils this late?" "Can you recommend the best variety of sweet potato for Delaware?" "Can I prune river birch in spring?" These are just some of the questions that have been posed recently on the Sussex County Garden Helpline.

Warm & Inviting 4 Bedroom Home In Premier Lewes Community Near Downtown Lewes, Lewes Beach, Cape Henlopen Park & Only A Short Drive To Shopping Outlets And Rehoboth Beach.

The Home of the Brave Foundation has decided not to use this house near Milford for a homeless women veterans' facility.

A young woman is suing a veteran Sussex County councilman, claiming he repeatedly sexually assaulted her after encouraging her to become in involved in politics.

Michael Zajic, president of Southern Delaware Botanic Gardens Inc. invites the public to a meeting at the Dagsboro Fire House at 31818 Waples St., Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on a public botanic garden to be built in the Dagsboro area.

The Col. David Hall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a grave marking and wreath laying ceremony for the chapter's patriot, Col.

A 19-year-old Sussex County man is one of four suspects in custody in connection with guns stolen from a Seaford firearms dealer.

As The Lewes Historical Society begins its next 50 years of celebrating the history of Lewes, it is asking for feedback from the public regarding the future of its programs and the usage of its buildings.

Sometimes in Delaware it seems like we go from winter straight into summer. But this year, it hasn't been like that at all.

Delaware Technical Community College held its 2013 Operator of the Year Awards program on May 2. Shown are Water Operator of the Year Robert Windsor, Environmental Training Center Department Chairperson Hilary Valentine and Wastewater Operator of the Year Ann F. Hobbs.

Dewey Beach Infrastructure Committee will meet at 5 p.m., Friday, May 10, at Dewey Beach Life Saving Station on DagsworA thy Avenue.

Medic Unit 104, the Stephanie Callaway Memorial Station located off Route 1 near Rehoboth Beach, is one of eight paramedic units in Sussex County.

Homeowners who tap into an Artesian Wastewater Management Inc. line for sewer service may soon see their bills increase, and they're not happy about it.

Stunning views of Lake Gerar and North Rehoboth from your balcony. Walk out of your home directly onto the boardwalk and enjoy the sand and waves of Rehoboth Beach.

Master Gardener Brent Marsh of Georgetown, a.k.a. Mr. McGregor, talks to a group of children about the importance of eating vegetables.

Two Millsboro candidates are competing for one seat on Indian River School District's Board of Education, in District 3, centered in the Millsboro/Long Neck area.

Col. Samuel B. Davis, head of the regular army of the United States, was placed in command, along with several hundred of the state militia, during the Royal Navy's blockade of Lewes in 1813.

Work to make Sussex County government's interaction with its customers more user-friendly is underway in the administration building on The Circle in Georgetown.