Down to Box program returns to Sussex County with new location, coaches A boxing-based fitness program for individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities is returning to Sussex County through a partnership between the Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) and Five Points Boxing Club. The organizations are relaunching Down to Box, a program for individuals ages …
Sussex County Land Trust to mark conservation of Ard Na Gréine in Lewes The Sussex County Land Trust will celebrate the permanent preservation of an 88-acre Lewes family farm next month and begin the next phase of planning for the property’s future use. The organization will host a public event on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at …
Sussex County Land Trust celebrates 25th anniversary milestone The Sussex County Land Trust will celebrate its 25th anniversary during its annual meeting on June 26, highlighting recent conservation projects and outlining future priorities for land preservation, recreation, and stewardship across Sussex County. The meeting will be held at the Delaware Botanic Gardens in Dagsboro and is open to the public. …
Carl M. Freeman Foundation Announces $142,500 in Grants for Sussex County Nonprofits The Carl M. Freeman Foundation has awarded $142,500 in grants to 17 nonprofit organizations and schools across Sussex County through its 2026 FACES Sussex grant program. The grants support community-based organizations focused on areas including education, food access, health and wellness, youth development, housing stability, literacy, and family …
Lewes Waterfront to Host Delaware 250 Celebration Featuring Fireworks, Drone Show and Concert The Sussex County Land Trust announced plans for “Stars Over Sussex,” a Delaware 250 celebration scheduled for July 2, 2026, at the Cape May–Lewes Ferry Terminal in Lewes. The waterfront event, organized in partnership with Rocking the Docks and Delaware 250, will feature live music, fireworks, food …
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Appoints Dr. Kate Marvel as Supervisor of Human Resources and Support Services The Sussex County Vocational Technical School District has announced the appointment of Dr. Kate Marvel as its new Supervisor of Human Resources and Support Services, with an official start date of June 22, 2026. Marvel brings experience at both the building and …
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity golf event raises funds for local homeownership programs Sussex County Habitat for Humanity raised more than $30,000 for affordable housing initiatives during the 2026 Walt Jones Memorial Golf Outing held May 15 at Midway Par 3 in Lewes. Sponsored by Poore’s Propane, the event brought together more than 100 golfers for morning and afternoon sessions …
Jeff Hilovsky to step down from Delaware House after current term Jeff Hilovsky announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection to the Delaware House of Representatives this fall, ending his time in office after two terms representing the state’s 4th District. Hilovsky, a Republican representing the Long Neck and Oak Orchard areas, said his decision was primarily driven by …
Sussex Conservation District names Tyler Brown as district coordinator The Sussex Conservation District has announced the appointment of Tyler L. Brown as its new district coordinator. Brown brings more than 13 years of experience in conservation program leadership, natural resource management and interagency coordination throughout Delaware. “Tyler’s deep roots in Sussex County agriculture, combined with his extensive experience directing statewide …
88-acre Lewes farm preserved through Sussex County Land Trust partnership Sussex County Land Trust has completed the preservation of Ard Na Gréine, an 88-acre family farm in Lewes, securing one of the last large tracts of open space east of Route 1. The effort to protect the property began in 2019 and moved forward after the land went under contract …
