Sussex County introduces new bookmobile to serve communities Sussex County officials unveiled a new bookmobile Tuesday, April 21, marking the latest update to a long-running program aimed at bringing library services directly to communities across the county. The new vehicle replaces a 33-foot, 1988 Thompson-built bus that had been in service for decades and was recognized nationally as one of …
KSI names Will Ishmael Staff of the Third Quarter 2026 Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) has recognized driver Will Ishmael as its Staff of the Third Quarter for 2026, citing his commitment to supporting program participants beyond his primary responsibilities. Ishmael, who transports individuals to and from KSI programs, was selected for the recognition based on his consistent efforts to assist participants …
KSI Honors Chris Smith as Third Quarter 2026 Participant Kent-Sussex Industries (KSI) has named Chris Smith as its Participant of the Third Quarter for 2026, recognizing his growth, consistency and contributions in the workplace. Smith has been a member of the Procter & Gamble team for more than a decade, where he has steadily expanded his skills and responsibilities. During …
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Announces Retirement of Superintendent Dr. Kevin E. Carson Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Kevin E. Carson has announced he will retire effective Aug. 31, 2026, concluding seven years of leadership in the district. Carson rejoined the district in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He previously served as assistant superintendent from 1988 to …
Sussex County Land Trust invites families to inaugural Easter event Families across Sussex County are invited to attend a free Easter egg hunt this weekend at the Sussex County Land Trust’s historic Wolfe House property in Rehoboth Beach. The inaugural event is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, beginning at 2 p.m. at 36070 Wolfe Neck Road. Organizers say the family-friendly …
Delaware Office of Highway Safety announces St. Patrick’s Day enforcement efforts The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), in partnership with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement agencies, is increasing impaired driving enforcement ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, including a DUI checkpoint planned in Sussex County. Officials said the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) checkpoint will take place …
Sussex Academy Student Wins 2026 Delaware Poetry Out Loud State Title A Sussex County student has been named Delaware’s top high school poetry reciter for 2026. Natalia Gatti, a sophomore at Sussex Academy of Arts and Sciences, was crowned state champion during the 21st annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals held Feb. 19 at the Smyrna Opera House. “I believe …
Sussex County Land Trust Marks 25th Anniversary with Focus on Community Engagement As Sussex County continues to experience rapid growth, the Sussex County Land Trust is marking a milestone year by asking residents to help shape the future of open space preservation across the county. The nonprofit land conservation organization will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026, using the milestone …
Sussex County Land Trust Celebrates 25 Years, Raises Nearly $20K More than 80 residents, partners, and supporters gathered Nov. 13 at the Delaware Botanic Gardens to kick off the Sussex County Land Trust’s 25th anniversary celebration. The event, 25 Years of Preserving Sussex: Celebrating Our Roots, Growing Our Future, raised more than $19,500 to support future conservation projects and expand …
GEORGETOWN – The Sussex County Council has unanimously approved a $285.1 million operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year, marking a significant financial shift as the county adopts its first new property tax rate in decades following a court-mandated reassessment. The budget, passed after a public hearing on Tuesday night, reflects a 7.3% increase over the current year’s spending plan. …
