Sussex County

The 480-residence mixed-use plan was approved in a 3-2 decision during council’s December 16th meeting.

Sussex County announced earlier this year it will begin work updating its Comprehensive Plan immediately- nearly a full year earlier than County Council originally planned the process to begin.

Sussex County’s initial code was the strictest in the state, and many argued created a de facto ban on marijuana industry in Sussex County.

In the midst of Delaware’s slow rollout of its recreational marijuana market, lawmakers pass a bill to limit the zoning restrictions counties can place on marijuana dispensaries.

Delaware lawmakers introduce a bill that would override a Sussex County Council decision effectively halting an offshore wind project.

A large wildfire in New Jersey is now affecting areas of Sussex County.

State Sen. Trey Paradee looks to soften county-wide zoning restrictions on recreational marijuana dispensaries in the First State while the market continues to face delays.

More snow is coming to the First State.

Councilmember Matt Lloyd started the discussion at a previous council meeting and plans to have legal counsel prepare a draft.

Caroling on The Circle, sponsored by Sussex County government, announces it has collected more than 17,000 canned goods and other non-perishable items for local pantries.