Sussex Academy celebrates Class of 2026
GEORGETOWN — Sussex Academy graduated 124 seniors on June 5, marking its 10th Commencement Ceremony. Janet Owens , chief academic officer, opened the proceedings and read the names of …
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Sussex Central High School awards diplomas to 441 seniors
Sussex Central High School in Georgetown awarded diplomas Saturday to 441 members of its Class of 2026. This year
New Sussex Tech High School opening delayed a year
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District says the opening of its new Sussex Technical High School has been pushed back by one year.
From Spotlight Delaware: Sussex farmers oppose plan to discourage housing on ag lands
Sussex County farmers are pushing back against proposed development reforms that they say could endanger the future of their farms.
Delaware Congressmembers Call to Restore Cancelled Flood Mitigation Study in Sussex Co.
SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. – Delaware’s congressional representatives are calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to reinstate the Coastal Storm Risk Management Study of the Delaware Inland Bays an...
New Sussex County budget proposes increase in spending for one-time projects, increase in fees
Sussex County is signaling more spending is on the way with a 5.2% increase in its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
Sussex CountyN.J. crawfish festival will bring together Louisiana cuisine and Cajun musicThe festival will...
Sussex CountyN.J. crawfish festival will bring together Louisiana cuisine and Cajun musicThe festival will showcase music genres including Cajun, Zydeco, Delta Blues, New Orleans R&B, brass, gospel, and jazz...
Sussex abandoned by elected officials
A total of 43,000 acres of forest in Sussex County were destroyed over the last 25 years. That headline seems to have been ignored by Gov. Matt Meyer and state leaders in Dover. The public has been crying ou...
Sussex Academy duo honored before girls' soccer finale
The Sussex Academy girls' soccer team gave its no breaks in its out-of-conference schedule, as evidenced by the Senior Night game against Appoquinimink May 13. The Seahawks honored the impressive careers of...
Sussex Academy boys' lacrosse honors seniors in season finale
In their final home game of the year May 12, six Sussex Acacdemy senior laxers were acknowledged for their contributions to the program. Jackson Hagy, Enrique Carbajal-Cifuentes, Chris Chadwell, Chase Ballin...
Sussex County Council approved The Moorings expansion despite lingering concerns.
The Moors, a retirement community in Lewes, gets approval for its expansion from Sussex County, despite displacing some current residents.
Sussex Consortium holds school-wide Spring Fling event
Spring was in full bloom at the Sussex Consortium as students participated in a joyful, hands-on Spring Fling celebration that highlighted collaboration, creativity and learning. One of the day’s highlight...
Sussex Academy students perform ‘Seussical Jr.’
More than 60 Sussex Academy Elementary students performed in the school musical, “Seussical Jr.,” April 24 and 25. "Seussical Jr." weaves together some of Dr. Seuss’s most famous stories, primarily "Ho...
Sussex Academy boys' tennis crowned Henlopen champions
The lads with rackets at the Sussex Academy tennis courts capped a remarkable turnaround May 9, when they played their way to a Henlopen Conference Championship at Dover High School, going from winless four...
Sussex Academy holds National Honor Society induction
Sussex Academy inducted 36 new members of the National Honor Society April 27. Led by President Carolyn Reese, Vice President Aubrey Stanislav, Treasurer Victoria Evans and Secretary Leni Kuska, the NHS is o...
Sussex House member Hilovsky won't seek reelection
State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard) will not seek reelection this fall.
‘Hadestown: Teen Edition’ to open at Sussex Academy May 15
Sussex Academy’s production of “Hadestown: Teen Edition” will open at 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, at 21150 Airport Road, Georgetown. Performances continue at 1 and 7 p.m., Saturday, May 16. The theatrical...
Sussex draft budget holds rate steady
A $300 million draft budget for Sussex County's Fiscal Year 2027 holds the tax rate steady while initiating fees to help fund public school expansion projects and increasing support for fire departments. Sus...
Sussex Academy celebrates baseball seniors
The Sussex Academy baseball team celebrated its seniors April 30, before the Seahawks' 11-2 loss to Smyrna. Earning recognition in Georgetown were Victor Goodhue, Laine Roberts and Maddox Roberts.
Sussex Academy names Jenni Couch Teacher of the Year
In a surprise announcement in front of her class, Jenni Couch learned she was named the 2027 Sussex Academy Teacher of the Year. Couch, who joined Sussex Academy in 2015, said she was honored by the recognit...
Sussex Academy volleyball celebrates senior class
Great strides have been made by the Sussex Academy volleyball team in 2026, but efforts on Senior Night May 5 weren’t enough to get the win, as the boys fell 25-23, 25-22, 25-21 to Dover. “All of our r...
Sussex Academy boys' tennis wraps up undefeated regular season
The Sussex Academy boys' tennis team's senior class took the program from winless their freshman year to undefeated their final year. The Seahawks wrapped up an 11-0 season with a 5-0 victory over Seaford Ma...
New story walk blends nature and reading at Sussex Academy
Sussex Academy Elementary School in Georgetown unveiled its new Connie Hendricks Story Walk, an outdoor trail walk and educational experience, with an April 30 ribbon-cutting ceremony and inaugural walk. "Th...
An 88-acre family farm in Lewes is preserved
Sussex County Land Trust preserves an 88-acre family farm in Lewes.