News across Greater Seaford
Delaware human trafficking summit seeks to turn awareness into coordinated action
Two-day Dewey Beach gathering brought community leaders together Thursday before more than six hours of training Friday focused on recognizing victims and improving Delaware’s response. By George Rotsch, Delaware LIVE News. DEWEY BEACH, Del. — Delaware leaders spent two days this…
Human trafficking is not what many Delawareans think it is
Two-day Dewey Beach summit brought together government leaders, law enforcement, health professionals, survivors and advocates while challenging common assumptions about how trafficking begins and who can become a victim. By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE news. DEWEY BEACH, Del.…
Delaware SBI moving to SMART-E fingerprint kiosks Oct. 5
New system captures fingerprints, facial images and ID information while connecting customers with remote agents for assistance DOVER, Del. — Delawareans who need fingerprints for employment, licensing, background checks and other purposes will see a different process beginning…
Land Use Application Docket system maintenance
The Sussex County Planning and Zoning Department will be upgrading the Land Use Application Docket. The upgrade will begin Thursday, October 1 at 8:30am and continue through the day. The docket will be available for use on Friday, October 2.
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Published September 29Save Our Sussex PAC aims to elect county leaders managing growth
A Delaware citizen's political action committee based in Sussex County hopes to get local candidates who can manage rapid growth. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.
Storm postpones Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s to Nov. 14
Southern Delaware event moves because of incoming storm; Wilmington’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s remains scheduled for Oct. 31 REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. — The Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s has been postponed to Saturday, Nov. 14, because of the incoming storm, organizers…
Sussex County Public Safety Complex to host 25th annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day
Georgetown, Del. (12 p.m. Thu., Sept. 24, 2026): Sussex County’s 911 center is set to dazzle school children and adults alike during its silver anniversary open house next month. The Sussex County Department of Public Safety will host the County’s annual 9-1-1 Awareness Day, from…
Campaign to Stop Human Trafficking in Delaware starts with helping the people who may never ask for help
An inaugural Oct. 2 Summit in Dewey Beach will bring caregivers, clinicians, advocates and other professionals together to recognize exploitation and improve support for survivors. DEWEY BEACH, Del. — A person being trafficked may still go to work, attend school or see a doctor.…
What Delaware Republicans say they’d do if voters give them the chance
This week, Republicans unveiled their ‘2026 Contract with Delaware Voters’ DOVER, Del. — State Sen. Bryant Richardson, R-Seaford, and Delaware Republicans are pitching voters on a 10-bill platform ahead of November’s general election. It promises no state tax on overtime or tips,…
Hallmark Actor Comes to Delaware for Special Film Celebration
Kristoffer Polaha, actor in 21 Hallmark movies, will be at UNITED Church’s Milford Campus on Friday, Oct. 23 By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE Hallmark fans will have a chance to see one of the network’s familiar leading men in Delaware this fall when actor…
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Published September 23A Sussex County ice cream company keeps fruit from going to waste
A Sussex County-based ice cream maker that uses imperfect fruit has a new, beachside location. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has details.
