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Former state police Superintendent Col. L. Aaron Chaffinch, who resigned three years ago amid a flurry of lawsuits against the agency, is looking to return to Dover -- this time as a lawmaker.

Sussex County's Comprehensive Land Use Plan, in the works for more than a year, was adopted Tuesday despite strong opposition from Republican County Council members.

SUSSEX COUNTY -- State Rep. Ben Ewing, R-Bridgeville, announced Tuesday he will not seek re-election. Ewing, a retired state trooper who grew up in Rehoboth Beach, said he has been diagnosed with cancer of the ...

For more than three decades, Tommy Jones has helped this western Sussex County community, fighting fires and saving lives.

Temperatures may climb to 100 degrees Monday and the upper 90s on Tuesday as the heat wave continues.

Three libraries and a government office building are available as "cooling stations" for anyone seeking to escape the heat, Sussex County officials announced this morning.

Several rural Sussex County landowners have asked to be included in the county's "emerging growth" zones as its land-use maps are revised.

A fire caused about $85,000 damage to a home east of Bridgeville, officials reported today.

Sussex County presented its annual awards during the Emergency Medical Services banquet Friday, May 9, at the Seaford Fire Hall. via Cape Gazette

“We don't know how much longer the state and federal money will come.”

Sussex County officials agreed Tuesday to spend $900,000 to preserve nearly 500 acres of farmland, but in doing so sent a message to state lawmakers: Don't touch our transfer tax. via News Journal

“I should have caught it and didn't. I apologize.”

In the prolonged debate to crack down on junk in Sussex County and pass an updated lot-maintenance ordinance, one key element was overlooked - county council failed to vote on the ordinance. via Cape Gazette

“The base density must be preserved to protect property rights”

County officials have run out of time to approve the more than 200 pages of the updated comprehensive land-use plan. via Cape Gazette

GREENWOOD - Delaware State police today released a surveillance photo of a suspect in the April 3 robbery of a Greenwood restaurant. via The Daily Times

“A no-kill Delaware is within your reach. ... The power to make that happen is in your hands”

National animal advocate Nathan J. Winograd told Delaware pet rescuers on Sunday not to give up hope. via News Journal

Milford artist Richard Clifton's painting featuring a black duck will become the 2009 Delaware Duck Stamp, marking Clifton's fifth win in the annual competition since 1992. via Cape Gazette

HARRINGTON, Del. -- For the first time in its nearly 90 year history, the Delaware State Fair is publishing the rules for its livestock exhibition. via The Daily Times

“I can't believe the guy is dead”

A 49-year-old man who drove a backhoe to a Bridgeville-area home in search of his girlfriend ended up shooting one of the West Newton Road residents early Wednesday morning when he couldn't find her, police and ... via News Journal

Delaware duck, trout stamps to be judged April 12 Wildlife art enthusiasts, stamp and print collectors, waterfowl hunters, birdwatchers and wetland conservationists will gather beginning at 9 a.m., Saturday, ... via Cape Gazette

BRIDGEVILLE - A man wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a Bridgeville man early this morning was found hiding in a closet of his home in Greenwood, Delaware State Police said. via The Daily Times

Contributions sought to help longtime Greenwood fire chief Greenwood firefighters have set up an account to help pay for medical expenses for longtime Fire Chief Tommy Jones, who recently suffered a ... via News Journal