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The Sussex County Department of Public Safety is celebrating the 25th anniversary of '911 Awareness Day' on Thursday, Oct. 8 at it's headquarters near Georgetown. The goal of this silver anniversary celebration is to give the public a behind-the-scenes look at how first responders serve the community 375 days a year, without a break. 

Delaware's Governor, Matt Meyer, signed legislation today establishing the Delaware Farm to Community Program in state law, preserving the state-funded effort to connect farmers with local markets and bring fresh food to Delawareans. 

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Sussex County Council voted 5-0 to approve a new forest preservation ordinance requiring developers to retain 30% of existing forest in designated growth areas and 50% in rural areas. The ordinance also sets new forest definitions, replanting requirements and a five-year look-back provision. The rules take effect three months after approval and will not apply to completed applications already on file before the effective date.