from Daniel Willis Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Friends, This Thanksgiving offers a welcome moment for reflection and gratitude. Across Sussex County, families and neighbors will gather to share a meal, reconnect, and give thanks for the blessings that endure even in challenging times.  Our county’s strength has always come from the character of its people. Sussex County is a community defined by hard work, faith, and service. It is a place where neighbors look af

From Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, As the holiday season draws near, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This time of year is a profound reminder of the values we hold dear—family, community, and the unbreakable spirit of unity. It is in this very spirit that I reach out today, inspired by the opportunity to build a stronger, more vibrant Republican coalition across Delaware. Together, we can ignit

National Federation of Republican Women   American Patriot Award   presented to   Barbara Kilby   Western Sussex Republican Women's Club Delaware Federation of Republican Women (See the excerpt from the event program following the message from our Chair, Daniel Willis) I hope this message finds you well.   It is my privilege to share that at the DFRW Convention in Dover this past Saturday, Barbara Kilby was awarded the American Patriot Award by the National Federation of Repu

38th District Republican Club November 16, 2025 You are strongly urged to email EVERY ONE of our state senators and tell them to vote NO on HB 255 . Email links for ALL Delaware State Senators are provided below. Click on a link to initiate your email. Copy the sample letter text below - modify the message - or write your own message. House Republicans — joined by nearly all major business groups in Delaware, argue that the projected “shortfall” is exaggerated, the process r

The following is from the Delaware State Police Website :   The Delaware State Police Permit to Purchase Section is responsible for the investigation of applications for, and the issuance of, handgun qualified purchaser permits.  To purchase a handgun in Delaware, the purchaser must be a Delaware resident and have a valid handgun qualified purchaser permit.  To obtain a handgun qualified purchaser permit, applicants must: (1) complete a firearms safety course by an approved i

NOTE:  The following is a reaction to today's House passage of House Bill 255. Needing a minimum of 25 votes to pass, the measure garnered 26 "yes" votes, all of which were from members of the House Democratic Caucus.  The final tally was 26 “yes,” 13 “no,” and two absent. The leadership of the Senate chose not to bring their members to Legislative Hall today, despite being called back into extraordinary session by the governor. Although unconfirmed, it is believed the upper

A message from Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party November 11, 2025 Fellow Republicans,  As we gather in reflection this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women whose courage, discipline, and devotion have safeguarded our nation throughout its history. Their service, whether on land, at sea, in the air, or in any other domain, has preserved the freedoms we rely upon every day. Here in Sussex County, we are privileged to live among veterans and military f

From Spotlight Delmarva by Olivia Marble November 5, 2025 An open field along Route 9 near Milton is the proposed site for the Cool Springs Crossing development. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE. The chambers of the Sussex County Council was a sea of green and white stickers on Tuesday as area residents flooded into a hearing for a controversial plan to build what effectively would be a new town in southern Delaware – complete with 1,900 homes and retail shops.   

The Measures will be the Subject of Next Thursday's Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly Two measures under consideration in House committee hearings tomorrow could have a significant impact on future state spending and how lawmakers vote on bills. The House Rules and House Administration committees, both of which are comprised entirely of the five members of the House leadership, will take up House Bill 255 and House Resolution 19 . House Bill 255 deals with the im

From the DSSA - Delaware Sportsmen's Association - Facebook Post on November 4, 2025 BREAKING NEWS: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on the plaintiffs' motion is set for 11/13/2025 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 4A before Judge Maryellen Noreika. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs shall serve a copy of this Oral Order on the defendants promptly. ORDERED by Judge Maryellen Noreika on 11/4/2025. (mdb). This is why we're here: to defend our right to bear arms and sometimes w

In a true display of neighborly spirit and community service, members of the 38th District and Southern Delaware Republican Club came together this November to collect and donate over 250 pounds of nonperishable food items  to local pantries serving families in need across our district. With the cost of groceries and household essentials continuing to rise, many Delaware families are feeling the pinch. Our members stepped up in a big way—filling donation boxes with canned go

OCTOBER 31, 2025 -- Governor Matt Meyer today called the General Assembly to an extraordinary session to address a projected $400 million revenue shortfall over the next three years. In a prepared release, the governor was quick to lay partisan blame for the problem. “We’re staring down a $400 million shortfall because Washington keeps handing out tax breaks to the wealthy while working people get left behind," he said. The governor's comments reference the federal One Big Be

Kicking Off with a Countywide Food Drive and Children’s Clothing Drive WHY WE ARE TAKING ACTION   While Chris Coons admits that Democrats are using the government shutdown as “a moment of leverage,” the Sussex County Republican Party is stepping in to serve. Even Delaware’s Democratic governor, Matt Meyer, was forced to use state resources to extend SNAP benefits through November — a sign of how badly Washington is failing our families.   While Democrats in Washington refuse

State Reps. Tim Dukes (R-Laurel) and Danny Short (R-Seaford )  joined officials with the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Control last week to break ground for a new feature at Trap Pond State Park.   The new Cypress Splash Zone  is expected to debut by the middle of next summer. Located near the Bald Cypress Nature Center, the 5,000-square-foot water feature will consist of four separate zones, each designed for specific age groups, and one intended for

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 12:30 PM "We The People of Delaware" and the Sussex GOP invite you to join fellow Patriots at the GOP Headquarters in Georgetown this Saturday to wave American flags as a proud reminder to EVERYONE that this is the UNITED STATES of AMERICA! The Soros funded Left-Wing group "Indivisible" has planned a HUGE "NO KINGS" event at the Georgetown Circle this Saturday 10/18/25 from 1:30-3:30pm.  Note, we will not be going to the circle as a group to co-mingle wi

by Daniel Willis Chair, Sussex County Republican Party Fellow Republicans , October 14th we honored the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk on his first heavenly birthday. Charlie was more than a commentator or organizer. He was a voice for conviction, courage, and country. His belief in the promise of America moved millions to stand up, speak out, and lead where others stayed silent.   Charlie understood something timeless: that liberty requires stewardship, not spectators. His

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 The festival overflows  with things to see, things to buy, food to eat, crafts to check out,...

by Michelle Parsons October 24, 2025 Cape Gazette Article “We have way more kids now who are functionally illiterate” – Tim Daly, CEO of EdNavigator. Those 10 words should shake every Delaware parent, teacher and policymaker awake. As Nancy Mercante, founder of Citizens for Delaware Schools and contributor to the Caesar Rodney Institute,  wrote this week, Delaware’s literacy and math crisis  “is both a state and a national tragedy – one that diminishes generations of children

You Definitely Want to Enjoy This Festival!   Wings & Wheels isn’t just a show—it’s a unique celebration  of our region’s rich history,...

Retired Brigadier General Karen A. Berry was unanimously confirmed last week as the first Cabinet Secretary of the newly created Delaware...