Joe Ciccanti
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” holiday gift drive at several locations across the state in advance of the 2024 holiday season. NRP officers are collecting donations of new, unopened toys for local children in need. The program is part of the national United States Marine Toys for…
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Delaware State Police have arrested 42-year-old Wendell Bowser of Wilmington, Delaware, for multiple felony fraud-related offenses that occurred in Townsend earlier this month. He has also been linked to similar incidents in the region including in Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina. During the police investigation, troopers learned that Bowser tried to purchase a residence in…
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DNREC announced today that 2025 Delaware State Parks annual passes and surf fishing permits will go on sale starting at 8 a.m., Tuesday, December 3rd. Annual passes and surf fishing permits may be purchased at any state park office and at DNREC’s Dover campus Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Passes and…
Read MoreUPDATED – Long was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest  A 60-year-old Seaford woman has been arrested following a situation last night involving disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. The incident happened at 1400 Coastal Highway. As Police approached a vehicle operated by 60-year-old Crystal Long, she displayed aggressive and irate behavior, yelling at…
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UPDATED – 11/26/24 – Milford Police report that 37 year old Derrick Legree, who is wanted for attempted murder and other offenses was taken into custody on Monday in Philadelphia by the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force. Legree will be extradited back to Delaware where he will be formally charged in connection with a domestic-related stabbing…
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Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state. Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the…
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Upon the advisement of the fire chiefs, The Board of Commissioners in Somerset County will continue the imposed moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration. Cooking with contained barbecue…
Read MoreGovernor Wes Moore today announced a $1.8 million award to BCR Cyber and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges to bolster Maryland’s cybersecurity talent pipeline. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting at Howard Community College. The funding, secured in partnership with U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, will help make Maryland more…
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Maryland State Police at Salisbury Barrack have recently received reports for fraudulent activities requesting individuals to buy gift cards and disclose the card numbers. Maryland State Police remind you to exercise extreme caution when receiving phone calls or electronic notifications from sources about purchasing or using gift cards or depositing money into a Bitcoin ATM to…
Read MoreA fire at an approximately 60-foot, metal framed grain silo yesterday was accidental according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The silo is located on Athol Road in Mardela Springs. Fire officials say the blaze was caused specifically by an accidental, spontaneous combustion of Milo grain during the drying…
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First State Military Academy today held its annual quarterly awards ceremony. The purpose of the awards ceremony is to recognize those cadets who have excelled in our culture of academic rigor, military discipline, citizenship, leadership, and the demonstration of strong moral values. Included are 5 symbolic awards, 4 academic excellence awards, and 1 award for…
Read MoreAAA is projecting that nearly 217,000 Delawareans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, an increase of nearly 2% over last year – exceeding pre-pandemic numbers and setting a new record. As usual, the great majority of those travelers will be driving to their holiday destinations. AAA is projecting that more than 198,000 Delawareans (more…
Read MoreSpeaker-elect Melissa Minor-Brown has announced the appointment of Nicholas Brock as Chief of Staff for the Delaware House Majority Caucus. Brock currently serves as a magistrate with Delaware’s Justice of the Peace Court. He previously served as the Chief Legislative Policy Advisor with Wilmington City Council and legislative aide to former Delaware State Senate Majority…
Read MoreThe Maryland Board of Public Works voted to approve Wetlands License No. 23-0813 to construct a 353 foot long by 30 foot wide concrete pier with associated timber fenders and to construct 383 linear feet of replacement steel bulkhead as part of US Wind’s Operation and Maintenance Facility (O&M) in the West Ocean City Harbor.…
Read MoreThe 2024-2025 school boundary study process for Wicomico County Public Schools is now at the halfway point, and the next opportunity to attend a public meeting and review two draft options for boundary changes is this Thursday, Nov. 21st. Two public information meetings will be held. At those meetings, the draft boundary changes will be…
Read MoreDelaware State Police have arrested two individuals–30-year-old Shakiel Carter of Dover and 24-year-old Tramel Wright of Hartly– for organized retail crime and related charges following shoplifting incidents at Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach on November 16th. Police were called to The North Face after reports of shoplifting involving Carter and Wright. Carter, who provided false…
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The Ellendale Police Department is investigating a Burglary and Theft of $30,221.99 of Makita power tools, house appliances and construction items from a garage and construction trailer in the town limits of Ellendale. The theft occurred in the early hours of November 18th between the hours of 1:00. and 6:00 in the morning. Anyone with…
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Marylanders are expected to take to the roads, rails, and skies in large numbers this Thanksgiving week and the Maryland Department of Transportation is urging everyone to practice safety as they kick off the busy holiday travel season. The Department encourages residents and visitors to be aware of increased traffic and plan accordingly to ensure…
Read MoreU.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Thom Tillis of North Carolina this week introduced the Advancing Digital Freedom Act of 2024, which would equip the U.S. Department of State with the authorities to elevate digital freedom as a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy and support its critical role in advancing democratic governance around the…
Read MoreWicomico County has announced extended hours for Household Permit Renewal at the Newland Park Landfill Office to better accommodate residents. The Newland Park Landfill Office will be open for permit renewal on: Saturday, December 7th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 11th during regular business hours. To further enhance convenience for residents,…
Read MoreA house fire on Quantico Road in Quantico–Wicomico County yesterday afternoon was caused by an electrical device failure, according to the investigation by the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The blaze started in a bedroom. The fire damage to the single-family home was minimized due to the efforts of Maryland Forestry, who took early…
Read MoreGovernor-elect Matt Meyer this week unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his administration’s key priorities for the transition period. Governor-elect Meyer emphasized the values of openness, collaboration, and a commitment to solutions-driven governance. Additional Details from the Virtual Press Conference: Today, Governor-elect Matt Meyer unveiled his Transition Committee leadership team and outlined his…
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