Joe Ciccanti
DelDOT is observing National Crash Responder Safety Week, with Governor Matt Meyer issuing a proclamation urging motorists to protect emergency and transportation workers. This year’s theme is “Slow Down, Move Over. Lives are on the Line!” Drivers are reminded to slow down, move over when approaching emergency vehicles, and remain alert around crash scenes. DelDOT…
Delaware E-ZPass is currently experiencing a system interruption affecting their website, ezpassde.com. TransCore, DelDOT’s third-party vendor responsible for operating the system and providing security services, alerted DelDOT that its security systems detected activity that indicated a potential threat. Out of an abundance of caution, they took the site offline. The security of the system is…
In Easton Airport’s latest update regarding two upcoming runway closures, Runway 4/22 will be closed beginning Monday, November 16th at 8 AM and continuing until Tuesday, November 4th at 6 PM. Runway 4/22 will be closed again from Monday, November 30th at 8 AM and continuing until Friday, December 18th at 8 AM. After opening on December…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has released the 2026 Government Efficiency and Accountability Review annual report, highlighting 164 state agency projects and approximately $117 million in estimated lifetime savings as of July. Major initiatives include reducing state real estate costs, cutting underused fleet vehicles, streamlining business permits, and eliminating fees for DUI screening and referral services.…
Cambridge Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside Mercado Latino on Cedar Street on November 3rd. Police say around 6:42 p.m., two individuals approached a vehicle parked along Perimore Street, pointed a handgun at a woman inside, and stole her purse and belongings. They fled on foot. Investigators are also looking into a…
Following the November 3rd General Election, which delivered a supermajority of Democrats to the Delaware House of Representatives, the House Democratic Caucus met Wednesday to elect its leadership for the 154th General Assembly. During the caucus reorganizational meeting, members selected Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown as speaker-elect, Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris as House Majority Leader, and Rep.…
Salisbury Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car on October 30th. Police responded to the scene around 6:54 a.m. near the intersection of East Salisbury Parkway and Route 13. A 2011 Honda Odyssey was traveling southbound on Route 13 when it collided with a northbound 2004 Suzuki motorcycle attempting to…
The Food Bank of Delaware will hold mass drive-thru distributions for Delaware residents in November. In Sussex County, the event will be held Friday, November 20th starting at 9:00 a.m. at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown. In Kent County, the mass drive thru distribution will be held Wednesday, November 18th starting…
Worcester County is warning residents and business owners about an email scam involving fake development and permitting fees. Scammers are impersonating county permitting and environmental staff, demanding urgent payments by wire transfer or through suspicious links. Officials say the emails may reference actual projects and county documents to appear legitimate. The county does not accept…
A fire at a vacant warehouse in Salisbury is under investigation. The blaze broke out at the site on Farmers Market Lane shortly before 5 PM on Monday, November 2nd. The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal determined that the fire started inside the warehouse, but the cause remains unknown at this time. Anyone with…
UPDATED – 11/03/26 – The suspect who sent hundreds of letters containing suspicious white powder to public officials and election offices around the country has been arrested. The FBI arrested Robin Patrick Martin of Oklahoma City, Monday after over 700 suspicious mailings sent in 2026 to the same sender – there were also letters sent…
DJ’s Alliance has launched a statewide campaign called Delaware Goes Teal and Purple to support suicide loss survivors and raise awareness about mental health. The November initiative includes community activities, remembrance events and resources for families, schools and businesses. Events include International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 21st and the organization’s Survivor Day…
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold customers’ driving and location data to data brokers, which then provided the information to insurance companies. Delaware will receive about $4.7 million as part of the settlement involving 36 states. Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says the agreement requires GM to obtain…
The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ (DHSS) Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging Delawareans to protect themselves and their families by staying up to date on recommended vaccinations, including those for flu, COVID-19, and RSV, as respiratory illness season begins. Recommended vaccines for respiratory illnesses, including influenza, are available through health care…
The Maryland State Department of Education released its annual update to the Maryland Report Card website today, which includes school performance data for Maryland public schools, including eleven schools in Worcester County. The Maryland Report Card shows that 10 of Worcester County’s 11 rated public schools earned four- or five-star ratings for the 2025–2026 school…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Tuesday night in Bridgeville. On October 27th at approximately 9:00 p.m., troopers responded to the residence on Mill Park Drive. As the investigation began, police learned that the resident answered a knock at the door and then two black male individuals wearing masks,…
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes at several crossovers along SR 1 in the Milford area. The changes will restrict certain turning movements, remove turn lanes and close select crossovers. Work is scheduled to take place overnight on November 8th, 9th, and 10th (weather permitting). Motorists are reminded to…
Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Friday night on Long Neck Road. On October 23rd, at approximately 7:00 p.m., a Jeep Compass was traveling northbound on Long Neck Road south of Pot Nets Road. At the same time a Hyundai Tucson was traveling southbound, in the northbound lane with no…
Easton Police say nine middle school students were taken to the hospital after being exposed to pepper spray on a school bus. Police say a 12-year-old girl accidentally discharged a small, keychain-style pepper spray canister while reaching into her purse. About 20 students were on the bus at the time. No elementary school students were…
A 44-year-old Salisbury man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the stabbing of a woman that occurred in 2006. Tyrone Hughey entered the plea October 20th in Wicomico County Circuit Court. Sentencing was postponed until January, 2027. The case went cold after the initial investigation, but Salisbury police reopened it in 2025, locating witnesses…
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which gunfire damaged an occupied residence and an unoccupied vehicle Tuesday afternoon. According to police, at approximately 4:22 p.m., officers responded to River Road for a report of shots fired. The investigation determined that shots were fired from the area of River Road and Sussex Avenue,…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has joined governors from eight other states in filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to uphold state and local laws restricting assault weapons. The brief argues states should retain the authority to enact gun safety measures to address public safety concerns. The court is considering challenges to…
The Ocean City Police Department has announced the retirement of Sgt. James Rodriguez, effective Nov. 1st, following 25 years of service. Rodriguez began his career with the department as a seasonal police officer in 2000, then joined the department full-time in the fall of 2002. He graduated at the top of his class from the…