Joe Ciccanti
Wicomico County Government Offices will be closed Friday, April 3rd in observance of Good Friday. On Friday, April 3rd, the Newland Park Landfill, Convenience Center and Brush Pile and the Upper Ferry and Whitehaven Ferry will be open regular hours. All external Convenience Centers will also be open. On Sunday, April 5th, the Newland Park…
The Delaware House has passed a bill that would give judges more flexibility to waive fines and fees for defendants who cannot afford to pay. House Bill 133, Sponsored by State Representative Claire Snyder-Hall and Senator Darius Brown, creates a presumption that such costs won’t be imposed in cases of financial hardship. Judges would retain…
Delaware’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prevent civil arrests—such as those related to immigration enforcement—from taking place in courthouses or certain labor hearing offices unless law enforcement has a judicial warrant or gives proper notice. Supporters say the goal is to ensure people feel safe showing up for court proceedings, whether…
UPDATED – 03/20/26 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for attempted 1st degree murder and a weapons offense. Circuit Court of Wicomico County, Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 33 year old Dequan Bratten to a life term, suspending all but 50 years of active incarceration. Once released, Bratten will be on supervised probation for…
Maryland Senate and House Republicans have announced a continued, coordinated effort to provide immediate relief to drivers by temporarily suspending the State’s gas tax, with House Republicans advancing the proposal through Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) amendments as the primary path forward. Supporters say the move could lower prices by about 46 cents per…
Gas prices continue to rise amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, pushing crude oil prices close to $100 per barrel. Because crude oil makes up about 50 to 60 percent of the cost of a gallon of gas, global tensions—along with disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20 percent…
A Cambridge, Maryland man has been arrested for an arson that happened in 2025. Deputy State Fire Marshals served an arrest warrant on 28-year-old Patrick Ryan Gifford at his home on Academy Street in Cambridge. Gifford is accused of setting a fire to a home on Race Street in Cambridge on August 27th at 10:18 AM…
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application for mosquito larvae located in flooded forested wetland habitats. This application could take place during the daylight hours between Friday, March 20th and Monday, March 23rd (via helicopter (registration numbers N2268W and/or N862W). The application to control mosquito larvae will take place in Georgetown, Harrington and…
Authorities arrested a Georgetown probationer after a brief foot chase in the area of Union Drive on March 17th. Officers say 26-year-old Jayson Willin was found with multiple drugs and paraphernalia, and additional suspected cocaine and related items were recovered during a search of his apartment. He was taken into custody, charged with several felony…
Five people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder as well as assault and other charges after Easton, Maryland police were called to a fight in progress at the American Legion on Glenwood Avenue in Easton on March 1st just before 12:30 AM. Police arrived and encountered a large crowd. At the time, due…
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has announced no charges will be filed in a fatal police-involved shooting in Salisbury last November. Authorities say officers were attempting to locate a homicide suspect when they encountered the individual, who placed a handgun on a vehicle before later picking it up and failing to comply with commands.…
UPDATE –3/18/26: Delaware legislation aimed at improving access to primary care and controlling healthcare costs has advanced out of the Senate Health Committee. Supporters say Senate Bill 1 would expand access, shift toward value-based care, and address high costs, particularly in underserved areas. However, earlier concerns from the Delaware Healthcare Association suggest the proposal could…
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, along with a coalition of attorneys general, is urging Congress to pass legislation requiring refunds for tariffs previously ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. The group says the tariffs led to higher costs for businesses and consumers and is calling for a faster, more uniform process to reimburse importers, with…
A federal grand jury returned an indictment this week–on March 17th–charging a Milton man with unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition. According to the indictment, on December 9th, 2025, 34-year-old Andre Brickhouse was found in possession of a 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number, a large-capacity magazine, and 21 rounds of ammunition. Brickhouse is…
Delaware lawmakers have passed legislation updating warning requirements for fireworks advertising. Ads featuring aerial fireworks must now clearly state that most fireworks are illegal without a permit in Delaware, while other ads must outline when and what types of fireworks are allowed. Billboard ads will also be required to include a large, visible warning reminding…
Selbyville Police are alerting the community about a phone scam involving callers spoofing the numbers of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Selbyville Police Department. These calls are fraudulent and may attempt to pressure you for personal information or money. Similar scams have been reported in nearby areas. The police department reminds you that if…
Helping small businesses turn federally funded research into market-ready products, the reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs aims to boost innovation and economic growth. The House this week passed the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, following Senate passage in early March. The law includes…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced new reforms to strengthen and better protect children in the foster care system, including contracts establishing statewide standards for one-on-one care for youth with complex needs and expanded placement capacity. Governor Moore said the changes are designed to replace a fragmented system with a more consistent, accountable approach—ensuring children…
Health advocates in Delaware are urging lawmakers to prioritize strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce. During an advocacy event in Dover, members of the First State Health Leaders Alliance highlighted ongoing workforce shortages and the need for a more robust healthcare system as the state’s population grows and ages. The coalition, made up of multiple healthcare…
A section of Route 90 between Whaleyville and Ocean City will be closed overnight on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, for tree trimming maintenance. The tree trimming and cleanup, which will take place between Route 50 and MD 528/Coastal Highway in Ocean City, are necessary due to damage caused by last month’s storm. During maintenance operations, traffic will be…
Delaware lawmakers Eric Buckson and Lyndon Yearick have introduced Senate Bill 255 to update Delaware’s vehicle window tint law. The bill would allow darker tint on front side windows, reducing the visible light transmission requirement from 70% to 35%, while keeping existing rules for rear windows, medical exemptions, and law enforcement vehicles. Sponsors say the…
Delaware State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred yesterday, March 11th while troopers served a warrant on Wheatfield Road in Greenwood, Delaware. Authorities say 60-year-old Jeffrey Mitchem barricaded himself inside a camper and made threats before a trooper shot him in the arm. Mitchem, who was forced to surrender, is hospitalized with serious…
Spring Break season is here as the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped nearly 35 cents since last week. according to the latest report from AAA. Current prices are similar to the spring of 2024. Gasoline demand increases this time of year as the weather warms up and more drivers hit the…
Public Hearing Set on Proposed Fish Measurement Regulation
DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold a virtual public hearing on Wednesday, March 25 at 6 p.m. to gather input on a proposed regulation that would standardize how fish length is measured for Delaware fisheries. Officials say the change would ensure consistency across regulations and help the state remain in compliance with Atlantic…
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