Joe Ciccanti
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset County Emergency Medical Services have partnered to equip every sheriff’s patrol vehicle with an automated external defibrillator (AED) through a grant from the Somerset County Health Department. Deputies will receive AED training, allowing them to begin lifesaving care during cardiac emergencies before EMS personnel arrive. Additional Information:
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Delaware has joined a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind Cash App, over allegations it misled consumers about the app’s safety and failed to protect users from fraud. Delaware will receive more than $314,000 for its Consumer Protection Fund. The settlement requires Block to improve fraud…
Chesapeake Utilities is currently working to repair gas lines exposed to water infiltration on the Western Side of Snow Hill. Town Officials say temporary lane closures are expected, with an emphasis on Church Street, in the affected areas. The company will perform vapor mitigation, including burning off excess gas from the lines to complete repairs.…
Delaware state employees will soon be automatically enrolled in the Delaware DEFER retirement savings program under legislation recently passed by the General Assembly. The new law creates automatic enrollment in the state’s 457(b) deferred compensation plan for new hires, while still allowing employees to change their contribution rate or opt out. State Treasurer Colleen Davis…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially recognized Cooper Clark of Ocean City as the new state record holder for false albacore (Euthynnus alletteratus) in the Atlantic Division. Clark’s 28.2-pound catch surpasses the previous record of 26.0 pounds that was set in July 2025, just eight days after the record fell for the first…
The Talk of Delmarva has learned that at about 1:40 p.m. yesterday, July 7th, Delaware State Police say troopers and DNREC Police responded to Holland Glade Road near Sandalwood Drive in Rehoboth Beach after a body was found in a wooded area. The investigation remains ongoing and currently does not appear to be suspicious. The…
A straw bale fire that occurred yesterday evening, July 7th, on George Riggins Road in Westover, Somerset County, is under investigation. The pile of 700 straw bales was found ablaze at around 8:25 PM. The estimated monetary loss is $50,000. No injuries were reported.
Delaware Natural Resources Police say a 13-year-old boy has been arrested for stealing a vehicle from Delaware Seashore State Park and leading officers on a pursuit shortly before 2:00 Monday morning. Police say the chase traveled north on Coastal Highway through several jurisdictions before ending when officers deployed stop sticks. The juvenile fled on foot,…
Two people were killed in two separate vehicle crashes on Maryland’s Eastern Shore over the Fourth of July weekend. The first crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on July 3rd on eastbound U.S. Route 50 at Mt. Holly Road near Easton. Police say 43-year-old James Demby of Cambridge was killed in a three-vehicle crash. Four others,…
Governor Wes Moore announced the Maryland Energy Administration—joined by the Public Service Commission and Office of People’s Counsel— has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission seeking to end a utility surcharge that state officials say costs Maryland ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. The complaint challenges fees paid to utilities for participating in…
As millions of drivers fill up and hit the road for the long Independence Day weekend, they’re getting a break at the pump. AAA reports that the national average is down nearly 50 cents from a month ago at $3.83 for a gallon of regular gasoline. While that number is higher than last year, it’s…
With temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees this afternoon, Delaware Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak alert from 4-7 PM. Choptank Electric Cooperative’s Beat the Peak period of from 3 -6 PM. You are asked to do your part to conserve energy during those hours.
Minos Conaway Road between SR 1 and SR 9/Lewes Georgetown Highway will be closed starting Monday, July 13th through Monday, September 14th(weather permitting) for the construction of a roundabout on Minos Conaway Road as part of the Minos Conaway Road Grade Separated Intersection Project. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov or SR 1, Minos Conaway Road…
In Worcester County, the George Island Landing Road boat ramp, on Rt. 366 in the Stockton area, will be closed until further notice beginning Monday, July 6th, while crews replace the ramp, bulkhead, and stone revetment, and overlay the parking lot. County officials say the facility will be unavailable to the public through the duration…
The Maryland State Police, in conjunction with the Pocomoke City Police Department, are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon (June 30th) in Worcester County. The one killed in the crash was identified as 53-year-old David Loveland Jr., of Marion Station, Maryland. He was the driver and sole occupant of a Jeep Grand…
A Harrington man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material and hands-on abuse of a minor. According to court documents, 33-year-old Todd Fisher solicited, received, and exchanged child sexual abuse material involving prepubescent children, including children as young as seven years old. Fisher…
As temperatures climb across the region, AAA is reminding drivers that extreme heat can be just as dangerous for vehicles as winter weather. Heat is a leading cause of summer breakdowns, with roadside crews responding to more calls for dead batteries, engine trouble and overheating vehicles. Last summer, AAA Club Alliance assisted more than 27,500…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has approved new regulations to allow some pedal-assist e-bikes on multi-use trails on public lands across the state. Under the new regulations, Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes — those that provide motorized assistance up to 20 miles per hour — are cleared for use on public lands. The approved regulation was published in the…
A 27-year-old Salisbury, Maryland woman has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred on June 13th in Felton. The woman is accused of striking a 36-year-old man inside a home on Honeybrook Lane, taking his cellphone, and then fleeing–also causing property damage while leaving the scene, according to Felton Police. Lymyia Tratayshia Williams…
The Delaware Department of Education announces the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy for free and reduced-price meals for children unable to pay the full price for meals served under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and After School Snack Program (ASSP). Each participating school and its administrative office has a copy…
Three occupants and their eight pet dogs have been displaced after a house fire occurred on Central Avenue in Cambridge in Dorchester County. One of the occupants suffered a minor burn injury and was treated by EMS on the scene. They refused transport to a local hospital for further treatment. Damage to the two story,…