Joe Ciccanti
Authorities in Worcester County are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 12th on Ocean Highway in Pocomoke City. Shortly before 2 PM, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the crash. Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Despite continued resuscitation efforts by EMS,…
The Delaware Department of Correction has launched a new Rehabilitative Programs & Activities Directory, a printed resource outlining education, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, and other evidence-based programs available to incarcerated individuals across Delaware’s correctional system. Officials say the guide is designed to help families, community partners, and policymakers better understand rehabilitation efforts…
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Kevin Cramer (N.D.) have introduced the Charity Parity Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow taxpayers to make direct charitable donations from employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Currently, those tax-free qualified charitable distributions are only available through IRAs, requiring additional steps and fees for many donors. Supporters…
Delaware State Police arrested two men following a narcotics investigation Monday night, May 11th in Dover that led to the seizure of suspected heroin and additional drug evidence at a nearby residence. Police say 33-year-old Randall Harris of Dover and 63-year-old Gerald Brown of Harrington were taken into custody after an alleged drug transaction at…
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says criminal charges have now been filed in an ongoing animal neglect investigation, following what officials describe as extensive work conducted behind the scenes in coordination with prosecutors and veterinary experts. Authorities say investigative and legal requirements limited what information could be publicly released earlier, but emphasized that the case…
Maryland health officials held a news conference today to discuss Maryland’s response to Hantavirus. The Maryland Department of Health is monitoring two Maryland residents who were on a flight that briefly included a M/V Hondius cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus. Dr. Meg Sullivan Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services, Maryland Department of Health in her…
Worcester County Government has secured a nearly $613,400 grant from the Maryland Department of the Environment to replace aging and potentially lead-containing water service lines in the Newark Service Area. County officials say the project will improve water quality, pressure, and reliability while upgrading infrastructure and strengthening protections against water contamination, pending final federal approval.…
Delaware State Police Troop 4 in Georgetown is seeking assistance from the public in finding 21-year-old Jordan Morris. He is wanted for burglary, violation of probation, and capias warrants. Attempts to contact or locate Jordan have been unsuccessful. Information on Jordan Morris’s whereabouts can be provided by calling 9-1-1, DSP Troop 4 at 302-856-5850, by…
UPDATED – 05/10/26 – Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger postal food drive was hugely successful, however not all donation bags were picked up by postal workers on Saturday. Food Bank of Delaware officials say that if your bag was missed Saturday – you can put it out on Monday for pickup. Delaware post offices will be collecting…
UPDATE: Victim Indentified in Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Lewes; Crash Remains Under Investigation
UPDATE: The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-oldKenya Hernandez-Gomez,from Millsboro, Delaware, as the woman who died in the single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Lewes. The investigation is still ongoing by the Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit. Troopers ask anyone who witnessed or has information about the crash to contact Corporal Grade…
In recognition of National Small Business Week, Governor Matt Meyer visited two locally owned businesses in Milford today and signed two Executive Orders aimed at expanding opportunity for small and diverse businesses across Delaware. Executive Order 21 creates an Office of Small Business Access to help entrepreneurs navigate state services, reduce regulatory barriers, streamline inspections,…
Drivers are seeing another sharp increase at the pump, with the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rising 25 cents for the second consecutive week to $4.55. Pump prices are now $1.40 higher than they were a year ago and have reached their highest level since 2022, when the national average peaked at…
The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced the second round of Fiscal Year 2026 grant awards, distributing $572,573 through 209 grants supporting arts programming statewide. The funding was awarded through rolling and recurring grant opportunities designed to respond to community needs and seasonal scheduling. Projects supported include local performances and exhibitions, teaching artist residencies…
Officers with the Easton Police Department recently served a criminal summons on a 73-year-old Salisbury man charging him with reckless and negligent driving and multiple traffic violations stemming from a crash that happened on Dec. 3rd on Ocean Gateway and Chapel Road. Investigators, with assistance from the Maryland State Police Crash Team, determined that Bushra…
An Easton, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a disturbance at an area residence. Easton police say that on May 2nd, officers responded to a residence for a 911 hang-up call with yelling heard in the background. Officers encountered 32-year-old Lequan Savage of Easton, who was involved in a disturbance with two other…
Delaware State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky who represents the 4th District tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that he will not run for re-election. Hilovsky a Republican is in his 2nd term. He was first elected in 2022. The two-term legislator said his decision was mainly motivated by his desire to spend more time with…
DNREC encourages Delawareans and visitors alike to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week (June 6th-14th) with two days of free fishing in the state Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th. On these two days anglers may fish, crab and clam in any Delaware waters without possessing a 2026 fishing license. The free fishing dates were…
Five members associated with the Sin City outlaw motorcycle club were sentenced after pleading guilty to participating in a criminal organization tied to a multi-state motorcycle theft scheme involving more than $100,000 in stolen motorcycles. The convictions stem from a multi-jurisdictional investigation by Maryland’s Attorney General’s Organized Crime Unit into a coordinated theft operation spanning…
A 34-year-old Felton man has been arrested on multiple charges after police say he returned to a Royal Farms on South DuPont Highway where he had previously been involved in a trespassing complaint. Felton Police said officers initially responded in late March after the suspect reportedly refused to leave the store, became disorderly, and used…
The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges following a difficult sponsorship and grant cycle. After careful evaluation, the City determined that it cannot produce the Festival at the quality and experience level the community expects. Since its transition from the National Folk Festival,…
Salisbury University is advising the public of significant traffic and parking changes for its Spring Commencement ceremonies scheduled May 20–21. The Wednesday graduate ceremony at Maggs Physical Activities Center and Thursday undergraduate ceremony at Sea Gull Stadium will bring heavy traffic around campus, with expected delays on major routes including Route 13, Milford Street, Beaglin…
To improve maternal safety and continuity of care, Delaware lawmakers filed a bill mandating discharge plans for laboring patients sent home before giving birth. Sponsored by State Senator Marie Pinkney and House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Senate Bill 301 would require hospitals to provide aftercare instructions, assess travel time and distance, confirm reliable transportation, and identify…