Joe Ciccanti
A record number of Delawareans are experiencing homelessness, and so the Delaware Senate passed legislation today that encourages more public and private investment in the construction of new affordable housing units throughout the First State. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 87 would fully exempt affordable housing projects funded by nonprofits and government entities from…
Medicare-only PACE participants will be able to choose between the PACE Part D plan, as currently designed, or a standalone more affordable Medicare Part D plan, under bipartisan legislation introduced today. Senator Tom Carper says The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Part D Choice Act would give seniors the option to choose…
A criminal investigation is now underway by the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office and University of Delaware Police after a fire was intentionally set in a trash dumpster located behind Smyth Hall on the campus of the University of Delaware around 5:30 p.m. yesterday. Officials remind members of the UD community to be vigilant. If…
Overhead Sign Work will take place next week on northbound Route 1 between Old Landing Road and Munchy Branch Road. Weather permitting, crews will start working at 9:00 pm Monday, May 22nd and finish by 5:00am Tuesday May 23rd. You should expect minor delays and use caution if you plan to drive through that area.
Troopers in Somerset County arrested a Crisfield man this morning after an investigation led to evidence of possession and distribution of child pornography. On May 17, 2022, troopers served a search warrant at the home of 25-year-old Daniel Alexander Elliot. A preliminary forensic review of his cellphone revealed numerous images of child pornography which were…
A two-story single-family house on Willis St. in Cordova, Talbot County is damaged as a result of a fire that occurred yesterday evening. An electrical malfunction caused the blaze, which started in the second-floor bedroom, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $15,000 in structural damage. Estimated…
In partnership with the State of Delaware, the Food Bank of Delaware will hold three mass drive-thru distributions in each county throughout the month.In Sussex County, the event will take place at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road in Georgetown on Monday, May 22nd starting at 10:00 a.m. You can register in advance at…
This weekend, Maryland Fire Marshals, Fire Inspectors and Administrative members of the department in partnership with local Fire/EMS Departments will be knocking on doors to help support Statewide Maryland Community Risk Reduction Weekend, May 20th-21st. Over 40 people from across the state have lost their lives to fire, and the goal of fire officials in…
The House Judiciary Committee today released legislation that would add Delaware to a growing list of states that require residents to complete a firearm training course and obtain a permit before purchasing a handgun. Under Senate Bill 2(S), sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman and House Majority Whip Melissa Minor-Brown, most Delawareans could…
The Delaware State Police is currently looking for an 18-year-old who is wanted for a felony assault that occurred last week in Rehoboth Beach. According to DSP, Alisha Hurst may be in the Milton or Rehoboth Beach areas in Sussex County. If you know of Hurst’s whereabouts, you can contact Corporal T. White at Troop…
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration shops on the lower Eastern Shore are preparing state roads for the influx of travelers heading to Ocean City and other tourist destinations this summer. Crews have been cleaning the inlets, pipes, and ditches that are part of the highway drainage system. State Highway Administration crews also…
Two boys–ages 16 and 17– have been arrested and charged following an investigation stemming from thefts of Wicomico County Public Schools transportation vehicles that occurred on Jersey Road in Salisbury at the end of December. The theft of a Wicomico County Public Schools school bus occurred on December 28th, 2022, and two Wicomico County Public…
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is alerting motorists that crews will be striping Route 1 northbound and southbound between Bay Vista Road and Bayard Avenue in the Rehoboth-Lewes area. The overnight lane restrictions will be in place from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am starting tonight, Wednesday, May 17th to next Friday, May 26th. If…
57-year-old Prentice Harris has been sentenced to Life without the possibility of Parole, 3 consecutive Life sentences, plus 65 years in prison. Harris was convicted on March 16th of this year after a two-day jury trial, of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, three counts of First-Degree Rape, four counts of Second-Degree Rape, and related offenses.…
A 21-year-old Greenwood man has been arrested for a robbery and assault that occurred on May 7th on South Walnut Street in the area of Riverwalk. Milford Police say the victim suffered an injury to the face. After striking the victim, the robber fled with the person’s property. The victim was taken to the hospital,…
The City of Lewes Public Art Commission welcomes American artist Dewitt Godfrey, who will create this year’s sculpture installation to be located in Canalfront Park. ‘The Gathering’ will be a large abstract sculpture of wide, circular cylinders made of weathering steel to be installed by the artist during the week of May 22nd. It will…
Easton, Maryland Police responded to Walmart on Elliot Road in reference to theft involving two girls, ages 13 and 11. Upon arrival, the loss prevention officer had recovered the stolen merchandise valued at over $1,000. The two girls had walked off the property. They were ultimately released to the custody of a family member. Due…
In preparation for the June 30th end to a pandemic-era pause on student loan repayment, Senator Sarah McBride and Representative Sophie Phillips introduced consumer protection legislation this week. Senate Bill 132 would establish a Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights. The bill would create a series of protections for those who enter into financial aid…
This week starts the Click it or Ticket Campaign in Delaware. Meghan Niddrie of the State Office of Highway Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva what’s different about this year’s campaign… Over the past year in Delaware, 39 percent of people that were killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt, according to Kimberly Chesser,…
The Delaware House has passed a measure that would require county-wide property tax assessments every five years. House Bill 62 would mandate that properties be assessed every five years to reflect current fair market value. The reason for the bill, according to Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton, is so that the state can be fairer in its taxation…
Governor John Carney is ending the State of Delaware Public Health Emergency order as of 6:00 p.m. this evening (May 11th). The Governor’s Statement: “Today we are ending the public health emergency here in Delaware. This is consistent with the ending of the federal public health emergency, and with Delaware’s continued progress in moving beyond COVID-19. Thank…
Maryland’s first Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, a new tool of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, will help with ongoing efforts to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility, as well as improve multi-modal access for communities across the state. The new plan provides an overview of existing conditions throughout the state, identifies…
A federal grand jury in the District of Delaware has returned an indictment charging a Delaware man and woman with sex trafficking, labor trafficking and related charges. The two are charged with aiding and abetting one another in committing sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking against 13 victims. The allegations of the indictment include: •…
A 53-year-old Dover man faces drug dealing charges following a traffic stop that took place yesterday morning in Dover. At about 8:30, a trooper on patrol conducted a traffic stop on a silver minivan parked in the fire lane in the Rodney Village Shopping Center. The trooper identified the driver as Gregory Dove. The trooper…