Joe Ciccanti
TidalHealth is alerting the community to recent scam attempts targeting patients in the community. Scammers are posing as TidalHealth team members and contacting patients to request payment or personal information by phone, email or text message. Scam calls may appear to come from a legitimate TidalHealth phone number due to caller ID spoofing. Scammers are…
Republican Senator Dave Lawson, today announced that he will not seek re-election in 2026 and will retire from the Delaware General Assembly at the end of his current term. In a statement, Lawson thanked his constituents and colleagues for their support, reflecting on a lifetime of public service. He cited his time in the U.S.…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings has confirmed the DUI arrest of Martin Cosgrove, who had been serving as a senior Sussex County prosecutor and previously held the role of Chief Prosecutor, calling the incident disappointing and serious. Jennings says Cosgrove is accused of driving under the influence and damaging property in a hit-and-run and will be prosecuted.…
The Delaware Department of Labor is currently conducting its Annual Prevailing Wage Survey for state-funded construction projects. Prevailing wage rates are determined by data supplied by employers working in the State on private and public construction projects. Today, January 2nd, the Department mailed survey forms to contractors and various interested parties. The completed survey forms must…
UPDATE: The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has raised the funds to fully pay off the mortgage on the home of fallen Delaware State Trooper Corporal Matthew “Ty” Snook, providing long-term security for his wife, Lauren, and their young daughter. Chairman and CEO Frank Siller traveled to Delaware to personally share the news with the family.…
Kylan Amari Cannon was born to Zhania Cannon on January 1st at 8:40 a.m. as the First Baby of 2026 at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford… Baby Name: Kylan Amari Cannon (Boy) Parents’ Names: Zhania Cannon Parents’ Residence: Laurel, Delaware Baby Birth Date and Time: 1/1/26 8:40AM Baby Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces Baby Length: 22…
A speed camera located at the north end of the Minos Conaway Road construction Zone –located at Red Mill Pond on the southbound side of Route 1— led to nearly 25,000 speed violations in the first month. The citations are issued for drivers going 11 mph. over the 50 m.p.h. work-zone speed limit. 24,749 speed violations were…
UPDATE from DSP:Â A 23-year-old Millsboro man was charged with driving under the influence following a late-night crash on Oak Orchard Road on December 31st. Delaware State Police say the driver passed another vehicle, ran a stop sign at River Road, and drove over an embankment before overturning into the Indian River Bay just before…
The Delaware Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that occurred on New Year’s Eve at an RV trailer in Seaford. The Seaford Volunteer Fire Department responded with mutual aid companies to the fire off Rust Street on December 31st after 9 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a trailer fully engulfed in flames with extension…
A 43-year-old Easton, Maryland man has been charged with child abuse following an investigation by Deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office. On December 21st deputies responded to Swann Haven Road and learned that Irenus Jonathan Bernard assaulted his juvenile daughter. Deputies observed injuries to the victim consistent with assault and placed Bernard under arrest. The…
Today, January 1st marks the official start of the Delaware Department of Labor’s Delaware Paid Leave, a statewide program designed to ensure workers have financial support during life’s most critical moments. Beginning today, eligible employees can start submitting claims for Delaware Paid Leave – also known as Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). Claims can be…
Due to the high volume and long wait times at the three open DMV locations this week, DelDOT and DMV announced that all late fees will be waived through the End of December and throughout January, 2026. Customers are encouraged to utilize the online resources available at myDMV.delaware.gov if possible.  Â
The Maryland Department of Health has received $168 million in federal funding for the first year of a five-year Rural Health Transformation Program aimed at strengthening and modernizing health care in rural communities statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the renewable funding will support workforce training and retention, expanded access to care,…
Two Georgetown men have been arrested following a physical altercation. Police say that on December 30th, shortly before 6 p.m., officers from the Georgetown Police Department were dispatched to the 900 Building of the Georgetown Apartments Complex in reference to a reported firearm-related incident. Officers learned that a dispute occurred at an apartment complex involving…
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Trump administration requiring the agency to resume reviews of delayed National Institutes of Health medical and public health research grant applications. The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed in April by Brown and a coalition of…
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin rehabilitation work on the US 50 (Ocean Gateway) Harry W Kelley Memorial Bridge over the Sinepuxent Bay in Ocean City on Monday January 5th.  Drivers can expect occasional daytime single-lane closures initially– beginning January 5th and continuing through January 20th. A total closure and detour will…
Maryland has secured two national grants totaling more than $2.6 million over two years to develop responsible artificial intelligence tools aimed at improving access to public services. The funds will support projects led by the Departments of Human Services, Health, Labor, and partner agencies to streamline eligibility verification for programs like SNAP and Medicaid and…
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation has completed its 2026 “Group 2” property reassessment, covering nearly 789,000 residential and commercial properties statewide. Assessment notices were mailed today, with all 23 counties and Baltimore City seeing increases in property values. Overall, about 93% of Group 2 residential properties increased in value, with a statewide average…
A new endowment fund created at the Greater Lewes Foundation by managers of the Punkin’ Chunkin’ organization will make annual grants up to $10,000 to support Sussex County projects specific to open space preservation and public use. The requested funds can be used for the acquisition of new land or use of an existing property…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed a bill pertaining to an internal auditor–Legislative Bill 2025-14, saying it would create unequal oversight and weaken auditor independence. She said the measure would allow the County Council to exempt itself from professional audit standards and influence audit work, while excluding key oversight activities from established rules. Giordano…
A resident on Circle Road in Showell, Maryland is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross after a fire occurred on Saturday December 27th at around noon. Worcester County Fire Marshal’s deputies, with assistance from the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office, investigated the scene and determined the fire was accidental, caused by electrical issues. They…
Dover Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Sunday afternoon. Around noon on December 28th, police were called to Edgehill Avenue for the report of the robbery. The victim told police that he was delivering food to a home in the area when he was approached by a black male wearing a black ski…
UPDATED–12/29/25: The Whitehaven Ferry will be out of service tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 30th for transmission maintenance. The Ferry is anticipated to be back in operation later in the day.  UPDATED – 12/19/25 – The Whitehaven ferry is repaired and back in service. We apologize for any inconvenience.  ===========================================================  In Wicomico County,…