Joe Ciccanti

New Veteran Indicator Designation for Driver’s Licenses or Identification Cards

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

U.S. Armed Forces or the National Guard Veterans can now add a new Veteran indicator to their driver license or identification card. Governor John Carney signed into law House Bill 408 last month, making proof of service more convenient. A Veteran would not need to carry a separate card or official discharge forms. More information…

Public Workshop on Low-Stress Bikeways

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

A DelDOT public workshop is being held this evening (November 16th) from 5 to 7 pm at the Cape Henlopen High School library. The purpose of the workshop is to provide information and seek input on the SR 1 Low-Stress Bikeways Study. The level of cycling stress depends on road and traffic conditions. You’re invited…

Updated Recycling Information from DNREC

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

Have you ever had questions about what and where to recycle? If you live in Delaware, check out DNREC’s updated online resource to help you determine what is acceptable in terms of how you manage trash. The resource includes pictures of more than 375 common items and lets you know how and where you can…

Maryland’s Most Popular Deer Hunting Season Set to Begin

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

Hunters will look forward to more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managingMaryland鈥檚 deer population. The two-week firearms hunting season for sika and white-tailed deer willopen Saturday, November 26th and continue through Saturday, December 10th. The two-week seasonincludes Sunday hunting in all but three Maryland counties. You can check the calendar with theinformation at…

Road Closure Starting Monday in Laurel, Delaware

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

Branch School Road between Route 24/Sharptown Road and Susan Beach Road will be closed startingMonday, November 21st and continuing through Monday, December 12th. If you drive north or southon Branch School Road, you鈥檒l be detoured. Road work will involve removing and replacingunderground pipes. Detour Information from the DelDOT traffic alert: Detour: Motorists traveling south on…

Legislation Introduced to Lower Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors with Chronic Conditions

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

If you鈥檙e a senior enrolled in the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), legislation justintroduced will enable you to choose your Medicare Part D plan for prescription drugs, which will reduceoverall costs. Senators Tom Carper and Bill Cassidy of Louisiana proposed the legislation, which wouldsave Medicare-only PACE participants an average of nearly $1000…

Maryland State Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Kent County Homicide Case

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

Maryland State Police need your help in solving a murder case from 2021. Police say a 51-year oldman鈥擪imm Anthony Knott of Millington—Maryland died in a house fire that happened just before 1a.m. on October 30th, 2021 in Kent County, Delaware. Investigators determined that someoneintentionally caused the blaze. The results of the autopsy showed his death…

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Collision

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

A 59-year old driver is dead and a 22-year old passenger is in the hospital for treatment after the vehiclethey were in drifted off the roadway and struck a tree. The collision occurred on Route 13 in Smyrnayesterday afternoon, November 15th. The 59-year old was from Dover, which is also where the 22-yearold lives. State…

Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

Planning to attend the Ravens vs Panthers game on November 20th? From 10 am to 1 pm that day, the Maryland state attorney general, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Baltimore Ravens, and the science and technology company Leidos will hold what’s called the Prescription Drug Take-Back event. The purpose of the event is to allow those…

Improvements Coming to Delaware Electric Cooperative Service

By Joe Ciccanti / November 16, 2022

If you’re a Delaware Electric Cooperative customer, you’ll soon experience improved reliability of service. DEC has completed construction on a new substation in Sussex County. The Dorey Substation, which was energized in late October, will provide power to about 2100 homes in the Georgetown area for decades. The facility will be a big help due…