Joe Ciccanti
More kids will get toys for Christmas thanks to DNREC agencies once again teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. The program collects new, unwrapped toys suitable for boys and girls of all ages and distributes the toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in communities nationwide. Toys will be accepted…
Two units of an 8-unit apartment on Jersey Road in Salisbury are now unlivable after a fire that occurred around 6 pm yesterday evening. The blaze appears to have been accidental and had to do with an electrical issue at an outlet in the second-floor bedroom. The fire slightly burned an 11-year-old as he was…
Two men, one from Hartly and the other from Dover, face drug and weapons charges from separate arrests that occurred late last night. One arrest happened at the Wawa on Forrest Avenue in Dover and the other in the area of North DuPont Highway and Rustic Lane. Both 26-year old Zachary Groome and31-year old Anthony…
A two-vehicle accident has occurred in Felton in the area of Plymouth Road and South Dupont Highway. Injuries are being reported with a MEDEVAC request. WGMD will have more information as it becomes available.Â
Two teenagers have been charged with thefts from vehicles that happened in June. Police say on the morning of June 11th, they investigated over 20 such complaints in the area of 26th Street to 28th Street on the bayside. Items were stolen from some of the vehicles. Leon Spry Jr, and Josiah Bolden—both 18—are each charged with…
Since 2016, Delaware has been experiencing a significant increase in potbellied pigs running at large in residential and rural areas, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The reason this is bad is that these pigs: pose a nuisance to landowners; damage natural resources; and risk carrying endemic diseases such as salmonella or even swine…
With inflation wreaking havoc on US food prices, it’s not surprising that holiday plans and meals will be affected. A new study shows specific ways surging prices will have on Delaware and Maryland’s signature Thanksgiving dish compared to last year. See the infographic below: Additional Information from the Press Release: While the previous two Covid-affected…
We are entering a time of the year that consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous for those who travel on roadways. Starting tomorrow, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety will begin its annual holiday safety campaign to help prevent crashes, injuries and deaths. What you can expect includes a more highly visible law…
Shingle Point Road between Gravel Hill Road and Harbeson Road will be closed starting Monday, November 28th and continuing through Friday, December 9th. Zack Excavating will be working to remove and replace crossroad pipes. You’ll find detour information from DelDOT below: Detour: Motorists traveling north on Shingle Point Road will continue north on Rt. 30,…
If you have any business to conduct at Sussex County facilities in the coming days, you’ll need to plan accordingly on one day in December. Sussex County government offices will close on December 2nd from 12 pm through the rest of the day due to an annual employee luncheon. They will be open for regular…
The process to expand Broadband Internet technology in Maryland is underway. Salisbury University’s Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative has earned a $2.44 million grant from the Office of Statewide Broadband. A new year-long project will include collecting, analyzing, and visualizing the broadband Internet capacity across Maryland. Project manager Mary Buffington says that now, more than…
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…
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…
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…
Hunters will look forward to more weekend opportunities to hunt and contribute to managingMaryland’s 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…
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’ll be detoured. Road work will involve removing and replacingunderground pipes. Detour Information from the DelDOT traffic alert: Detour: Motorists traveling south on…
If you’re 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 need your help in solving a murder case from 2021. Police say a 51-year oldman—Kimm 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…
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…
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…
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…
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