Joe Ciccanti
Attorney General Kathy Jennings is informing consumers about how to receive payments from a $700 million Google settlement that Delaware helped secure with 52 other attorneys general. The settlement—awaiting final court approval on April 30th, 2026—will return money to consumers who made Google Play Store purchases between August 2016 and September 2023 and were harmed…
The Delaware Capitol Police is now offering its Facility Dog Program in all Delaware courthouses by expanding services to Kent and Sussex counties. The program pairs specially trained dogs with dedicated handlers to comfort vulnerable populations and reduce anxiety. Facility dog services can be requested by filling out the form at courts.delaware.gov/aoc/facilitydog.aspx Delaware Capitol Police…
Maryland State Police barracks across the state are accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys to support children and families in need during the holiday season. All across Maryland, barrack lobbies will be used as welcoming drop-off locations. All collected toys will be distributed to community organizations, local partners, and programs around the state. You are…
Delaware Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Delaware Association of Chiefs of Police, has honored the state’s top law enforcement officers for their investigative work and community service in 2025. The annual awards—recognizing excellence in major case investigations, victim support, and community impact—highlight exceptional officers and troopers from agencies statewide, including Smyrna Police, Delaware State…
A family of four has been displaced as a result of a fire that occurred yesterday in Caroline County, and they are now being assisted by the American Red Cross. The fire occurred on Harmony Road in Denton at a one-story, wood framed, single-family home. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. A passerby…
Year-end holiday travel is expected to set a new record. AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the 13-day year-end holiday period beginning December 20th and ending January 1st. This year’s forecast is a 2.2% increase over 2024, surpassing last year’s record of 119.7 million travelers. AAA projects…
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester along with U.S. Representative Sarah McBride joined Beebe Healthcare for the ribbon-cutting of Beebe’s mobile health unit. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Kim Blanch, BSN, RN– director of community outreach at Beebe Healthcare and the Beebe Mobile Health Units tells…
UPDATED – 12/08/25 – While District 6 Worcester County School Board member, Katie Addis resigned from her position last week, no reasons were given by Worcester County School District officials in their release. However Addis spoke to the board for just over six minutes and explained her reasons for resigning in full. She spoke of…
The Transfer on Death Deeds Act, which was signed into law in September, would allow estate planning to be more accessible to those in marginalized communities through its straightforward process with clear easy-to-use forms. Kent County Recorder of Deeds –Gene Thornton tells the Talk of Delmarva… After a 90-day waiting period, Delaware Counties…
The Worcester County Commissioners re-elected Commissioner Theodore J. Elder to serve as president and elected Commissioner Madison J. Bunting, Jr. to serve as vice president of the board. Commissioner Elder represents the Western District (District Four), and he is currently serving his third term. He was elected to the Worcester County Board of Commissioners in…
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis announced she will not seek another term after seven years in office, saying it is the right time personally and professionally to step aside. Treasurer Davis expressed gratitude to her team and to Delawareans for their trust. She highlighted accomplishments during her tenure, including strengthening the state’s finances, generating more…
U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) have introduced the Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025, legislation to protect health care coverage for millions of Americans and improve the effectiveness of the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace. This legislation would renew the enhanced premium tax credits for 3 years, extend the…
The Salisbury Zoo has welcomed a herd of five Chacoan peccaries, marking the first time this endangered species has been represented in the Zoo’s animal collection. Although often associated with pigs, Chacoan peccaries are only distantly related and are sometimes referred to as “pig-adjacent.” Native to the Gran Chaco region of Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina,…
Update: Delaware State Police have identified 66-year-old Bret Jewell of Seaford, Delaware, as the pedestrian who died in the crash on Tuesday in Seaford. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this crash. Original Post: Delaware State Police are investigating a crash in which a pedestrian was killed Tuesday…
 The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced that the Woodland Ferry will be closed from December 15th through December 22nd. The Ferry will also be closed on December 25th as well as from December 29th through January 2nd.Â
Dover Police have arrested a Felton man for a shooting that occurred last Thursday on South DuPont Highway. Through the investigation, and with the assistance of the Delaware State Police, 25-year-old Jaquan Lewis was identified as a suspect and warrants were obtained for his arrest. At the time warrants were obtained, Lewis was being held…
UPDATE: 12 a.m. –12/4/25: Â Authorities have identified the man involved in yesterday’s welfare check and subsequent vehicle pursuit in the Bethany Beach area as Julian T. Lark 2nd of Wilmington. After an extensive search, Lark was found, evaluated by EMS, taken to Beebe Medical Center, and later returned to Bethany Beach Police for processing…
Two men were seriously injured earlier today in a three-vehicle crash on westbound Route 50 near Chapel Road in Easton. A 66-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries, and a 73-year-old man driving one of the other vehicles was also hurt. Both were flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Route 50 was shut down…
Delaware Day Trivia Night will take place tomorrow– Thursday, December 4, from 7–8 p.m., with participants age 18 and older able to play from home or at six gathering sites statewide. Governor Matt Meyer and Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez will host a live Matt Chats broadcast during the event, which will stream on state social media…
Governor Wes Moore today announced that his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 will maintain $10 million in funding for the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Program. The program, which saw its funding doubled in the governor’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, provides vital support to nonprofit organizations and faith-based institutions for security enhancements to protect…
The Delaware Superior Court has paused proceedings in the litigation involving US Wind and the Sussex County Council over a denied permit for an electric substation tied to an offshore wind project. In a statement responding to the court’s order, State Sen. Stephanie Hansen said the pause supports the General Assembly’s authority in such matters…
In Wicomico County, effective Thursday, January 1st, 2026, the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget includes an increase of the tipping fee. Under the Newland Park Landfill Fee Schedule, the tipping fee will increase to $88.00 per ton with a minimum charge of $10.00. The commercial brush fee will increase to $44.00 per ton, also with a…
UPDATED – 12/02/25 – Delaware State Police arrested 18 year old Jedidiah Dorman of Georgetown, following a shooting investigation that occurred on November 19th.  Through investigative means, detectives identified Dorman as the suspect responsible for the shooting. On December 1, 2025, Dorman turned himself in at Troop 4. He was charged with the crimes listed below: …