Joe Ciccanti
Maryland Transportation Acting Secretary Samantha J. Biddle met this week with local officials in Worcester and Somerset counties to go over a proposed six-year plan that outlines $21.5 billion in investments for projects and programs designed to improve safety, maintain the state’s transportation network, and support economic growth…. She added that the Department’s Draft Consolidated…
The State of Delaware and ChristianaCare have reached an agreement to pause and potentially settle their lawsuit over HB 350, focusing instead on strengthening healthcare transparency and investment. The deal includes commitments from ChristianaCare to share employee claims data with the Delaware Health Information Network to improve transparency and to negotiate a healthcare workforce loan…
Felton Police have arrested a 38-year-old Felton woman in connection with a shoplifting incident that occurred at the town’s Royal Farms last month. Investigators say Tina M. Shehorn initially told police she was unaware that two male juveniles she drove to the store had stolen consumable goods on September 13th. However, further investigation revealed she…
UPDATED – 10/07/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 20-year-old Tamia Gordon of Magnolia, Delaware, as the woman who died in the fatal shooting last week in Magnolia. ======================================================== ORIGINAL STORY – 10/01/25 – A 20-year-old woman died after being shot by an acquaintance who police say mishandled a loaded handgun in a reckless manner.…
UPDATED – 10/03/25 –Â A Seaford man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. Circuit Court of Wicomico County Judge S. James Sarbanes sentenced 29 year old Logan Littleton to the maximum penalty last week. Littleton was convicted in July following a three-day trial. Upon release he will be…
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Tim Kaine of Virginia have introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation that would support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during government shutdowns. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) retirement accounts to make hardship withdrawals to cover bills. However,…
Delmarva Power and Chesapeake Utilities have filed applications with the Delaware Public Service Commission seeking to raise natural gas supply rates beginning November 1st, 2025. Delmarva is requesting a 43% increase in its gas cost rate, which it estimates would raise a typical customer’s monthly bill by about $11.33, or 13%. Chesapeake is seeking a…
The Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that a fire late last night–October 1st–in Milford was accidental. Shortly before midnight, the Carlisle Fire Company of Milford was alerted to an automatic fire alarm at the Reserves at Sawmill on Valley Drive. Deputy State Fire Marshals responded to the scene to conduct an investigation into…
DelDOT will begin work on the Rehoboth Avenue (SR 1A) Bridge over the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal on Friday, October 17th as part of a statewide bridge painting program. Lane shifts and lane closures on Rehoboth Avenue are permitted to occur while work takes place Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until early 026 (weather…
The Delaware Department of Justice has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in shutting down a deceptive fundraising scheme run by Kars-R-Us.com and its operators. Although the group raised more than $45 million claiming to fund breast cancer screenings, less than 1% actually went to that cause. Under a proposed settlement, Kars…
The Brandywine Valley SPCA has taken in nearly 100 of the rescued animals from a Delaware home, in which the  founder and president of Pets and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Inc.– 39-year-old Mark Ptomey– was charged with animal cruelty. Most of the dogs and a lot of the cats were sent to the Georgetown facility as Senior Director…
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 17-year-old Hilton Clements of Dover. Clements was last seen on North Kirkwood Street on Friday, September 26th. At the time, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for his safety.…
Speed limits will be reduced, and fines for violations will be increased during the upcoming Endless Summer Cruisin’ event from October 9th to the 12th. Ocean City, Maryland will be designated a Special Event Zone. Similar to a construction zone, offenders may face higher fines or even arrest, depending on the severity of the offense.…
Queen Anne’s County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a 59-year-old Stevensville, Maryland man on a full extradition warrant from Fulton County, Kentucky. Robert Wolfe faces three counts of Sexual Abuse 1st Degree, Victim Under 12. He was taken into custody at his home on Love Point Road and charged as a Fugitive from Justice, pending extradition…
Delawareans are set to benefit from a major upgrade at the Department of Labor through its new Modernization 2.0 strategy. The initiative aims to make it faster and easier for people to get the support they need by clearing a backlog of more than 6,500 unemployment insurance claims, speeding up response times for new claims,…
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
UPDATED – 09/26/25 – There’s still been no word from Iron Hill management on why all 16 locations of the popular breweries and restaurants were abruptly closed on Thursday – including the Rehoboth Beach location. Signs were posted on establishment doors and on the website thanking their “Valued Guests” for their patronage and that they…
With predatory towing practices having become a serious issue in Delaware in recent years, AAA Mid-Atlantic commended Rep. Ed Osienski, the Delaware legislature, and Governor Matt Meyer for enacting House Bill 67, a comprehensive measure to curb those practices. The new law closely follows AAA’s standards by clearly defining towing company responsibilities, requiring photo…
This October, the Sussex County Kitchen Incubator will launch the Feeding Every Delawarean program in partnership with Sussex County Senior Services (CHEER). The initiative will connect local food entrepreneurs with CHEER to prepare meals that will be delivered to senior centers across the county. Meals will be produced by Incubator members—small-scale food businesses that use…
A 36-year-old Dover man who was already at Sussex Correctional Institution for burglary is facing new charges. State troopers learned that during the overnight hours on September 17th, several bottles of liquor were removed from Woodside Liquor Warehouse on South Dupont Highway in Dover after forced entry through a window. During the investigation, detectives learned…
Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland’s Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act goes into effect. The law is named after Sgt. Patrick Kepp of the Montgomery County Police Department, who lost both legs while on duty after being struck by a driver going over 100 mph. Under the new law: Reckless driving now includes a speed element: driving…
Wicomico Teacher of the Year Emma Cohn Matthews, who teaches at Wicomico High School, will soon be on her way to Martin’s Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley as one of seven finalists with the chance to hear their name announced as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. That announcement will come at the end…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is encouraging nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding for grant award projects in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to…
Delaware State Police investigated a vehicle crash on Gravel Hill Road yesterday morning just after 10:00. State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the crash was the result of the driver falling asleep at the wheel. Police say the driver of a Jeep Cherokee, a 71-year-old man from Millsboro, left the southbound lane of…