Joe Ciccanti
Several bills sponsored by Senator Mary Beth Carozza have been signed into law in Maryland, impacting education, public safety, workforce recruitment, and community redevelopment on the Eastern Shore. One law expands the Purple Star Program to colleges and universities that support military families and veterans. Another, the Wicomico Highway Pedestrian Safety Act, allows officials to restrict…
A Milford man has been charged with home improvement fraud following an investigation by Felton Police. Investigators say the case began after officers responded to Carlisle Street on April 6th for a reported fraud complaint. The victim had hired a contractor in March 2024 for home improvement work and paid a deposit, but the contractor…
UPDATED 05/26/26 – The Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City will take place on Saturday, May 30th at 10am.  The museum will be open until 4pm with new exhibits, fun activities for the kids, games, contests, an auction, and more. Free admission for everyone. ======================================================================== UPDATE 04/01/26 – After an…
As holiday travelers start hitting the road today in record numbers, Memorial Day weekend gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular is at $4.56, up 3 cents over last week and $1.38 higher than this time last year. Current prices are…
A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office investigation that began with the seizure of 57 dogs and 9 cats from a Snow Hill home in June 2025 has resulted in a conviction. Authorities said the animals were found in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions and many suffered from serious medical issues. On May 21st, 2026, Patricia Gadaleta was found…
The Worcester County Public Schools Board of Education announced several school leadership appointments and transfers during today’s meeting, with all changes taking effect July 1st, 2026. The moves include new and returning assistant principals, as well as administrative transfers across multiple schools in the district, as officials say the changes are aimed at strengthening school…
Delaware voters would have the opportunity to directly vote on proposed amendments to the state’s constitution under new legislation filed on Thursday. House Bill 440, sponsored by Representative Kerri Evelyn Harris and Senator Kyra Hoffner, is the first leg of an amendment to the Delaware Constitution that would create a framework for the General Assembly…
The Delaware Office of New Americans, in partnership with the Delaware Department of Justice and the Governor’s Office, has launched a new Federal Misconduct Reporting Form intended to allow residents to document and report concerns involving interactions with federal immigration enforcement and other federal authorities. State officials say the online tool is designed to improve…
The Richardson Maritime Museum in Cambridge has been awarded $380,000 in state funding through Maryland’s 2026 legislative session to help purchase its historic campus on Hayward Street. Museum leaders say the funding marks a major step toward securing permanent ownership of the property and advancing long-term goals for maritime preservation, education, and community programming in…
The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) has announced that the party change deadline for the September 15th, 2026 Primary Election is Friday, May 29th, at 11:59 p.m., pursuant to Delaware law, (15 Del. C. § 2049(a)). Election officials say Delaware is a Closed Primary State, meaning that voters must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party in…
Each May, thousands of migratory shorebirds stop along Delaware Bay to feed on horseshoe crab eggs before continuing to their Arctic breeding grounds, making the Delaware Bayshore a key stop in their journey. As more of the birds join in the migratory spectacle over the next two weeks on the Delaware Bayshore, and with species…
A Millsboro man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by4 ½ years of probation for his role in a brutal assault that occurred in August of 2024. The sentencing on May 7th follows Jeremy Powell’s convictions on charges of Assault First Degree, Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a…
A large fire that occurred on Blackpool Road in the Rehoboth Beach Yacht and Country Club late last night–Wednesday May 20th, is under investigation. Firefighters arrived on the scene at about 10:45. Fire was observed on the outside extending into the first and second floor that quickly spread into the large open concept home. A…
The House has unanimously passed bipartisan legislation that would help prevent vehicle theft in Delaware. Sponsored by Representative Frank Cooke and Senator Darius Brown, House Bill 351 would make it a crime to knowingly manufacture, sell, offer to sell, transfer, or possess a vehicle security circumvention device, or to aid or permit another to use…
A new national Education Scorecard report shows Delaware ranking 4th in math recovery and 14th in reading recovery since 2022, with state officials citing strong academic gains and a sharp decline in chronic absenteeism. The report found absenteeism dropped from 24.7 percent in 2022 to 16.6 percent in 2025, and noted Seaford School District and…
After five straight days of declines earlier this week, the national average is once again on its way back up. AAA reports that today’s national average is a couple cents lower than last week, but with crude oil prices hovering in the $100/barrel range, pump prices remain elevated. As Memorial Day approaches, drivers will be…
Authorities in Worcester County are investigating a crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Tuesday afternoon, May 12th on Ocean Highway in Pocomoke City. Shortly before 2 PM, Worcester County Emergency Services received a 911 call reporting the crash. Bystanders initiated life-saving measures until EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Despite continued resuscitation efforts by EMS,…
 The Delaware Department of Correction has launched a new Rehabilitative Programs & Activities Directory, a printed resource outlining education, substance abuse treatment, job training, counseling, and other evidence-based programs available to incarcerated individuals across Delaware’s correctional system. Officials say the guide is designed to help families, community partners, and policymakers better understand rehabilitation efforts…
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Kevin Cramer (N.D.) have introduced the Charity Parity Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow taxpayers to make direct charitable donations from employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s. Currently, those tax-free qualified charitable distributions are only available through IRAs, requiring additional steps and fees for many donors. Supporters…
Delaware State Police arrested two men following a narcotics investigation Monday night, May 11th in Dover that led to the seizure of suspected heroin and additional drug evidence at a nearby residence. Police say 33-year-old Randall Harris of Dover and 63-year-old Gerald Brown of Harrington were taken into custody after an alleged drug transaction at…