Joe Ciccanti
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Veshawn Bratten who is wanted on a Worcester County Circuit Court Arrest Warrant for CDS Distribution of a Narcotic (Cocaine). If you have any information on Veshawn’s whereabouts, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Bratten is 5’8 and 145 pounds–with…
The Delaware Division of Small Business has announced finalists and dates for the EDGE 2.0 Grant Pitch Competition. The event will take place April 30th and May 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delaware Technical Community College’s Del-One Conference Center in Dover. The public is invited to watch the competition in-person. There is no…
A former employee of the Wicomico County Board of Education is facing additional charges in an ongoing child sex abuse investigation. Russell Lee Camper Jr. was initially charged following an investigation that began March 12th, which found the alleged abuse occurred several years prior to being reported. He was arrested March 13th without incident and…
In Snow Hill, Maryland, a hearing is scheduled regarding proposed water and wastewater rate changes in Worcester County for fiscal year 2027. The hearing will take place May 5th at 6 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Worcester County Government Center in Snow Hill. The public is invited. Rate increases are proposed in…
 Maryland Governor Wes Moore today signed into law the budget bill for Fiscal Year 2027, the Capital Budget, and the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2026…. He says he has repeatedly emphasized that public safety remains the top priority, pointing to a record $124 million investment in local law enforcement agencies across Maryland.…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has announced federal approval of the state’s 2025 Wildlife Action Plan, allowing it to guide conservation efforts through 2035. The plan, developed over three years with input from experts and the public, identifies key species and habitats in need of protection and is required for…
The Delaware gas price average is $4.04 – up 6 cents overnight, up 16 cents in the past week, up 68 cents in the past month, and 89 cents higher than one year ago. Delaware gas prices have jumped $1.13 per gallon over the past 40 days, adding roughly $13.50 to $18. to the cost of…
Governor Matt Meyer has announced the appointment of Brenda Wise to the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC). Wise, currently Corporate Counsel and Director of Global Government Affairs at CSC, previously served with the Delaware Office of Management and Budget. State leaders say her experience in public service and policy will help guide fiscally…
The Federal Trade Commission and Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced that Lindsay Automotive Group and its executives will return money to resolve allegations that they deceived consumers for years with falsely advertised low prices and unwanted add-ons that led to buyers paying thousands of dollars more for their vehicles. More than $75 million…
Federal funding is being directed toward continued operation of the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System at Delaware Seashore State Park, a project aimed at reducing beach erosion, maintaining navigation, and protecting infrastructure like Coastal Highway. Rep. Sarah McBride announced $600,000 in funding for the effort, which supports the system’s operation after recent upgrades. Officials…
The national average for a gallon of regular exceeded $4/gallon this week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average of $4.08 is 10 cents higher than last week and $1.08 higher than a month ago. Crude oil prices have been surging, surpassing $100/barrel, as the conflict in the Middle East continues. The Delaware…
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Carson is retiring effective August 31st, 2026, after seven years leading the district. Board President Gary Brittingham said Dr. Carson was key in advancing the district’s mission, improving programs, and helping plan the new Sussex Technical High School. Carson, who previously served the district as assistant…
A 40-year-old Princess Anne, Maryland man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and reckless endangerment. Alvin Thompson was sentenced yesterday, April 1st, by Wicomico County Circuit Court Administrative Judge S. James Sarbanes. He must serve at least 50 percent of his sentence before…
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Department of Health today announced a significant update to the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which now includes data from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs (RAD) program. The statewide drug-checking program analyzes the composition of residues from routinely returned equipment submitted by Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs (OADPOP). The inclusion…
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the DMV on the Go season officially begins today, April 2nd. The mobile unit will be in Sussex County three days a week, through October 29th from 10am – 2pm. Every Monday, it will be at the Lewes Transit Center, Tuesdays at the CHEER Center in…
The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has launched Care for Good, a new health insurance program designed specifically for Delaware nonprofits with 10 or more enrolled employees. To help enroll members, DANA has partnered with local insurance broker Weiner Benefits Group, which will engage with the nonprofits and their broker during the enrollment process.…
Easton Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF), arrested a 44-year-old Federalsburg, Maryland man on charges including robbery, second-degree assault, theft, and malicious destruction of property. James D. Shacochis Jr. was transferred to the Talbot County Detention Center. The charges stem from an incident on August 29th, 2025 incident…
After years of collaboration with agricultural, business, environmental, and government stakeholders, Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan introduced The Wetlands Stewardship Act on Tuesday to ensure the long-term preservation of Delaware’s wetlands. Senate Bill 9 would create Delaware’s first combined tidal and nontidal wetlands program, establishing state-level protections for wetlands that currently lack adequate…
The Delaware Supreme Court has announced that Kenneth J. Kelemen, who has been serving as Acting State Court Administrator, has been appointed to the position on a full-time basis. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. praised Kelemen’s leadership, noting his eight years at the helm of the Judicial Information Center and his expertise in technology…
UPDATE: After an outpouring of community support, the Delmarva Discovery Museum in Pocomoke City will officially reopen its doors on Memorial Weekend. In just a matter of days, donors, families, businesses, and supporters came together to help the museum in its efforts to reach the critical emergency fundraising goal of $100,000. Museum directors are calling…
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) hosted the Moore-Miller Administration’s first best practices conference to address overdose and substance use disorders in the state. Yesterday’s milestone event convened leaders, practitioners, individuals with lived experience, and community partners to strengthen collective efforts to reduce overdoses and expand pathways to recovery from…
UPDATED – 03/31/26 – An Ocean City man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second degree murder. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley last week sentenced 58 year old James Johnson of Ocean City – giving him 463 days of credit for time served and ordering him to provide a DNA sample.…
The annual Easter For Thousands event on Delmarva was held yesterday in Selbyville with several dignitaries helping pack meal boxes for families this year. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Mountaire Cares program is hosting packing events at four locations this year – one on Delmarva and three in North Carolina…