Joe Ciccanti
Governor Wes Moore today launched a website, which serves as a central hub for Marylanders in search of federal, state, and local resources and programs related to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The website includes information on relief programs for impacted workers and businesses, major traffic updates for commuters, and guidance on…
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A voter guide is now available online to help voters cast an informed vote on the day of school board elections– May 14th. For the second year, Citizens for Delaware Schools (CFDS) has published the non-partisan School Board Voter Guide featuring the positions of candidates who responded to their survey. You can view the guide…
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The Maryland State Highway Administration will conduct routine maintenance repairs on the Main Street (MD 991) Drawbridge over the Wicomico River in downtown Salisbury beginning Sunday, April 14th, weather permitting. Drivers can expect single-lane closures with flagging operations through May during the work hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and should plan for additional…
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The 436th Airlift Wing will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Hangar 916 at 10 a.m. on April 15th. The hangar project began in 2020 and increases the capabilities to complete maintenance on the C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Dover AFB. Comprising of 84,176 square feet, the…
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Another arrest has been made in connection with child sexual abuse cases in Wicomico County. An additional victim identified the person who abused him as Alonzo Leon Parker Jr. who now faces several charges including multiple counts of 3rd and 4th degree sexual offense. The other two who have been charged with the sexual abuse…
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A barn fire occurred this afternoon on Coulbourn Mill Road in Salisbury. The fire started on the inside at the Junction/Panel Box and was ruled accidental, as the blaze was caused by an electrical malfunction. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, a family member in the building discovered the fire, but there were…
Read MoreOfficials in Maryland once again held a news conference to update the public on the progress of the work being done following last month’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapse.The number one priority is reopening the deep draft channel. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath representing Unified Command talked about the significant progress that has been made…
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is accepting applications for two grant programs designed to expand bicycle and walking opportunities throughout the state. Applications for both the Transportation Alternatives Program and the Recreational Trails Program are being accepted through Wednesday, May 15th. Additional information and links are found below: Additional information: The Transportation Alternatives…
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Legislation awaiting consideration in the Senate would require immediate steps to address profoundly underperforming schools in Delaware. Under the measure, superintendents of districts with failing schools would be required to collaborate with the Department of Education and school administrators to create short-term and long-term plans to raise performance. The bill, sponsored by State Reps. Bryan…
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Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown after drugs were found in his vehicle yesterday morning. On April 9th about 10:50 a.m., the school resource officer notified school staff that there was an odor of marijuana coming from a student’s car. The student was working on his…
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An 18-year-old from Gainesville, Virginia has been sentenced to five years in prison in connection with a stabbing that occurred on Coastal Highway in Ocean City, Maryland around midnight on June 7th, 2023. Jackson Perry was sentenced earlier this month in Worcester County Circuit Court for reckless endangerment and possession of a knife. Perry will…
Read MoreSenator Tom Carper applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final national standard for (PFAS) in drinking water. EPA anticipates that if fully implemented, the rule would prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses. Senator Carper says that the EPA has taken a historic step to protect public health with…
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The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin a resurfacing project to improve the ride quality on MD 336 (Lakesville Road) between Blackwater Road and Andrews Road this week in Church Creek in Dorchester County. On Friday, April 12th, crews will begin milling (removing the top layer of asphalt) the roadway to prepare…
Read MoreThe cause of a shed fire in Dorchester County late yesterday afternoon is under investigation. The blaze broke out on Linkwood Drive around 5:00 p.m. damage to the structure was estimated to be at $10,000 and damage to the contents–at $20,000, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported.
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UPDATED – 04/08/24 – The Delaware Capitol Police has identified the man involved in a shots fire complaint near the Kent County Family Court in Dover as 68 year old James Kaiser Sr., of Dover. ======================================== UPDATE 4/4/24–9 p.m. — Additional details have been released in a shots fired case in the vicinity of the…
Read MoreAs 2024 election season gets underway, the Eastern Sussex Democrats will be hosting appearances by many of the candidates in the coming months. Their latest meeting last night featured gubernatorial candidate Collin O’Mara. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… According to the Delaware Department of Elections, the two officially filed candidates for this…
Read MoreFrom 4/4/24: In the daily update on work around the crash site at the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath today said the number one priority continues to be reopening the shipping channel… Just north of the channel, they are working to remove the large section of debris. From 4/3/24: Maryland Officials held a…
Read MoreThe Easton Police Department has released a statement regarding charges against Sergeant Jason Dyott of misconduct in office. The department acknowledges that this was the result of a time-consuming investigation led by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office and the Special Prosecutors Office of Maryland. In the statement, every member of the police department is said…
Read MoreFire hydrants in ocean blocks across the City of Rehoboth Beach will be flushed next week to help ensure water quality and remove mineral deposits that may occur in water distribution pipes. City officials say impacted customers may experience low water pressure or discolored water. They ask that you avoid running the washing machine or…
Read MoreThe Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) is offering support to students applying for financial aid for college who have been affected by delayed federal financial aid determinations. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick says they will continue to look for ways to remove hurdles and provide direct support to help students interested in furthering their education…
Read MoreDelaware State Police have arrested a 63-year-old Greenwood man for felony DUI after a police chase on Tuesday evening. On April 2nd at about 5:30 p.m., a trooper noticed a black Chevrolet Silverado with a fictitious registration plate traveling southbound on Deep Grass Lane. The trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle began…
Read MoreFor the first time in a decade, the number of overdose deaths in Delaware has decreased. According to data from the Delaware Division of Forensic Science, there were 527 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2023, representing a 1.8% decrease compared to 2022. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long is optimistic that the efforts are having an…
Read MoreA structure fire that occurred on Beulah Road in Hurlock in Dorchester County after 2:30 a.m. this morning is under investigation. Several pieces of powered equipment were in the pole barn at the time of the fire, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage. No injuries were reported.
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