Joe Ciccanti
Former Delaware Senate President Pro Tempore Patricia “Patti” Blevins has died after decades of public service, including time on the Elsmere Town Council, as Elsmere mayor and nearly three decades in the Delaware Senate. Governor Matt Meyer has ordered the Delaware flag lowered to half-staff in her honor. The governor extended condolences to her family,…
A Milford man has been sentenced to more than a lifetime in prison for a brutal attempted murder that took place in 2024. On September 10th, 39-year-old Derrick Legree was sentenced by a Kent County Superior Court Judge to life, plus an additional 21 years in prison for convictions of Attempted Murder First Degree, Possession of…
Eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the November 3rd, 2026, General Election must register to vote on or before Saturday, October 10th at 11:59 p.m. in order to vote in the General Election, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. If you are…
UPDATED 10/02/26 – Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag will be at Half-Staff This is to advise that Governor Wes Moore ordered the United States Flag lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, October 3, 2026. This is the day of the funeral service for Chief George Bacorn, Chief of Police for the…
Gas prices have been coming back down, offering some relief for drivers. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped nearly 7 cents from last week to $4.41. This follows a record-setting September at the pump. The monthly average was $4.33, 50 cents higher than the previous September record of…
Millsboro has been designated Delaware’s newest Downtown Development District, making it eligible for state and local incentives aimed at encouraging new housing, businesses and redevelopment in the downtown area. Governor Matt Meyer announced Millsboro along with Claymont and Newport as the state’s three newest districts, bringing the program to all 15 districts allowed under state…
Governor Wes Moore today signed two executive orders to advance new solutions to Maryland’s housing shortage and create more opportunities for people, families and communities to thrive. The orders lower housing costs by accelerating the use of more cost-efficient construction techniques, building a workforce ready to meet the state’s urgent housing need, and reforming permitting,…
If you’re a State Farm auto insurance policyholder, you may be receiving money as part of a national $5 billion dividend to qualifying customers. Delaware Insurance Commissioner Navarro has announced State Farm’s rate reductions in the state, along with details on the distribution process for the dividend. The one-time distribution will go to qualifying State…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed Senate Bill 249 and an executive order establishing Delaware’s new harm-reduction framework. The law allows the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health to license and regulate harm-reduction programs, expanding services intended to prevent overdoses and disease while connecting people with treatment and other support. The executive order directs DHSS…
AAA is urging Delaware drivers to use caution as deer activity increases during the fall mating season, when collisions are more common, particularly at dawn and dusk. The average animal-strike insurance claim for Delaware policyholders reached $7,500 in 2025, up 20% from five years earlier. AAA advises motorists to watch for deer near wooded areas,…
Delaware is establishing its first entertainment production tax credit as part of an effort to attract film, television and digital media projects to the state. Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed legislation creating the incentive and modernizing the state’s Motion Picture and Television Development Commission. The new tax credit provides a 30-percent transferable credit for eligible…
Governor Wes Moore has officially announced a record-breaking $32 million in grants to boost economic mobility and fight child poverty through Maryland’s ENOUGH Initiative, the administration’s first-in-the-nation program to reduce the number of children living in poverty. The investment will support community-led solutions to poverty in 30 communities in 13 counties across the state where…
A 54-year-old Milford man waived indictment and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, on March 16, 2026, Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a federal search warrant at Charles Meritt’s residence. In his…
The Town of Berlin has announced the results of the 2026 municipal election for the Town Council seats representing District 1, District 4, and At-Large. At the close of the candidate filing period at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 25th, only one candidate had filed for each available seat. In accordance with the Town Charter…
Maryland Senator Mary Beth Carozza says state assistance is underway to help Ocean City remove beach debris left by the nor’easter. Senator Carozza contacted state officials Monday to request help with cleanup and repairs. She says the state modified its beach maintenance contract to provide additional assistance. The senator also welcomed a $25.7 million Army…
The Ocean City Police Department has released the 2026 Country Calling Information Toolkit. Inside the toolkit, you will find: Updated festival details Transportation guidance and parking information Traffic and road closure updates Event timeline Frequently Asked Questions to assist before and during the event New this year is the “No Drone Zone”. This temporary flight…
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb, up nearly 5 cents from last week. According to AAA, at $4.48 per gallon, this is the highest the national average has ever been for this time of year. Typically, the start of autumn brings lower gas prices, but lingering volatility in the…
The Town of Bethany Beach is informing the public that the beaches are closed until Noon, Monday September 28th 2026 when the Town will reassess beach conditions.
The Delaware Department of Correction is adding identity verification requirements for people who use its online messaging and video visitation services to communicate with incarcerated individuals. Beginning Monday, September 28th, users will have to upload the front and back of a valid government-issued ID, along with a selfie, before using the messaging or video visit…
Earlier this month, 50-year-old Kambreh Jones of Salisbury was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Firearm Drug Trafficking, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Manufacture Cocaine, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, and related offenses. Jones was convicted following a two-day jury trial in April 2026. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello,…
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons and three other senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency around artificial intelligence systems. The AI Systems Transparency Act would require AI companies to disclose what data their models collect, safeguards for children and adults, and measures designed to prevent systems from being misused or operating dangerously. The…
Wicomico County Public Schools says law enforcement checked all schools overnight following a bomb threat Wednesday night targeting elementary schools in the area. The district says deputies and officers conducted safety checks, patrols and walk-throughs at every school, and found nothing of concern. The school day began on time Thursday, with enhanced security measures continuing…