Joe Ciccanti
Many Wicomico County households will soon gain reliable, high-speed internet access thanks to a $2.9 million state-funded broadband expansion project. The effort will help families in underserved areas stay connected for work, school, healthcare, and daily needs. Approximately 381 locations across the county are included in the project. Over the coming months, providers including Talkie…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in Frankford, leaving two people injured. Today, September 4th, at about 2:41 a.m., troopers responded to the area of Honolulu Road and Reed Street in Frankford for a report of a shooting. When troopers arrived, they found a 27-year-old man from Frankford…
William Thompson became the new Chief of the Delaware Capitol Police during a swearing-in ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Chief Thompson brings over two decades of distinguished law enforcement experience to this role. A graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Thompson began his career with the Philadelphia Housing Police in…
Marylanders can now more easily access services, information, and resources from the Office of the Attorney General thanks to a newly launched, modernized website at oag.maryland.gov. The redesigned platform features a user-focused interface, streamlined navigation, mobile-responsive design, enhanced accessibility, and simplified language translation, making it easier for residents to find what they need quickly. The…
Wicomico County intends to move forward with the Warrant Service Officer (WSO) model, a program with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) designed to enhance public safety by allowing specially trained officers to serve and execute administrative immigration warrants on individuals already in county custody. The WSO program is a structured partnership with ICE that…
Two 18-year-olds are dead after a crash involving one vehicle on Nassawango Road near Camp Road in the Snow Hill area of Worcester County. The crash was reported yesterday evening, Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:18 p.m. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, a  2016 Chevrolet Colorado pickup was traveling south on Nassawango Road, where…
Use of GLP-1 medications — widely prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and obesity — nearly doubled among Delaware’s fully insured commercial members between 2020 and 2023, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis released by the Department of Insurance’s Office of Value-Based Health Care Delivery. The review found that while utilization increased sharply, the expense of the…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that the National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), has awarded $1,010,500 in federal funding to support Phase II of the Pirate’s Wharf Park Development Project in Quantico, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will administer the grant with Wicomico County as the…
This morning, on the second day of school, fights broke out at Cambridge-South Dorchester High School after a student assaulted a school safety monitor, according to the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and officers from multiple agencies responded and quickly restored order. A 15-year-old and a 14-year-old were arrested on charges including assault, disorderly conduct,…
UPDATE: The Gold Alert for David Bender, issued by DSP Troop 5, has been cancelled. Bender has been found. Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 48-year-old David Bender of Delmar, Delaware. He was last contacted on September 1st, and his last known location was Food Lion on Sussex…
A school resource officer at Parkside High School in Salisbury has arrested 18-year-old student Devon Rinvil Thelusma after finding a loaded 9mm handgun and a small amount of suspected marijuana in his possession. The arrest was made today, September 3rd, at the school on Beaglin Park Drive. Thelusma was taken into custody and faces pending…
Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order to increase housing production across Maryland. Specifically, the reason for the order is to improve the use of state-owned land to create more efficient development, reduce state permitting timelines, and bring more homes to market faster. The effort aims to improve housing affordability while advancing the Moore-Miller…
In light of national headlines about school shootings and threats to campuses, many families may be nervous as the new school year gets underway. Locally, the Indian River School District puts a very high priority on school safety as District Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens tells the Talk of Delmarva… He adds that they want parents…
Easton Police following an investigation into a theft scheme have arrested 42-year-old Georgia L. Missimer of Preston. Police were called to Harbor Freight on Marlboro Avenue for a report of the employee theft. Store management told officers that Missimer had been voiding items from transactions and pocketing the cash. The scheme, traced back to June…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has signed nine bills aimed at strengthening Delaware school systems and celebrated the signing of another bill that provides universal free breakfast. Governor Matt Meyer, who is a Former middle-school math teacher, says that by expanding free meals, strengthening standards for school boards and educators, and making sure Delaware schools are…
Dover Police have arrested a 37-year-old Dover man on robbery charges following an incident Sunday night, August 31st. Around 8 p.m., Dover Police received a 911 call where a struggle could be heard on an open line. Officers responded to the area of South Bradford Street and Minor Street, where the call originated, and located…
The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2026–2031, outlining a $21.5 billion plan to improve safety, maintain roads and bridges, and support the state’s economy. With Governor Moore’s budget and roughly $400 million in new annual state revenues, Maryland has been able to use state funds…
With the new school year underway, AAA Mid-Atlantic is reminding drivers, parents, and students to stay alert as traffic increases around school zones. Public Affairs Manager Jana Tidwell noted that the mix of school buses, young drivers, commuters, and pedestrians makes this time of year especially hazardous. AAA encourages motorists to watch for changing traffic…
 Investigators with the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal have found that careless smoking caused an accidental fire at a Salisbury restaurant. The blaze broke out on the night of August 31st at Ruby Tuesday on North Fruitland Boulevard. The fire alarm was present but did not activate due to the location of…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has returned two bills to the General Assembly without his signature: Senate Bill 63 (with SA 1)–pertaining to wage enforcement in construction and Senate Bill 75 (with SA 1 & 2)–pertaining to local zoning and retail cannabis. In separate veto statements, the Governor outlined his concerns and a path forward that…
As the calendar turns into September, the Easton Airport is looking forward to moving into the next phase of their Airfield Modernization Program. The next phase of the project will focus on upgrading the airfield’s electrical infrastructure. This will involve installing a new electrical vault and regulators, running new conduit for the entire length of…
Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works have advanced $30.4 million in strategic investments to strengthen communities across the state, including the Eastern Shore. Among the projects approved was a $325,000 investment to acquire 27 acres in Worcester County that will be added to the Pocomoke State Forest, providing space to plant more…
The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is investigating an assault that happened in the area of 14th Street & St Louis Avenue on July 5th at about 3:00 a.m. Officers have been following up on other investigative leads and have been unable to identify the suspects. The individuals possibly live in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.…