Joe Ciccanti
Maryland State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in which two people were killed this afternoon in Queen Anne’s County. The driver and the passenger of a Toyota Camry, identified as 63-year-old Valerie Haines and 86-year-old Patricia Mead of Ridgley, Maryland, were pronounced deceased on the scene by Queen Anne’s emergency medical services personnel. The…
In accordance with the Town Charter 5.4.4 Uncontested Elections–the town council election in Bethany Beach has been cancelled. Theresa Keil, Jerry Morris, and Marc Tanowitz will be sworn in to serve a two-year term at the Town Council Reorganization meeting to be held on September 15th at 10:00 AM: The candidates submitted their intents prior…
UPDATE– 7/24/25: Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Other Location: Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of 4:30 p.m., the Recreational Water Advisory at Cape Henlopen Main Beach was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original…
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester and a group of Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act to help make homeownership more affordable for young and middle-class Americans. The bill would provide a refundable tax credit of up to $15,000—equal to 10% of a home’s purchase price—for qualifying first-time buyers. The credit would…
A fire at a house on East Church Street in Salisbury late last night was caused by an electrical failure in the area of the bathroom ceiling, according to the City of Salisbury Fire Department–Office of the City Fire Marshal. No deaths or injuries resulted from the blaze. Total damage was estimated at $10,000. The…
Governor Matt Meyer has announced a strategic leadership transition within his Administration. Vanessa Phillips, who has served as Chief of Staff since January 2025, is now Senior Advisor to the Governor. Meanwhile, Misty Seemans, who was previously Deputy Legal Counsel, is taking over as Chief of Staff. Governor Meyer praised Phillips for her instrumental…
Dover Police have arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for raping and strangling a 72-year-old woman while inside her home on Tuesday afternoon. Police say Antonio Powell is known to the victim. A warrant was obtained for Powell’s arrest, and just after 3:30 p.m., a Dover Police Motor Unit Officer took Powell into custody without incident…
Today, Governor Matt Meyer signed a package of legislation aimed at expanding opportunity, improving access, and strengthening protections for Delaware’s military families, veterans, and National Guard members. Governor Meyer states that these bills are about breaking down real barriers that military families face — obstacles that no service member or their family should have to…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will distribute $20 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1st. The funding will support public boating access, waterway dredging, emergency response equipment, and other infrastructure projects. Funded by boat excise taxes and a portion of the state gas tax, the program has…
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and John Cornyn of Texas have introduced the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and threat monitoring for state and local judges and court personnel. Senator Coons says public servants should be able…
Sussex County is addressing a diversion of treated wastewater from its South Coastal Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility near Bethany Beach. On Saturday, July 19th, the County’s Environmental Services division reported to DNREC that a damaged section of pipe had caused some of the sanitized effluent—normally discharged offshore—to instead flow into a nearby tax ditch by…
The Delaware Division of Small Business has unveiled EDGE 2.0 — a reimagined grant competition offering $1.15 million to help small businesses thrive. Governor Matt Meyer says Delaware small businesses are integral to our economy and affirms the state’s commitment supporting them every step of the way. He says EDGE 2.0 will make it easier…
The City of Rehoboth Beach will unveil a new historical marker – this one denoting the Rehoboth Beach Patrol’s long history – during a ceremony at 9 am Tuesday, August 5th on Baltimore Avenue in front of the new beach patrol building. The brief ceremony is open to the public. Mayor Stan Mills says they…
UPDATED – 07/21/25 – The man who was found deceased in a parked SUV on Olive Avenue in Rehoboth Beach on June 24th has been identified as 85 year old Lewis Johnson of Reston, VA. The Division of Forensic Science investigation determined that Johnson died of natural causes and that a family member drove Johnson to…
UPDATE- The Dover Police Department is canceling the gold alert for Garrett McDermott. He has been located and is safe. ============================================= The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Garrett McDermott of Dover. McDermott, who is 31 years old, was last seen at 8:00 a.m. today, the 17th, and there is a concern…
UPDATE 7/17/25: 6:30 p.m. According to Delaware State Police, just before 1 p.m., an Infiniti QX60 was traveling southbound on Coastal Highway approaching Janice Road. At the same time, a Subaru Forester was traveling westbound, from the crossover, attempting to cross Coastal Highway southbound for Janice Road. Police learned the Subaru entered the Infiniti’s path…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen. He has been located and is safe. Earlier Post The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Hai Van Nguyen of Dover. Nguyen was last seen at approximately 12:30 a.m. on July 17th in the area of…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that the state will receive $96,571.13 as part of a $202 million national settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc., resolving allegations of illegal kickbacks to promote HIV drugs. From 2011 to 2017, Gilead allegedly gave healthcare providers payments, meals, and travel perks to encourage prescribing its drugs—violating the Anti-Kickback…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 65-year-old Selbyville man for his 6th DUI felony offense in Lincoln. According to State Police, at about 2:00 p.m., troopers assigned to the Highway Safety Unit responded to Dupont Boulevard near Morgan Drive in Lincoln for a welfare check. When troopers arrived, they found a silver Lexus RX350 in…
A domestic assault that happened in Milton late last night led to the arrest of Terry Travis. According to Milton Police–at just after 11 p.m., officers responded to the incident at a home on Federal Street. Upon arrival, officers found the victim fleeing the scene on foot, suffering from severe head trauma and bleeding heavily.…
The U.S. Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, targeting programs including foreign aid, global health initiatives, and publicly broadcast emergency alerts for rural communities. Supporters of the bill argue it is a necessary step toward fiscal responsibility and a more focused use of taxpayer dollars. Senator…
A boat fire that occurred just before 2 a.m. (July 17th) on Taylor’s Island Road in Taylor’s Island in Dorchester County is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze occurred at the 35′ Concor, Cabin Cruiser Vessel. No injuries resulted from the fire. Damage is estimated at $75,000.…
The cause of a fire at an unoccupied single-story home on Luke’s Road in Salisbury overnight just after midnight is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the fire started on the inside. It took 40 minutes to control the blaze. The fire resulted in no deaths or injuries. Total…
A federal judge recently struck down a national rule that barred medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. In response, Delaware has enacted its own legislation—Senate Bill 156—crafted to make sure that medical debt will not be used as a negative factor in credit scores, employment decisions, or housing applications. Sponsored by Senator…