Joe Ciccanti
A Dover woman has been sentenced in a Hartly child abuse case. On September 10th, 26-year-old Kayla Manuszak received a 32-year prison term, suspended after four years, followed by probation, after pleading guilty to four counts of Child Abuse Third Degree. The case stemmed from a 2024 investigation at Hartly Early Learning Academy, where video…
A Candlelight and Prayer Vigil will be held in honor of Charlie Kirk will be held this Sunday, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. at The Circle in Georgetown. The event is open to the public. All who wish to pay tribute are encouraged to attend.
Delaware State Police have arrested a 38-year-old Seaford man for felony gun offenses and DUI after a traffic stop in the area of South Old State Road and New Hope Road. Police say he was driving with a suspended registration and license. Police initiated the traffic stop at about 10:30 p.m. on September 9th. Troopers…
The Delaware Tourism Office has opened applications for the second round of its Tournaments, Events, and Athletic Meets Sponsorship (TEAMS) Program. The initiative supports new and existing sporting events at all levels to boost tourism, drive economic impact, and attract regional and national attention to Delaware. In its first year, TEAMS awarded $500,000 to 24…
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, Sex Offender Registration Unit, is currently looking for State of Maryland Sex Offender, David Lamont Jones. Jones is a Tier III Sex Offender and is currently wanted on an active Dorchester County District Court Warrant for failing to register as a Sex Offender as required by law. Anyone with information…
Felton Police have arrested a 31-year-old Seaford man on a charge of terroristic threatening following a September 8th incident on East Main Street. Robert F Harding 5th turned himself in on September 10th. He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court #2 and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date. A…
Dover Police have arrested a 15-year-old from Dover following an incident in which shots were fired at a home yesterday morning. The investigation began at 10:10 a.m., when Dover Police responded to Trafalgar Drive. Multiple Officers responded and located the home that was shot on Trafalgar Drive, which they say was occupied at the time…
The City of Salisbury is preparing to welcome thousands of cyclists for the 2025 Seagull Century, which is a nationally acclaimed cycling event produced by Salisbury University, bringing thousands of riders from across the country to the Eastern Shore on Saturday, September 27th. Organized by Salisbury University, the ride has become a hallmark fall tradition,…
Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Public Health have issued a standing order on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and are calling on the Board of Pharmacy to convene an emergency meeting to protect vaccine access. The standing order refers to recommendations from other relevant professional organizations to determine eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.…
Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening at the Milford Senior Center to share updates on her office’s savings programs. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… More information can be found at treasurer.delaware.gov.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin resurfacing a section of southbound US 13 (Salisbury Bypass) in Wicomico County on Monday, September 15th. The work is expected to be complete by late fall, weather permitting. Starting Monday, crews will begin working 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on southbound US 13, between MD…
The Office of State Planning Coordination will host public workshops this month to review proposed updates to Delaware’s 2025 Strategies for State Policies and Spending document and maps. At each workshop, staff will give a brief presentation, explain how the maps and “investment level” areas were determined, and answer questions. The workshop schedule includes one…
In an effort to prepare K-12 students for a future shaped by artificial intelligence, the Recommending Artificial Intelligence Standards in Education (RAISE) Act has been introduced with the goal of supporting states in developing AI-focused academic standards. The legislation is intended to help teachers equip students with the skills they need for the modern workforce,…
The City of Salisbury and the Salisbury Police Department have announced their intent to cooperate with the efforts of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office on the 287(g) Program, which assists in the removal of incarcerated individuals who are found not to have legal status in this country. Chief Dave Meienschein of the Salisbury Police Department said…
A fire that occurred early yesterday evening at Queen Anne’s High School on Ruthsburg Road in Centreville has been ruled accidental. The blaze broke out after 7 p.m. in the back first floor office of the two-story educational building. The fire Alarm and sprinkler System were present and did activate. The Fire Alarm Company was…
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Dunkin’ Donuts on N DuPont Highway early this morning. Dover Police responded to the business around 4 a.m. for the burglary report. Officers found a front glass door broken. The ensuing investigation revealed the suspect used a hammer to break the front door glass and gain entry.…
Residents in the First State are reaching out, concerned that they will lose coverage for and access to immunizations, according to the Delaware Department of Insurance. In response, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has shared that several commercial carriers have agreed to maintain their current vaccine coverage levels, and the department is providing consumers with updated…
Governor Matt Meyer announced today that Delaware will be the first state in the nation to join the OpenAI Certification Program, a groundbreaking initiative to help students and workers build fundamental skills in artificial intelligence. The partnership will begin with early-stage programming across schools and workforce training programs to give every Delawarean the chance to…
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…