Joe Ciccanti
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ocean City Police Department Substation (to benefit police officers and the community in terms of accessibility and safety) was held this week. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… 聽 The site of the new OCPD substation is at the Corner of S. Baltimore Avenue and Somerset…
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has released a mapping study that identifies areas in Delaware most suitable for tidal wetlands to migrate, based on projections of future sea level rise.聽Marsh migration is defined as the movement of tidal wetlands from their current habitat, toward higher and drier ground, to avoid being…
聽 To help address nationwide nursing shortages, legislation has been introduced that establishes a two-year pilot program through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the creation and expansion of state nursing workforce centers鈥攌ey hubs for planning, research, and initiatives to strengthen the nursing pipeline. It also authorizes HRSA to create a national…
The Indian River School District is filling several vacancies on its Citizens Budget Oversight Committee, which provides additional transparency and ensures that stakeholders have input into the district鈥檚 budgetary process. The committee was developed and operates in accordance with Delaware Code and Delaware Department of Education regulations. Committee membership will be composed of the Superintendent,…
UPDATE: 7/10/25: 7:09 p.m. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning at around 7 a.m., a Jeep Renegade聽was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a Mack tractor and trailer was on the southbound shoulder聽of Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor, backing up in the聽construction…
Maryland has joined eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to issue a request for information seeking project recommendations to improve grid reliability, support economic growth, and reduce electricity costs for Marylanders. The action is part of the Northeast States Collaborative鈥檚 strategic plan to explore ways to reduce costs and make energy systems more reliable. Governor…
Chesapeake residential home heating customers will see a rate increase of 6% and non-heating customers will see a rate increase of 6.5% as a result of a settlement of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation鈥檚 (Chesapeake) natural gas base rate case that the Delaware Public Service Commission (PSC) approved. This means the average residential home heating customer will…
After surveys indicated that it is stable and safe to use, the Grove Park Canal Dock has been reopened. 聽The dock, which provides two boat slips and a launch area for canoes and kayaks, is open from sunrise to sunset. Boats may utilize the boat slips to load and unload passengers and supplies for a…
A shots fired complaint in the Holly Brook Apartment Complex involving a vehicle led to the arrest of two individuals. Officers began to initiate contact with the parked vehicle. Police say it then attempted to leave the apartment complex and entered the roadway without activating the headlights; causing a public safety hazard. Officers conducted a…
The investigation into a shooting incident that happened on June 19th on Valley Drive in Milford has led to the arrest of 23-year-old Jashaun Johnson of Selbyville. According to police, on June 21st, investigators secured an arrest warrant for Johnson related to this incident. With the assistance of the U.S. Marshal鈥檚 First State Fugitive Task…
A Salisbury man wanted for shooting his father to death in Wicomico County in February has been arrested in Auburn, Maine. He was arrested yesterday by the Maine Violent Offender Task Force. Investigators believe he fled to Maine after the fatal shooting in February and was using an alias. 31-year-old Jabril Roynell Walters was wanted…
With summer travel in full swing and recent severe weather, AAA Mid-Atlantic urges travelers to be ready for potential delays caused by fast-moving summer storms. Severe weather鈥攂ringing lightning, hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes鈥攃an seriously disrupt air travel, especially at major hubs like Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Charlotte. When these key airports are forced…
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred this morning in Kent County.聽 Around 7:23 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Centreville Barrack responded to the area of southbound U.S. Route 301 at Maryland Route 313 (Galena Road) the report of the crash. According to a preliminary investigation by Maryland State…
Governor Wes Moore announced the first round of grants through the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program, a key initiative under his economic competitiveness executive order. The program aims to speed up the development of shovel-ready sites to attract, retain, and grow businesses, while boosting private sector investment statewide. Governor Moore emphasized that economic growth is…
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon at a second story apartment on Pine Street in Cambridge, Dorchester County has been ruled accidental–as a result of unattended cooking, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The resident has been displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.聽 聽
Fire Officials Investigating Attempted Arson Attempts in Caroline County; Multiple Vehicles Targeted
Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy鈥檚 Transport on West Belle Road in Ridgely, Caroline County where multiple vehicles were targeted. On the morning of July 7th, the owner discovered damage to the interior of one truck and later discovered that other vehicles had also been targeted. The total estimated damage…
Worcester County officials are warning the public about an email scam designed to trick residents and business owners involved in the permitting and plan review processes into wiring money for alleged fees. The scammers impersonate Development Review and Permitting (DRP) staff members and claim the recipient must pay a fee without delay.聽DRP Director Jennifer Keener…
UPDATED – 07/04/25 – DNREC has lifted this swimming advisory. A re-test was conducted July 3, and following a 24-hour lab test, the water sample from Rehoboth Avenue showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard.聽聽 ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/03/25 – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)…
Governor Wes Moore has announced that eligible Maryland households will begin to see increased energy assistance benefits. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Programs, the goal of the additional benefits is to help families better afford the rising energy costs. Due in part to increased appropriations for the Strategic Energy…
UPDATED – 07/03/25 – 11pm – A candidate’s forum was held Thursday evening at the Lewes Public Library with five candidates seeking the nomination for the 20th District House seat recently vacated by Stell Parker Selby. Following the forum Alonna Berry was chosen the Democratic nominee for the Tuesday, August 5th special election. Berry will…
The Ocean City Mayor and Council, along with the 34 other co-plaintiffs challenging the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management鈥檚 (BOEM) Record of Decision approving the US Wind project, applaud the decision of Judge Gallagher and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to deny US Wind鈥檚 motion to dismiss the case. Ocean…
The passage of the sweeping federal budget bill鈥攏icknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” as referred to by supporters鈥攈as passed in Congress, sparking sharp reactions across the political spectrum. Supporters, including members of the House Freedom Caucus, call it a major win for fiscal responsibility, border security, and tax reform. They say the bill reduces the…
As Rite Aid has commenced Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings resulting in many pharmacy closures in Delaware, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has issued a consumer protection bulletin to help patients maintain access to their medications. The bulletin outlines steps insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) must take鈥攕uch as covering emergency refills, simplifying prescription transfers, and ensuring…