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Inmate Who Failed to Return to SCCC After Approved Pass Apprehended

By Joe Ciccanti / October 22, 2025

The Delaware Department of Correction has announced that an offender from the Sussex Community Corrections Center (SCCC) in Georgetown who failed to report to his work location while on an approved pass has been apprehended. The date of the walk-away was October 17th. Department of Correction Officers in Rehoboth Beach apprehended 32-year-old Ollee Lincoln-Plummer yesterday,…

Sea Witch® Festival Parking Restrictions and Road Closures

By Joe Ciccanti / October 22, 2025

The annual Sea Witch® Festival, hosted by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, is October 24th-26th. The parade will glide down Rehoboth Avenue at 11 am on Saturday, October 25th and will bring parking restrictions and road closures throughout the city. There is no overnight parking permitted for any Rehoboth Avenue parking spaces Thursday…

17-year-old, Adult Charged in Milford Gun Incident

By Joe Ciccanti / October 22, 2025

Milford Police have arrested two individuals after an armed incident on NW 2nd Street. Officers say a 17-year-old pointed a gun at three people in a vehicle on October 17th and later brought two untraceable handguns onto school property at Milford High. He is facing multiple felony charges. Police also arrested 19-year-old Ivan Salez of…

Shooting in Dover Leaves Four People Injured

By Joe Ciccanti / October 22, 2025

Dover Police are investigating a shooting that left four people injured Monday night. Shortly before 8 p.m., Dover Police received a call regarding the shooting on Mifflin Road. Officers responded and found four victims–all young men from Dover–ranging in age from 18 to 23.  Police say victims were at a residence on Mifflin Road when…

Tax Credit Program Supports New Affordable Housing in Milford

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

Affordable housing options are expanding in Milford. The Delaware State Housing Authority, alongside Governor Matt Meyer, developers, and housing advocates, has launched Mispillion Station II—a project that will renovate 32 apartments and add 16 new units to the community. The joint venture between Severn Companies LLC and Searfoss Development LLC is supported by nearly $547,000…

City of Rehoboth Beach to Preserve Surf Avenue Walkway’s Historic Charm

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

The City of Rehoboth Beach will rebuild the Surf Avenue walkway using wood rather than concrete, following feedback from local homeowners and residents. City officials had initially proposed expanding the walkway to five feet and replacing it with concrete, but the updated plan keeps it four feet wide and ADA-compliant. The 200-foot section, in place for…

UPDATE: Gold Alert Issued for Lincoln Teen–Canceled

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

UPDATE: *10/16/25 @ 6:45 p.m.- Elian has been located*   Original Post: Delaware State Police Troop 7 has issued a Gold Alert for 13-year-old Elian Rios-Perez of Lincoln. Elias was last seen near North Old State Road in Lincoln on October 16th at 8:15 a.m. Attempts to contact or locate Elian have been unsuccessful, and…

UPDATED: Dover PD CANCEL Gold Alert for Missing Lewes Man

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 19-year-old Mason Morrone of Lewes. Morrone was last seen in the area of Dover Behavioral Health Thursday around 1:00 p.m. At the time, he was wearing all black with a gray bookbag. Attempts to contact him have been unsuccessful and there is a concern for…

UPDATE: Two Injured in Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles in Greenwood Area

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

UPDATE: Two women have been hospitalized after a crash involving multiple vehicles in the Greenwood area this morning. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that this morning shortly after 8:00, a Kenworth tractor-trailer was traveling southbound on Shawnee Road approaching Mennonite School Road. A BMW X3 and a Toyota Highlander were also heading…

Maryland 9-1-1 Board Recognizes Excellence in Service Delivery

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

The Maryland 9-1-1 Board hosted its annual day of celebration yesterday evening at the Grand Hotel Ballroom in Ocean City. The annual ceremony honors Maryland’s 9-1-1 telecommunicators and celebrates excellence in 9-1-1 service delivery and training, essential components for effective emergency response. The celebration also recognizes the demanding and life-saving work that is performed by 9-1-1…

UPDATED: 28 year old Salisbury Man Sentenced in 2023 July 4th Block Party Shooting in Salisbury

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

UPDATED – 10/16/25 – A Salisbury man has been sentenced for a deadly shooting that happened in 2023.  The sentence comes following a five-day jury trial. Antravon Harmon was sentenced to a total term of incarceration of 258 years, 45 years of which is without possibility of parole. The 28-year-old received the sentence today in…

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Milford

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving one vehicle that occurred last night in Milford. According to State Police, on October 15th shortly after 8:30 p.m., a Ford Mustang was heading northbound on Bay Road north of Jenkins Pond Road when the vehicle left the east side of the roadway, struck a tree,…

Christen Linke Young Confirmed by Delaware State Senate as DHSS Secretary

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer congratulated Christen Linke Young on her confirmation by the Delaware State Senate as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS). Following her confirmation vote, Young was formally sworn in during a ceremony at Legislative Hall in Dover. Governor Meyer said she will chart a path toward a stronger,…

Gold Alert Issued for Missing Georgetown Man

By Joe Ciccanti / October 16, 2025

Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for a missing 53-year-old Georgetown man. His name is Luis Rivera. He is approximately 5’8 and weighing about 145 pounds with blue eyes and a bald head. Luis’ clothing description is unknown. Luis was last contacted Wednesday, October 15th via text message but has not…

Bank Robbery in Seaford Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

Seaford police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred at the M&T Bank on Sussex Highway yesterday, October 14th around 2 p.m. Police say the suspect entered the bank, demanded money, and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash. The Criminal Investigations Division(CID) is actively investigating. Anyone with information pertaining to this case should contact…

DelDOT Highlights National Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings toured recent pedestrian improvements on Kenton Road in Dover to highlight National Pedestrian Safety Month and the ongoing work to make Delaware roads safer for pedestrians Including the 20 pedestrian fatalities that have occurred to date this year, there have been more than 300 pedestrian fatalities in our state over…

Crash Involving School Bus and Garbage Truck in Georgetown Area

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

Here’s an update on the  crash that occurred early this morning involving a school bus. Delaware State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that about 7:18 am, a school bus was traveling southbound on East Piney Grove Road near Governor Stockley Road. At the same time, a Mack garbage truck was traveling northbound on East…

Arrest Made in Connection With Easton Home Invasion

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

Easton, Maryland Police have arrested a 35-year-old Cambridge man in connection with a home invasion that occurred on January 17th at the Mulberry Hill Apartments. Investigators say Reginald E. Quailes forced entry while wearing a ski mask and struck the victim in the face as he put a bat through the door. He was taken…

Governor Matt Meyer Joins Governors Public Health Alliance Focused on Public Health Coordination

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer has joined 14 other Governors in announcing the launch of the Governors Public Health Alliance, a new coalition of states and territories that officials say is designed to protect the health of people across the United States. In addition to Governor Meyer, the initial members of the alliance will include Maryland Governor…

Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program Update: Schedule Change and Revised Timeline

By Joe Ciccanti / October 15, 2025

For the remainder of 2025, there will be no planned runway closures in 2025 related to the Easton Airport Airfield Modernization project. All previously noted December 2025 and January/February 2026 runway closures are canceled. Operational impacts and runway closures will now take place in 2026. New dates and timelines will be shared in the coming…

Governor Matt Meyer Ceremonially Signs Two Bipartisan Child Safety Bills

By Joe Ciccanti / October 11, 2025

Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed Senate Bills 142 and 143 at Sussex Academy of Arts & Sciences in Georgetown. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…       Senate Bill 142 increases the penalty for sexual extortion in specific cases and requires schools to provide age-appropriate education for students on the dangers and warning…

UPDATED: Delaware State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Seaford

By Joe Ciccanti / October 10, 2025

UPDATED – 10/10/25 – Delaware State Police have identified 63 year old Jorge Ruiz of Seaford as the man who died in the fatal crash in Seaford on Wednesday. ============================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 10/08/25 – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash in which a vehicle exited the road and struck a tree. The…

DelDOT Traffic Alert: Bridge Rehabilitation Project in Frankford Area to Resume

By Joe Ciccanti / October 9, 2025

In the Frankford area, Armory Road/SR. 20 between Dukes Road and Omar Road will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, October 27th at 7:00am. According to DelDOT, the closure will continue until Monday November 3rd at 7:00am. Crews will complete a bridge rehabilitation project that began earlier this year and was paused through the summer…

UPDATE: Forecasters, Local Officials Monitoring Potential Coastal Storm This Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / October 9, 2025

Coastal areas on Delmarva are bracing for what is expected to be a significant coastal storm with the threat of flooding and beach erosion this weekend and  especially Sunday into Monday. Lead Hurricane Specialist at AccuWeather—Alex DaSilva tells the Talk of Delmarva what we can expect in terms of gusty winds. Localized flooding inland is…

2026 Delaware Teacher of the Year to be Named Tuesday

By Joe Ciccanti / October 9, 2025

Twenty outstanding teachers will be honored at a celebration on October 14th in Dover, when one of them also will be named Delaware’s 2026 Teacher of the Year. The candidates were nominated by their districts or the Delaware Charter Network during the 2025 calendar year because of their superior ability to inspire students with a love of…