Joe Ciccanti
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…
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… 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. Marsh migration is defined as the movement of tidal wetlands from their current habitat, toward higher and drier ground, to avoid being…
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—key 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’s 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 was traveling southbound on Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor. At the same time, a Mack tractor and trailer was on the southbound shoulder of Dupont Boulevard near Avenue of Honor, backing up in the 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’s 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’s (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. 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’s 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—bringing lightning, hail, heavy rain, and even tornadoes—can 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. 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.
Fire Officials Investigating Attempted Arson Attempts in Caroline County; Multiple Vehicles Targeted
Deputy State Fire Marshals are investigating an attempted arson at Murphy’s 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. 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. ================================================= 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…