Joe Ciccanti
A 54-year-old Milford man waived indictment and pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard G. Andrews to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, on March 16, 2026, Drug Enforcement Administration agents executed a federal search warrant at Charles Meritt’s residence. In his…
The Town of Berlin has announced the results of the 2026 municipal election for the Town Council seats representing District 1, District 4, and At-Large. At the close of the candidate filing period at 4:00 PM on Friday, September 25th, only one candidate had filed for each available seat. In accordance with the Town Charter…
Maryland Senator Mary Beth Carozza says state assistance is underway to help Ocean City remove beach debris left by the nor’easter. Senator Carozza contacted state officials Monday to request help with cleanup and repairs. She says the state modified its beach maintenance contract to provide additional assistance. The senator also welcomed a $25.7 million Army…
The Ocean City Police Department has released the 2026 Country Calling Information Toolkit. Inside the toolkit, you will find: Updated festival details Transportation guidance and parking information Traffic and road closure updates Event timeline Frequently Asked Questions to assist before and during the event New this year is the “No Drone Zone”. This temporary flight…
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline continues to climb, up nearly 5 cents from last week. According to AAA, at $4.48 per gallon, this is the highest the national average has ever been for this time of year. Typically, the start of autumn brings lower gas prices, but lingering volatility in the…
The Town of Bethany Beach is informing the public that the beaches are closed until Noon, Monday September 28th 2026 when the Town will reassess beach conditions.
The Delaware Department of Correction is adding identity verification requirements for people who use its online messaging and video visitation services to communicate with incarcerated individuals. Beginning Monday, September 28th, users will have to upload the front and back of a valid government-issued ID, along with a selfie, before using the messaging or video visit…
Earlier this month, 50-year-old Kambreh Jones of Salisbury was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Firearm Drug Trafficking, Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine, Manufacture Cocaine, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, and related offenses. Jones was convicted following a two-day jury trial in April 2026. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello,…
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons and three other senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing transparency around artificial intelligence systems. The AI Systems Transparency Act would require AI companies to disclose what data their models collect, safeguards for children and adults, and measures designed to prevent systems from being misused or operating dangerously. The…
Wicomico County Public Schools says law enforcement checked all schools overnight following a bomb threat Wednesday night targeting elementary schools in the area. The district says deputies and officers conducted safety checks, patrols and walk-throughs at every school, and found nothing of concern. The school day began on time Thursday, with enhanced security measures continuing…
Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli Sworn in as President of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association
Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli has been sworn in as president of the Maryland Sheriffs’ Association, representing all 24 elected sheriffs across the state. Crisafulli was sworn in Wednesday during the association’s annual Professional Development Training Seminar. He succeeds Queen Anne’s County Sheriff Gary Hofmann as president. In the role, Crisafulli will work with sheriffs…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Wilmington man on a fifth-offense DUI charge following a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon in Dover. Police say a trooper stopped Kenny Jervey after a motorist reported a Volvo driving erratically on Route 1 near Smyrna. The trooper later observed traffic violations and signs of impairment after the vehicle…
A former Delaware insurance agent has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to three felony theft charges involving client funds. The Delaware Department of Insurance says Zenaida Nieves-Cordero, who operated Apple Insurance Inc., improperly withdrew hundreds of thousands of dollars from clients’ bank accounts over several years. The department says the…
Worcester County has launched an interactive online map that allows residents to track active and pending rezoning applications. The map shows the locations of rezoning cases and provides access to documents such as applications, staff reports and findings as they are added during the review process. County officials say the map currently includes cases submitted…
A new phone scam involving call forwarding has been reported in the area. According to the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff, scammers are posing as bank representatives and using spoofed phone numbers to make it appear the call is coming from a legitimate financial institution. Victims are then told to dial *72 and…
Forecasters are monitoring a developing coastal storm and current impacts from strong winds, which has already led to coastal flood advisories and warnings along Delmarva. AccuWeather Melissa Constanzer tells the Talk of Delmarva that biggest impacts from the storm system will be along the coast… She says the storm system’s peak, including some of its…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from accessing a database containing personal information on about 17 million commercial drivers. The order also blocks the administration from withholding more than $10 million in federal funding from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators over…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order establishing a statewide review process for large data center projects. The order applies to projects of 25 megawatts or more and creates a state task force to review proposals and maintain a public dashboard with information about projects, including projected power demand and water use. Governor…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings says a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon has permanently blocked the Trump administration from imposing certain penalties on states over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The ruling makes permanent an injunction issued last December and also blocks administration guidance…
Delaware health officials are notifying the public about a possible measles exposure in the greater Rehoboth area on September 4th. An out-of-state individual who was believed to be contagious traveled through the area and visited an unknown number of stores and restaurants. Because specific locations could not be identified, the Division of Public Health is…
Maryland and 40 other states, including Delaware, have reached a $694-million settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), a major auto lender that serves consumers with limited or poor credit. The settlement resolves allegations that CAC made unaffordable auto loans that led to defaults and repossessions, and failed to adequately prevent dealers from adding unwanted vehicle…
Prices at the pump continue to climb. AAA reports that the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is up 16 cents from last week at $4.43 and more than one dollar higher than it was a year ago. Crude oil remains high, averaging $100 per barrel amid continued volatility in the Strait of…