Joe Ciccanti
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’s (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’s motion to dismiss the case. Ocean…
The passage of the sweeping federal budget bill—nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” as referred to by supporters—has 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—such as covering emergency refills, simplifying prescription transfers, and ensuring…
The Throw Away Dogs Project is mourning the loss of K9 Ender, a donated and trained police dog who served with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland. The organization learned of his death from an outside source and is awaiting details from an ongoing investigation. Founder Carol Skaziak emphasized the value and importance of…
The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office has conducted a thorough investigation into the drowning deaths of the two young children, which happened on June 29th. It has been determined that these tragedies were accidental. At about 7:30 p.m. on the 29th, deputies responded to Greensboro Road in Greensboro for the drowning report. When deputies arrived, they…
Governor Matt Meyer has signed into law the Act to Amend the Charter of the City of Milford relating to enumerated powers and city council government. The Act to Amend the Charter grants the City Council the power to exercise eminent domain for the purpose of property acquisition, with the exception of land to be…
The Salisbury Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Aliyah Dixon, who was last seen on East Church Street on July 1st, at about 11:00 p.m. Dixon is 14 years old. She is described as being 5’05” and 120 pounds. She was last seen wearing a light gray sweater, jeans, and pink…
Legislation to examine auto insurance rates passed in both the Delaware Senate and the House. Senator Spiros Mantzavinos had introduced legislation that would establish the Automobile Insurance Reform Task Force. This measure is intended to help ratepayers save money and mitigate the financial burden shouldered by low and middle-income families. Senate Concurrent Resolution 111 creates the…
The cause of a chicken house fire that occurred yesterday just before 10 a.m. on Tuckahoe Road in Denton, Maryland is under investigation. The blaze, which started in the front portion of the 60′ X 600′ chicken house, caused an estimated 500,000 in structural damage. Anyone with information regarding this fire should contact the Upper…
UPDATE 7/3/25: Dr. Nikki Miller has been officially nominated as the Republican candidate for the upcoming special election in Delaware’s 20th District. A longtime educator and community leader, she emphasizes bipartisan, results-oriented policies. Her campaign priorities include traffic improvements, responsive constituent service, protecting farmland, smart growth with infrastructure, and practical solutions to everyday issues. Additional Information:…
A Greensboro, Maryland-based home improvement contractor has been convicted and sentenced for felony home improvement fraud. On June 20th, 44-year-old Jeremy Bowen was sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of three counts of felony home improvement fraud through a guilty plea entered in Sussex County Superior Court. The sentence follows an investigation…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced a settlement with Diamond Materials, a contractor found to have made unlawful payroll deductions from workers’ wages on public construction projects. An investigation revealed the company falsely claimed deductions were for worker training benefits, when in fact the money was used to pay for a contractor association membership. As…
The Delaware State Senate this week passed the Transfer on Death Act (TODA) 21-0. The Transfer on Death Act introduces non-probate transfer of real estate, which gives real property owners the ability to designate individuals as beneficiaries upon the owner’s passing. The person named to receive the property wouldn’t have any legal ownership until the…
The Maryland State Highway Administration will begin repairs to two bridges over the Wicomico River on US 50–Ocean Gateway and MD 991 (Main Street) in downtown Salisbury next week, weather permitting. According to MDOT, starting Monday, July 7th at 7 a.m., crews will begin the work on the bridges. The project includes replacing protective structures around…
Delaware State Police Troop 3 has issued a Gold Alert for 31-year-old Peter Davis, 3rd of Magnolia. He was last seen on Daffodil Lane in Magnolia on June 25th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. He is described as a black man,…
If your commute feels a bit slower today, there’s a reason. With the Independence Day holiday this week, AAA is projecting a spike in travel — meaning more congestion on the roads. A record-breaking 72.2 million travelers across the US, including more than 203,000 Delawareans, are expected to travel 50 miles or more for the…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Samantha Levering. She has been located and is safe. The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for Samantha Levering of Dover. She was last seen at 12:45 p.m. in the area of 128 McKee Road Dover, DE. Attempts to contact her have…
Maryland State Police are seeking help from the public for information related to the cold case homicide of a 26-year-old woman in Wicomico County in 1989. On September 9, 1989, Colleen Powell West was found dead in a remote area along Bear Swamp Road near Wango, Maryland. She was last seen alive on the evening…
The Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Firearm Violence Prevention and Intervention has released a Preliminary State Plan and a new Firearm Violence Data Dashboard as part of a public health approach to reducing gun violence. The State Plan outlines key goals, including analyzing Maryland’s firearm policies and programs, improving access to firearm-related data, enhancing…
With the Fourth of July approaching, you may need information on available DART transportation services. In Sussex County, the Beach Bus services and Route 305 will operate on Independence Day, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. All other DART services, fixed route and paratransit, will not operate. With the free DART Transit app, you can plan your trip,…