Joe Ciccanti
A new report from the American Lung Association urges Maryland lawmakers to prioritize the protection and preservation of vital funding for tobacco prevention and cessation programs as well as safeguarding the state’s Clean Indoor Act from exemptions, all in an effort to reduce the overwhelming human and financial burden of tobacco use. The 2025 鈥淪tate…
The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the community about potential scam attempts targeting families using the Inmate Search Feature on their mobile app. Scammers may contact you, falsely claiming they can assist in releasing a loved one or covering court fees in exchange for payment. The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office will never request money…
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired and a home damaged yesterday– Tuesday evening. The investigation began around 7:30 p.m., when Dover Police received a call to Willis Road following the shooting. Officers responded and talked to one of the residents. Police say an unknown individual (s) fired several…
Six individuals have been arrested following an operation conducted by the Dover Police Department that specifically targeted prostitution at an undisclosed area hotel. Police conducted the operation yesterday, January 28th. The Dover Police Department has been actively exploring strategies that will help address all of the concerns, including measures to deter patronage. Patronizing or soliciting…
The City of Seaford Police Department has promoted a 10+ year departmental veteran, Tyler Justice to the position of Deputy Chief of Police, effective February 3rd, 2025. Tyler was hired by the Seaford Police Department and graduated from the Delaware State Police Academy in 2014. Deputy Chief Justice said he is extremely honored and excited…
A coalition of attorneys general including Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings are suing the Trump administration to stop an order that according to the AG’s office withholds trillions of dollars in funding that every state in the country relies on to provide essential services to millions of Americans. Attorney General Jennings calls this order “callous,…
UPDATED – 01/24/25 – A second arrest has been made by Dover Police in connection with a collision on East Loockerman Street just after 1:30 Tuesday afternoon that left a 1 year old boy in critical condition. After further investigation, police have arrested 21 year old Patience Dodd of Smyrna after learning that she also…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer this week signed Proclamation #1, declaring January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the State of Delaware. Governor Meyer was joined by Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay, Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown, Steven Yeatman, the Secretary of the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families along with several Delaware state…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today will sign an executive order meant to develop a process and plan for fast-tracking homebuilding permits. Governor Meyer will be joined by various cabinet nominees, as well as the leadership of the Delaware League of Local Governments. 聽聽
A coalition of state attorneys general including Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland as well as Attorneys General from California, New York,聽Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Mexico, and Vermont, issued a joint statement addressing a memorandum from a Trump-era appointee at the聽U.S. Department of Justice regarding state and local roles in…
A 41-year-old Ellendale man has been arrested for an incident that occurred late Tuesday at Southern Grille on South Old State Road in Ellendale. According to Delaware State Police, before troopers arrived, they were told that a naked man was inside swinging an object at patrons. Employees were able to safely evacuate the patrons from…
Today, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer announced his Good Governance Executive Order, which directs state employees and agencies to prioritize transparency and ethical practices in conducting all state business.聽 Governor Meyer聽said this executive order is the first step in delivering an ethical government you can believe in–adding that Delawareans should trust that their state government is…
UPDATE: The Dover Police Department is canceling the Gold Alert for Asya Walker. She has been located. Previous Post: The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 21-year-old Asya Walker of Middletown, DE. Walker was last seen yesterday– January 22nd at about 10:36 p.m. at Bayhealth Kent Campus on South State Street Dover,…
Twenty-six educators from Wicomico County Public Schools have been named semifinalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year, and have been celebrated in their schools. They now begin the extensive judging process that will lead to the naming of the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year on April 10th.聽Semifinalists will participate in a scored Fishbowl public…
The investigation continues into an explosion that occurred at PharmaCann, a cannabis extraction facility in Stevensville, MD in which two employees were injured –one which was severe but not life-threatening. The incident occurred around 2:00 p.m. yesterday in an extraction booth where propane and butane were used. Fire sprinklers contained the damage, and Hazmat teams…
The Maryland Department of Health has received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for two significant Medicaid programs. The first approval allows Maryland to provide targeted Medicaid services for incarcerated individuals who have substance use disorders (SUD) or serious mental illnesses (SMI) up to 90 days before their release, starting July…
In Worcester County, law enforcement who had been searching for a 10-year-old verbal autistic child, Korey, who went missing in the area of Cannon Drive in Ocean Pines, Maryland was located safe and unharmed on Cannon Drive shortly after 8:00. yesterday evening. This successful outcome was made possible by the dedicated efforts of public safety…
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road early this morning. The investigation began just before 4 a.m. when Dover Police were called to the store. An employee of the store told police that the robber had entered the store wearing a mask, stated he had a…
Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for Wednesday, January 22st between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. as cold temperatures are expected to push their peak energy over the top. They advise members to conserve energy to keep costs lower. Delay use of unnecessary lights and appliances聽such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes…
Governor-elect Matt Meyer has been busy lately with Inaugural Celebration Events leading up to the big day on Tuesday, January 21st. One of his stops was in Seaford yesterday (Saturday) for a donation drive. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…
UPDATE 1/17/25 at 2:55pm聽 – Joseph has been located. Thank you all for your assistance. 聽 ========================== 聽 The Berlin Maryland police Department has issued a critical missing person alert. 24-year-old聽 Joseph Bunner Jr. was last seen on foot at about 11:30 a.m. leaving The Willows, on 312 Maple Avenue in Berlin. He told his…
Governor Bethany Hall-Long has joined state legislators and advocates to sign an Executive Order to create the state鈥檚 first LGBTQ+ Commission. According to the Governor’s Office, the nine-member commission will serve to strengthen ties between the government and LGBTQ+ organizations, help remove barriers to societal participation for LGBTQ+ people and improve the delivery of services…
CONSUMER ALERT: Avoiding Fraudulent Charities and Scams While Donating to California Wildfire Relief
Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to beware of fraudulent charities and scams when donating to the relief efforts to help ease the devastating impact of multiple wildfires that are currently burning large swaths of the Los Angeles region in California. Many individuals are eager to help those affected by this unprecedented…