Joe Ciccanti
US Wind has secured a favorable Record of Decision (ROD) from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. BOEM’s Record of Decision brings the two-year National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process to a close and sets US Wind on a path to securing all remaining federal permits by the end of 2024. US Wind CEO…
The Dover Police Department has issued a Gold Alert for 63-year-old Donald Sheldon of Bridgeville. Sheldon was last seen leaving Dover Behavioral Health on August 27th and has not been seen or heard from since. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. Sheldon…
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) during the evening hours today, September 5th. A truck-mounted sprayer will be used to control adult mosquitoes in and near Seaford and Milford as well as near Bridgeville, Greenwood, Ellendale, Lincoln, Harrington, and Houston. All insecticides to be used are registered with the USEPA for mosquito control and will be applied…
A 46-year-old Marydel man has been arrested for CDS after a Sheriff’s Deputy found him appearing to be asleep in the driver’s seat. A caller had stated that a white pickup truck was parked partially in the roadway in the area of Bear Pond Road in Marydel. On the morning of August 29th, the deputy…
Delaware has joined the growing number of states who are preparing an infrastructure for future offshore wind projects. Governor Carney signed Senate Bill 265, “The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024” — along with several other environmental and energy policy bills — this morning at the Dupont Environmental Education Center in the presence of legislators…
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA), in partnership with the Division of Small Business has officially launched the Delaware Agricultural Financing Program (DAFP). This new program aims to increase the viability of Delaware’s agricultural industry by broadening lending opportunities across the agricultural sector. Delaware farmers, producers, and food processors actively engaged in crop, livestock, aquaculture,…
Governor Wes Moore has announced that Maryland will join the Internal Revenue Service’s Direct File online tool for the 2025 filing season, enabling taxpayers to prepare and file their taxes electronically and free of charge. Governor Moore was joined by state and federal leaders this week in making the announcement. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L.…
A Bridgeville man has been arrested for an incident of aggravated menacing that occurred in Seaford. According to police, the 42-year-old victim had been involved in an argument on Middleford Road with a man identified as Jacob Shade of Bridgeville. During the argument, Shade pulled a gun and pressed it against the victim’s chest. The…
Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old Greenwood man on multiple gun and drug-related charges during a traffic stop in Bridgeville. Police pulled him over around 10:30 yesterday morning, September 3rd northbound on Coverdale Road near Mill Park Drive due to a registration violation. After he exited the jeep, the trooper saw the handle of a gun…
Salisbury Police Officers are currently conducting an investigation into shots fired that occurred at approximately 12:20 this afternoon in the area of Jackson Street and East Vine Street in Salisbury. There are no reported injuries. Anyone with information regarding this incident should contact the Salisbury Police Department at (410) 548-3165 or anonymously through Crime Solvers…
Two individuals have been sentenced in connection with a missing person investigation going back to 2020–which then became murder case that crossed state lines. The sentences follow the disappearance and murder of 41-year-old Jennifer Leyanna of Felton, Delaware. According to the Delaware Department of Justice, on October 9th, 2020, now 43-year-old Leonard Church of Henderson,…
A new comprehensive resource guide for schools has been released by The Maryland Department of Health. The Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools includes training tools to better equip educators who are often the first points of contact for struggling students. The newly released Maryland Action Plan to Prevent Suicide in Schools is…
A single-vehicle crash in the area of Cottman Road and Residential Drive in Eden, Maryland has left one person dead. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, late in the evening on Monday, September 2nd, the vehicle was heading south on Cottman Road and failed to negotiate a turn. The vehicle traveled off the…
Beachgoers are advised that sections of the North Indian River Inlet Beach are closed to recreational activities due to debris and exposed bridge infrastructure creating unsafe conditions. Heavy equipment will also be moving in and around this area for the next several months. DNREC asks that visitors respect the access closures during this time period.
Three people have been arrested and charged following a road rage incident in Queen Anne’s County. According to the Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff, on the evening of August 24th, two vehicles were seen speeding and ramming each other on 301 Northbound near Warrington Farm Lane, prompting a traffic stop on one vehicle…
A resurfacing project to improve the ride quality on US 13 northbound (Salisbury Bypass) from US 13 Business (S. Fruitland Boulevard) to MD 12 (Snow Hill Road) next week. This work should be completed by mid-November, weather permitting. On Monday, September 9th, crews will begin milling (removing the top layer of asphalt) the roadway to…
A house fire that occurred yesterday afternoon on Crisfield Highway in Westover, Somerset County is under investigation. One occupant had to be assisted from the burning home by a passer-by. Two dogs were able to escape the home unharmed. Two individuals were transported to Tidal Health in Salisbury for smoke inhalation, which in each case…
A cat tested positive for rabies today in the area of Burnt Mill Road and New Hope Road in Willards, MD. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Rabies is a preventable viral disease that exists in the…
The Salisbury Police Department needs help in locating a missing 17-year-old. His name is Matthew Walsh. He was last seen on Birchwood Drive on August 29th at approximately 6:18 PM. Matthew is described as being 6′ in height, 180 pounds, and was last seen wearing black pants, a black t-shirt, and black shoes. Matthew has…
The Maryland Department of Transportation today released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030, outlining an $18.9 billion balanced plan that makes strategic investments to further the safety of the State’s transportation system and maintain operations. Important investments in the nearly $19 billion program include enhancing safety on the Eastern…
Due to the continued work in connection with the Easton Airport Airfield Modernization Program, Runway 4/22 is closed again following the Labor Day Weekend. The closure is effective today, September 3rd until this Friday September 6th at 7 p.m. Runway 15/33 is open. One runway will always be open and available for operations in 2024.…
A driver whose vehicle struck the back of an on-duty Wicomico County Sheriff Deputy’s vehicle is facing charges that include Driving while impaired by Drugs. The collision happened on August 30th at just after 11:30 a.m. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office, the deputy was westbound on RT 50 stopped at the red traffic…
Following a nearly years-long Market Conduct investigation, Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today penalties against Highmark totaling over $363,500 related to improper volunteer ambulance company claims reimbursement. Reports had been received that payments were going to residents rather than directly to volunteer ambulance companies for payment of services. Also identified were 89 instances of…
The Dover Police Department is offering the following information to better prepare the citizens for Back-to-School week. The Dover Police Department will utilize special enforcement units to increase presence in school zones and on bus routes throughout the city to target speed violations, passing of school buses, and other driving violations that threaten the safety…