Joe Ciccanti
With the weather warming up, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges you to take precautions to avoid exposure to rabies and to be on the lookout for rabid animals during this active season. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the state’s wildlife populations. Since 2019, 54 animals have tested…
Occupants of a house in the Hickory Hollow Development in Smyrna are being assisted by the American Red Cross of Delmarva, and one firefighter is being treated for injuries after a fire occurred yesterday evening. The fire was reported shortly before 10 p.m. in the unit block of Zelkova Road. The fire was placed under…
A fire that occurred at an abandoned and vacant mobile home on Kibler Road in Greensboro in Caroline County is under investigation. The fire was reported by a passerby yesterday afternoon just before 2 p.m. The house had been abandoned for over 15 years, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire…
In what State Treasurer Colleen Davis calls “a critical step forward for Delaware’s cannabis industry,” legislation providing protections for banks and other financial institutions that serve licensed marijuana businesses has been approved by Delaware lawmakers. Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, Delaware has joined many other states in legalizing it for medical or…
The Division of Water and Division of Watershed Stewardship will conduct a joint virtual public hearing regarding the proposed offshore wind project. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, July 9th at 6 p.m. An information session on Delaware’s regulatory process was held earlier this month in Lewes. At the July 9th meeting, the Division of…
Legislation that would create the Delaware Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) Commission has been passed in the Delaware House. The Commission’s task will involve making recommendations to the General Assembly and Department of Technology and Information on AI utilization and safety within the State of Delaware. The Commission also will conduct an inventory of all Generative AI…
In a joint investigation with Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 4, The LewesPolice Department has identified and arrested 53-year-old Paul Rowan of Harrington for a theft of a camping trailer on June 13th. The theft occurred on Kings Highway. Rowan was charged with Felony Theft, Criminal Mischief and Criminal Trespass 3rd Degree, and…
Governor Wes Moore and Attorney General Anthony Brown today announced the launch of a new online system in the state of Maryland to help survivors of sexual assault track evidence anonymously… Governor Moore at the news conference earlier added that this new system will hold law enforcement accountable for effectively and efficiently processing evidence. The…
Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans insecticide application(s) in and near Fenwick Island during this evening–Thursday, June 20th. Spraying will be done to control adult mosquitoes near Selbyville, Frankford, Dagsboro, Millsboro, Georgetown, and Milton. Additional Information from DNREC–Mosquito Control: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas:…
A house fire occurred early this morning on Stone Boundary Road in Cambridge, Dorchester County. The fire at the 1,400 Square Foot structure was ruled accidental and occurred due to open flames/smoking materials in close proximity of combustible materials. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started inside–in the living room around 5 a.m.…
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% increase compared to 2023 and an 8% increase over 2019. AAA Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell says this July 4th week is anticipated to be the busiest…
U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that the United States has filed a civil complaint against the Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, LLC (“CIPS”) and its principal, Dr. Chee H. Woo, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. CIPS and Dr. Woo are accused of violating the False Claims Act…
A new lawsuit has been filed under the Maryland Child Victim’s Act of 2023 against the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. The case was filed in Delaware Superior Court as the Oblates’ local province is headquartered in Wilmington. 74-year-old Joyce Harper sued the Oblates, under the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 for alleged…
Following a national search, The Board of Education of Dorchester County announced earlier this month the selection of Dr. Jymil Thompson as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools. Dr. Thompson has been serving as Interim Superintendent since March 2nd. Board President Mr. Mike Diaz said, Dr. Thompson stood out as the best fit for Dorchester…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Smyrna man for his 7th felony DUI offense following a crash in which he and a 45-year-old passenger were injured. The crash happened in Hartly on Tuesday afternoon. Troopers responded to the scene of an overturned Isuzu Rodeo on Slaughter Station Road. The injuries to Paul Rowan and…
Senator Chris Coons applauds the Senate’s passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which will help local fire departments access funding for training, personnel, and equipment. Several of the grant programs funded in the bill are particularly important to small and volunteer fire departments. Senator Coons says local departments in Delaware and across the country are struggling to meet…
For those of you planning to travel north this summer, efforts that will address construction zone driving and safety issues will begin next month in the Newark area. DelDOT in partnership with the Delaware State Police, announces that starting Monday, July 8th, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896…
Bipartisan legislation to support the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies now heads to the President’s desk. The Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act passed the Senate with a vote of 88-2. Senator Tom Carper calls it a major victory for our climate and American energy security, adding that…
The Delaware House has passed legislation that would provide a more holistic and streamlined approach to addressing the needs of victims and their families. Sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senator Nicole Poore, House Bill 340 would pave the way for the creation of Family Justice Centers, bringing together a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a centralized location to offer…
As the first heat wave of the season blankets the region, AAA is reminding parents and caregivers of the dangerous temperatures inside vehicles and the deadly risk those temperatures can pose to children. Jana Tidwell, who is the spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic says one of the greatest contributing factors to children being forgotten in cars…
Former State Representative Ruth Briggs King has formally filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor. She spoke in all three Delaware counties yesterday in her campaign tour. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Extended Audio Clips of Her Speech (State Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner introduced Ruth Briggs King):
A 19-year-old from Dover, who was extradited back to Delaware with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice, has been formally charged in connection with a kidnapping case. According to Milford Police, the kidnapping occurred on May 11th. Tajon Cohen is accused of driving the victim around Milford and Dover areas against the person’s…
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened yesterday evening. Just before 8 p.m., Dover Police were called to Perfume Palace, located in the Dover Mall, for the report of a robbery. Officers learned that two individuals– dressed in all black wearing face coverings– entered the store, conveyed that they were armed with…