Joe Ciccanti
Federal funding is being directed toward continued operation of the Indian River Inlet Sand Bypass System at Delaware Seashore State Park, a project aimed at reducing beach erosion, maintaining navigation, and protecting infrastructure like Coastal Highway. Rep. Sarah McBride announced $600,000 in funding for the effort, which supports the system’s operation after recent upgrades. Officials…
The national average for a gallon of regular exceeded $4/gallon this week for the first time since August 2022. Today’s average of $4.08 is 10 cents higher than last week and $1.08 higher than a month ago. Crude oil prices have been surging, surpassing $100/barrel, as the conflict in the Middle East continues. The Delaware…
Sussex County Vocational Technical School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Carson is retiring effective August 31st, 2026, after seven years leading the district. Board President Gary Brittingham said Dr. Carson was key in advancing the district’s mission, improving programs, and helping plan the new Sussex Technical High School. Carson, who previously served the district as assistant…
A 40-year-old Princess Anne, Maryland man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and reckless endangerment. Alvin Thompson was sentenced yesterday, April 1st, by Wicomico County Circuit Court Administrative Judge S. James Sarbanes. He must serve at least 50 percent of his sentence before…
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and the Maryland Department of Health today announced a significant update to the Maryland Overdose Data Dashboard, which now includes data from the Rapid Analysis of Drugs (RAD) program. The statewide drug-checking program analyzes the composition of residues from routinely returned equipment submitted by Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs (OADPOP). The inclusion…
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles has announced that the DMV on the Go season officially begins today, April 2nd. The mobile unit will be in Sussex County three days a week, through October 29th from 10am – 2pm. Every Monday, it will be at the Lewes Transit Center, Tuesdays at the CHEER Center in…
The Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA) has launched Care for Good, a new health insurance program designed specifically for Delaware nonprofits with 10 or more enrolled employees. To help enroll members, DANA has partnered with local insurance broker Weiner Benefits Group, which will engage with the nonprofits and their broker during the enrollment process.…
Easton Police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Capital Regional Fugitive Task Force (CARFTF), arrested a 44-year-old Federalsburg, Maryland man on charges including robbery, second-degree assault, theft, and malicious destruction of property. James D. Shacochis Jr. was transferred to the Talbot County Detention Center. The charges stem from an incident on August 29th, 2025 incident…
After years of collaboration with agricultural, business, environmental, and government stakeholders, Senator Stephanie Hansen and Representative Debra Heffernan introduced The Wetlands Stewardship Act on Tuesday to ensure the long-term preservation of Delaware’s wetlands. Senate Bill 9 would create Delaware’s first combined tidal and nontidal wetlands program, establishing state-level protections for wetlands that currently lack adequate…
The Delaware Supreme Court has announced that Kenneth J. Kelemen, who has been serving as Acting State Court Administrator, has been appointed to the position on a full-time basis. Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr. praised Kelemen’s leadership, noting his eight years at the helm of the Judicial Information Center and his expertise in technology…
Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) hosted the Moore-Miller Administration’s first best practices conference to address overdose and substance use disorders in the state. Yesterday’s milestone event convened leaders, practitioners, individuals with lived experience, and community partners to strengthen collective efforts to reduce overdoses and expand pathways to recovery from…
UPDATED – 03/31/26 – An Ocean City man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for second degree murder. Worcester County Circuit Court Judge Brian Shockley last week sentenced 58 year old James Johnson of Ocean City – giving him 463 days of credit for time served and ordering him to provide a DNA sample.…
The annual Easter For Thousands event on Delmarva was held yesterday in Selbyville with several dignitaries helping pack meal boxes for families this year. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Mountaire Cares program is hosting packing events at four locations this year – one on Delmarva and three in North Carolina…
Delaware’s psychology licensing laws would be modernized, and access to mental health services would be expanded under legislation that has cleared the Delaware Senate. The measure, sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn now heads to the House for further consideration. According to the Delaware State Senate – Republican Caucus, Senate Substitute 1 to Senate…
Prices at the pump continue to rise in connection with the war in the Middle East. According to AAA, crude oil prices remain high as the Iran conflict nears the 4-week mark. The national average could reach $4/gallon in the coming days for the first time since August 2022. Gasoline demand is also on the…
Expanding access to affordable homeownership, Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester has introduced the Permanent Housing Affordability Act in Washington. The bill would use federal seed funding to boost the supply of permanently affordable homes through shared equity programs. Key provisions include creating a national fund for low-cost construction loans, launching grants to purchase land for…
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) dedicated its latest home in Laurel on Tuesday afternoon, marking the third house the organization has dedicated this month with others in Seaford and Milford. The most recent home was a rehabbed project, with the organization providing upgrades, repairs, and more to modernize the house for its newest homeowner…
Two years after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the state is making rapid progress on recovery and rebuilding. In an op-ed in the Baltimore Sun, Moore emphasized honoring the victims, supporting affected families, and highlighting Marylanders’ resilience. He noted that cleanup, funding distribution, and reopening the Port…
A bipartisan effort to crack down on credit repair scams is gaining momentum in Washington. Delaware Rep. Sarah McBride joined California Republican Young Kim to introduce the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act—now advancing in the Senate through Delaware Senator Chris Coons and Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski. The bill would block credit repair companies from charging…
Delaware educators say school safety is a major factor in whether they remain in the profession. In response, lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening protections for teachers and school staff. The measure elevates cases where an educator is intentionally or recklessly injured to a charge of second-degree assault. The bill defines an educator broadly,…
Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information (DTI) have announced federal approval of Delaware’s comprehensive plan to expand high-speed broadband infrastructure to more than 4,728 unserved and underserved homes and businesses. Nearly $27.8 million in federal funding was secured for this plan. According to the Office of the Governor, this approval represents…
Maryland House Republicans proposed several amendments to the FY 2027 budget aimed at increasing affordability, including a 30-day gas tax holiday, halting a planned gas tax increase, and rolling back various fees. Democrats questioned the effectiveness of the proposals, while Republicans argued the amendments would provide meaningful savings to residents. Republican members also offered amendments…
A Talbot County man has been arrested for physically abusing his one-month-old infant. According to the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Geovanni J. Greaves of Wittman, Maryland, faces multiple charges that include First Degree Child Abuse, Second Degree Child Abuse, First Degree Assault, Second Degree Assault, and Reckless Endangerment. On March 18th, Deputies from the…