Joe Ciccanti
TidalHealth broke ground this week on a new childcare center in Seaford that will serve employees and their families. The center is part of the health system’s “TidalHealth Kids” initiative, developed in partnership with KinderCare Learning Centers. The Seaford location, planned behind the Mears Campus, will accommodate up to 120 children and is expected to…
The City of Salisbury has announced a temporary closure of Mill Street between Route 50 and Lemon Hill Lane to accommodate ongoing bridge repair work. The closure is scheduled for today, Wednesday, Feb. 18th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this time, through traffic will not be permitted in the work zone. Officials advise…
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced the winners of its 5th Annual “Name That Plow” Contest. Nearly 300 submissions were received this year, with students from across Delaware showing off their creativity, clever wordplay, and snow-themed humor. The 2026 winners are: Scoop! There it is! – Cedar Lane Early Childhood (New Castle) No Mo Sno –…
Delaware officials are seeking sponsors and meal sites for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), a federally funded initiative that provides free meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the funding, while in Delaware, the State Department of Education oversees its administration. Eligible sponsors — including…
Delaware State Police Troop 4 is seeking help from the public in finding 62-year-old Christopher Powell. He is wanted for a burglary, and related offenses, that occurred in the Dagsboro area. He is possibly operating a green Dodge Ram with Delaware tag C124375. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful. Information on Christopher…
Governor Matt Meyer has ordered all flags at state buildings and facilities to be flown at half-staff to honor the lives and service of former Delaware state legislators, George Bunting and John Viola, who passed away last week. Flags are also to be lowered in remembrance of the life, service, and influence of the Rev.…
The Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred early Sunday morning around 1:00 AM. The victim contacted police in a parking lot located on South Independence Boulevard. Police say after a party the victim attended, two individuals approached him, and one pointed a handgun at him, demanding his property. The victim complied, and…
A fire that occurred on Sunday afternoon, February 15th, at a house with an attached garage on South Kaywood Drive in Salisbury was ruled accidental as a result of an electrical event. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began in the attic of the single-story, wood frame, single-family home.…
Governor Wes Moore announced a leadership transition at the Maryland Department of Human Services. Secretary Rafael LĂłpez will step down effective Feb. 23rd for health-related reasons. Deputy Secretary Gloria Brown Burnett will serve as interim secretary through April 1, after which former Baltimore County Administrative Officer Stacy L. Rodgers will assume the role of acting…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 19-year-old from Henderson, Maryland, for attempted burglary and related charges. On February 8th, detectives began investigating an attempted burglary at Smoke Needs, on Halltown Road in Marydel. Detectives learned that during the overnight hours, someone attempted to break into the business with a hammer. On February 15th at approximately…
The Delmar Fire Department was called to assist with a structure fire yesterday on the east side of Salisbury. The Wicomico County Emergency Operations Center dispatched Salisbury, Parsonsburg, and Pittsville fire departments to the scene. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof of a one-story house. Additional support units from the Delmar Fire…
In Maryland, an independent statewide Office of Inspector General would be formed under legislation that Delegate Ryan Nawrocki has introduced. The office would be intended to increase transparency and reduce waste in state government. According to the Maryland House of Delegates, the legislation would create a fully independent Office of Inspector General with statewide jurisdiction, modeled…
UPDATED – 02/13/26 – Delaware State Police has identified 60 year old Vincent Spinelli of Millsboro as the man who died in a single-vehicle fatal crash on Wednesday evening in Millsboro. ========================================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 02/12/26 – A 60-year-old Millsboro man is dead after a single-vehicle crash that occurred last night (February 11th) in Millsboro.…
Drivers in certain areas of the region may notice gas prices ticking up slightly ahead of the holiday weekend. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week to $2.94.  Current prices remain below what they were this time last year when the national average…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 56-year-old Millsboro man for felony drug and weapons charges following a search warrant yesterday in Long Neck. On February 11th, members of the Sussex County Governor’s Task Force, Sussex County Drug Unit, and the Delaware State Police Special Operations Response Team, executed a search warrant at a property on…
Officers of the Easton Police Department extradited 42-year-old Valtoya A. Taylor of Camden, Delaware on an arrest warrant charging her with Organized Retail Theft, Theft Scheme $100 to under $1500, and related charges. Taylor was released to the custody of the Talbot County Detention Center. According to police, on October 16th, 2025, officers of the…
The Delaware Tourism Office is planning four statewide watch parties for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as nearby Philadelphia prepares to host matches this June. Delaware is partnering with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 as an official promotional partner. Events are scheduled in each county, along with a World Cup Final watch party in Newark. Governor Matt…
One person is dead and two others injured following a single-vehicle crash that happened last night in Wicomico County. Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Matthew Garcia of Rockville, Maryland. Investigators say Garcia was driving a Honda Civic around 8:41 p.m. on South Division Street near Coulbourn Mill in Fruitland when he failed to stop…
Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a theft in which the victim reported paying $400 to a “Mary Murray” on Facebook Marketplace for a couch and delivery of a couch. The victim sent the money via Zelle payment, and once the payment was sent, communication was lost with the seller. The victim…
Delmarva Power hosted a sign-up event late yesterday where customers learned about utility assistance programs that can help them save energy and money. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… More information can be found at Delmarva Power’s website: Delmarva.com. Also, Customers can visit delmarva.com/ReliefDE for the latest information. For Maryland customers,…
 The Maryland Park Service will launch a new, modern reservations system on Tuesday, February 24th. The new system will allow visitors to more easily book campsites, cabins, mini-cabins, pavilions, and other amenities at 37 state parks. The upgraded platform will offer a faster, more user-friendly experience on both desktop and mobile devices, along with a…