Joe Ciccanti
Following a successful two-year pilot program, the Delaware Supreme Court has adopted a permanent policy that allows cell phones and other personal electronic devices (or PEDs) to be used with restrictions in state courthouses. The permanent policy will go into effect on August 7th. The new cell phone policy will follow the rules established during…
The Acting Director of the Secret Service–Ronald Rowe and FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate this week were questioned by lawmakers about security failures that led to the assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump. They appeared before a joint hearing conducted by the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Senator Tom Carper…
At this week’s Senate Finance Committee hearing “Tax Tools for Local Economic Development,” Senator Tom Carper discussed how tax incentives for local and state governments can generate economic opportunity for people living in low-income communities. During the hearing, Senator Carper emphasized the resilience and achievements of Delaware’s communities thanks to these tax incentives, and how…
Public access to recreation and open space will be expanded and enhanced throughout Maryland from Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program. Maryland Department of natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz said…
Elementary school-aged children in need with the necessities for school will receive help thanks to the Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. Troopers are asking for help with donations to fill each child’s backpack with school supplies. Operation Troopers Have Your BACKpack works with local communities and organizations to collect and donate school…
The Delaware Department of Elections (DOE) informs eligible Delaware residents who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10th, 2024, State Primary Election that they must register to vote on or before Saturday, August 17th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Only Delaware voters registered with the Democratic and Republican…
Governor Moore Attends Groundbreaking for New State Police Tactical Services Administration Building
Governor Wes Moore this week joined the Maryland Department of State Police and Maryland Department of General Services for the groundbreaking at the new Maryland State Police tactical services administration building in Jessup, Maryland. The new facility will help make Maryland safer through enhanced capacity to support specialized emergency and first responders from across the state.…
DNREC has announced the opening of a new boat ramp facility at Records Pond near Laurel in Sussex County. Construction began earlier this year on the new facility – which includes a new boat ramp with courtesy dock, expansion of existing parking lots to accommodate boat trailers, and new decking for an existing fishing pier…
UPDATED – 07/27/24 – George and Karyl Koch have lost everything after fire destroyed their Indian Meadows home in June. A fundraiser will be held at JD Shuckers at Peddlers Village on Route 24 on Wednesday, August 7th. The restaurant will give 10% of their total sales to the Koch Family. The restaurant opens at…
UPDATED 09/04/24: The Independent Investigations Division (IID) of the Maryland Office of the Attorney General today released the body-worn camera footage here from the fatal officer-involved vehicle pursuit that occurred on July 22nd in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland. The decedent was previously identified as 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson. The IID will generally release body-worn camera and dashboard camera…
The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to a boat fire that occurred on Bellevue Road in Royal Oak– Talbot County at around 7:00 this morning. The fire started on the inside of the boat, and according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the preliminary cause was an unspecified electrical event that…
A fire broke out on Double Creek Pt Road in Chestertown in Queen Anne’s County just before 5 a.m. this morning. An unspecified electrical failure under the camper caused the accidental fire. Structural damage to the 30′ Aluminum Camper with Attached Living Quarters is estimated to be at $100,000 and loss of contents at $20,000.
Effective immediately the outdoor burning ban in Worcester County is being lifted. Fire Marshal Matt Owens said that due to the significant amounts of rainfall throughout the county during the week, according to the latest Department of Agriculture drought indicator report, the drought conditions have improved, and the burn ban has been lifted. All who conduct outdoor…
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland in Fiscal Year 2025, which began July 1st. The funds will support new and improved public boating access facilities, dredging of navigable public waterways; emergency vessels and equipment for local first responders; and other…
In the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, 37-year-old Corey Sparks of Mardela Springs, Maryland this week pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and two counts of Sexual Offense in the Third Degree. On July 22nd, a Wicomico County jury was empaneled for trial in this case and opening statements were delivered. On the…
U.S. Senator Chris Coons introduced a bill to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision that significantly extends the length of time plaintiffs have to challenge federal regulations. The Agency Stability Restoration Act would reverse the court’s decision in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, issued earlier this month. Senator Coons…
An updated design for the Maryland bay license plate has been unveiled. Funds from the Chesapeake Bay license plate have long been invested in both the Chesapeake and Coastal Bays; now the new design will reflect that emphasis on the Coastal Bays as well. Yesterday, District 38 State Senator Mary Beth Carozza, in partnership with…
AAA is warning against the growing number of vehicle thefts plaguing the country. After exceeding the 1 million mark in 2022 for the first time in nearly 15 years, total vehicle thefts nationwide have continued to edge upward, according to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). While some cities and states have…
UPDATED – 07/23/24 – On June 20th an outdoor burning ban was put into place by the Worcester County Executive because of extreme dry conditions. County Executive Julie Giordano, in consultation with the Wicomico County Burn Ban Committee determined that the emergency is ended as of noon on Tuesday, July 23. The ban on outdoor…
UPDATED – 7/23/24 – President Biden will be returning to Washington this afternoon. The President has been in Rehoboth Beach for nearly a week, but he has isolated at his North Shores beach house as he recovers from Covid-19. His physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, in a statement Monday said that President Biden is greatly improved.…
A 31-year-old Lewes man has been arrested for felony thefts from vehicles over the last week in the Lewes area. The investigation into multiple thefts and trespassing of a similar nature in the Angola and Lewes area took place between July 8th and 17th. Police say in each of the incidents the suspect trespassed onto…
Easton Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened late last night (July 17th) at the Econo Lodge on Ocean Gateway in Easton. Approximately 11:32 pm, officers of the Easton Police Department were dispatched to that location and upon their arrival, the motel clerk who informed them that an African-American male had displayed a handgun…