Joe Ciccanti
Today, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, alongside Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shared that over $2 million in grants are headed to Delaware thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY23 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. This program aims to link up communities that have been left out of opportunities due to past transportation choices.…
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will hold three debates among candidates for the City of Milford Council. Debates are planned as follows: • Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 6 to 8 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Madula Kalesis, Lori Connor and Nadia Zychal •…
Mark G. Schaeffer has filed to run for re-election to Sussex County Council 3rd District. Councilman Schaeffer says he would like to continue his work to ensure the viability and sustainability of Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies in Sussex County and adds that the men and women of our Volunteer Fire/EMS Service deserve our full support and respect, and…
A fatal vehicle fire that occurred late this morning on Nanticoke Road in Quantico is under investigation. Firefighters discovered a 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck on fire to the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for 20 minutes before bringing it under control, and then they found human remains in the vehicle. Deputy State…
Due to predicted inclement weather, the Ocean City Spring Clean Up originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd will now take place on Sunday, March 24th–from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision to reschedule has been made to ensure the safety and convenience of all residents and staff. Ocean City officials apologize for any inconvenience this…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding for grant award projects in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Projects recommended…
Mountaire is hosting four Easter for Thousands events this Saturday, March 23rd on Delmarva and in North Carolina to pack 20,000 complete meals in a box for families facing food insecurity this Easter. Churches and nonprofits who have pre-registered will be picking up boxes for distribution that same day. Their Easter menu includes corn, peas & carrots, apple sauce,…
In light of the ongoing negotiations around a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, today, Senator Tom Carper is leading colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to establish a framework for U.S. Recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian State. The letter, also signed by Senator Chris Coons, highlights how the framework is the first step for the U.S.…
More than half a century since the first graduate program at Salisbury University was launched, a new Graduate School has now been established. In 1962, the first graduate program was the Master of Education. Since then, SU’s graduate offerings have grown to include 14 master’s and two doctoral programs. In addition to overseeing SU’s graduate…
A bill that has been passed by the Delaware Senate and is now ready for Governor Carney to take action on includes an adjustment to hunting regulations. Section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition…
Starting Monday, March 18th, work will begin on a project to upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge over the Mispillion River. The project consists of raising the bridge deck to provide both a traffic calming feature as well as a handicapped accessible mid-block pedestrian crossing linking the riverwalk. The first phase is expected to last around…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Trenton, New Jersey man for numerous drug charges following a chase that took place last night in Magnolia. At about 11:42 p.m., troopers on patrol spotted a vehicle with an equipment violation traveling northbound on Peachtree Run at Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia. Troopers attempted to pull the…
If you were driving in Worcester County yesterday– on Rt. 589 near Manklin Creek Rd and on the side of the Harry W. Kelley bridge heading into Ocean City, you might have seen a construction worker seemingly focused on the job. However, the most observant drivers would have noticed the police radio in his hand.…
As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13th at Concord Pond, a popular fishing spot in Sussex County. Registration is open now. At the cleanup event, volunteers will gather in the pond’s parking area…
A group of U.S. Senators have unveiled a bill aimed at improving care for patients jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Approximately 12.2 million low-income or disabled people in the United States are jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Dual eligibles are a diverse group with a complex, unique set of needs. This population includes…
Worcester County Public Schools is sharing with the community that Stephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Gabrielle “Gabby” Remington, who is also the school’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, was featured on Good Morning America today alongside her 90-year-old grandfather, Paul Hocheder, for a video Gabby posted that went viral. Gabby’s video featured her grandfather’s first…
Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone has introduced legislation that seeks to correct a current bias in Delaware’s election law impacting the outcome of countless races throughout the state. Numerous academic analyses have concluded that there is a considerable benefit to a candidate’s name appearing first on the ballot. According to the National Conference of State…
Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Cold Stone on North DuPont Highway last week. The investigation began on March 13th at 12:26 p.m., when the owner of the store called Dover Police to report the burglary. Police say that sometime between March 7th at 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on March 8th,…
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has confirmed that those who live in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) are exempt from paying the $5.00 monthly charge into the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). Back in January, the County informed MDE the requirements for the exemption had been met. This exemption will result…
Dover Police have arrested a 57-year-old Dover man for a robbery that occurred late last night at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on North DuPont Highway. Police say a purse was stolen at knife point while the victim was sitting in her vehicle. While responding to the scene, a witness contacted the Dover Police Department and reported that they saw…
Funding that has been secured for Delaware will go towards some of the most pressing needs in all three counties–including the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for families and seniors, the development of workforce and job training programs, and increase in access to affordable and quality health care. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that she…
Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland and Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester have released statements following the vote by the House to pass the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is H.R. 7521. TikTok is a popular video-sharing smartphone application (app) owned by ByteDance Ltd., a privately held company headquartered in Beijing, China,…
Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening on South State Street in Camden. Troopers responded to the report at about 5:42 p.m. Police say while two teenagers were walking, five unknown males approached them and assaulted them. They took their property and fled. The teens were being treated at an area hospital,…