Joe Ciccanti

Sussex Technical High School Students Conduct Emergency Drill 

By Joe Ciccanti / May 7, 2024

Sussex Technical High School’s Legal Support and Criminal Justice Technologies along with Coast Guard JROTC students, conducted an emergency drill earlier this month as part of their curriculum.  Under faculty supervision, the students successfully organized and executed an evacuation drill.  The scenario for the drill on May 2nd simulated a truck carrying a load of fertilizer with…

Delaware Completes Some of Nation’s First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams

By Joe Ciccanti / May 7, 2024

In an effort to lower pharmaceutical costs, the Delaware Department of Insurance has been building an investigation and enforcement program in order to address the multi-billion-dollar industry that has played a key role in increasing total cost of care and consolidating the pharmacy market. Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department…

Announcement of Multistate Settlement in Principle with Opioid Manufacturer for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced a multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Amneal Pharmaceuticals (Amneal) for its role in fueling the nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions and overdoses. Amneal produces several generic opioid products and was one of the largest manufacturers of opioids from 2006 to 2019, selling nearly nine billion pills.…

Cruisin’ Ocean City Event Next Week to Draw Thousands With Significant Police Presence and Impacts to Traffic

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

The Ocean City, Maryland Police Department is taking all necessary steps to ensure everyone’s safety as thousands of car enthusiasts are expected to visit the resort community next week. From Tuesday, May 14th to Sunday, May 19th, Ocean City will be designated as a Special Event Zone due to the Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The…

Georgetown Elementary School Receives National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Commitment to Empowering Students

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

Georgetown Elementary School has been recognized as a 2023-24 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a select number of elementary schools across the U.S. for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Launch, an elementary STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum. In addition, Millsboro Middle School was named…

Two Arrested for Murder and Attempted Murder at Delaware State University

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

The Dover Police Department held a news conference this morning Monday to announce the arrest of two individuals in connection with an investigation into the murder that occurred at Delaware State University on April 21st. The Dover Police Department is announcing the arrest of 20-year-old Destry Jones and 18-year-old Damien Hinson– both of Dover, for…

Milford Man Arrested for 6th Offense DUI

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

 A 59-year-old Milford man has been arrested for 6th Offense Felony DUI. The arrest happened yesterday afternoon, when just after 2 p.m., a trooper went to the scene of a Jeep Liberty that crashed into a mailbox and a utility pole on Cedar Creek Road near Heritage Road in Lincoln. Before the trooper arrived, he…

Water Service Repair Today in Salisbury

By Joe Ciccanti / May 6, 2024

Today, as part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, the Department of Waterworks Utilities Division today is repairing a water service at 304 Glen Avenue. Glen Avenue will be passable, as the outside East & West lanes will remain open. Work is underway this morning and will…

Kathy McGuiness Announces Run to be Democratic Nominee for 14th District Representative Seat

By Joe Ciccanti / May 5, 2024

Former State Auditor Kathy McGuiness is running to be the Democratic nominee for State Representative of the 14th District in the primary election on September 10th. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti was in Dewey Beach yesterday for her announcement… McGuiness (Kathy McGuiness for DE State House District 14 (mcguinessfordelaware.com) is in a three-person race…

UPDATED: DSP & DHSS Issue Urgent Safety Advisory After Surge of Suspected Drug Overdoses in Sussex & Kent Counties

By Joe Ciccanti / May 3, 2024

UPDATED – 05-04-24 – Delaware State Police continue to urge heightened awareness following a surge of suspected drug overdoses in Sussex County in the past week. Delaware Health and Social Services officials say they are now seeing cases in Kent County that require intubation and the level of care seen over the past week in…

Maryland State Police Increasing Patrols, DUI Enforcement Efforts for Cinco de Mayo Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

In anticipation of an increase in impaired drivers throughout Cinco de Mayo weekend, all 23 State Police barracks, across Maryland, will ramp up enforcement efforts to combat distracted, aggressive, and impaired driving. Troopers at each barrack, as well as the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort (SPIDRE) Team will conduct statewide DUI saturation patrols and…

The Office of the Marijuana Commissioner Publishes Official Proposed Regulations

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

The Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) is inviting stakeholders and interested parties to review and comment on the regulations that will control the State regulated adult-use recreational marijuana industry in Delaware. The OMC pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, has published the official proposed regulation in the Delaware Register of Regulations…

Three Arrested After Two Victims Shot At, Assaulted in Eden, MD

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

Three individuals have been arrested after an incident yesterday on McGrath Road in Eden, Maryland. At just before 4 p.m., deputies with the Worcester County Sheriff’s office responded to that area to assist the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office with finding someone who fled from a motor vehicle crash. Deputies learned that two victims had been…

Sussex Technical High School Announces Students of the Quarter

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

Sussex Technical High School administrators and teachers have announced the Students of the Quarter.  This quarter’s student recognition is based on respect.   First Row L-R: Samantha Geidel Christopher Ocampo-Fuentes Neveah Davis Ashley Adams Kiara Davis Emily Dukes Alisha Dennison Alana Reinhold Chelsea Poore Or’renonia Horsey Angela Lopez Adrianna Heck Second Row L-R: Tahmeer Klein Scearce Aidan…

Berlin Electric Utility Department Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Safety

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

Berlin Electric Utility Department received a Diamond Level Excellence in Safety Award and earned a Certificate of Excellence in Reliability during the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) 2024 Engineering & Operations Technical Conference, which took place last month in New Orleans. According to APPA, more than 160 utilities from across the country entered the annual Safety Awards.…

Beebe Healthcare Addresses Spike in Drug Overdoses

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

Beebe Healthcare leaders held a news conference this week to discuss the recent surge in drug overdoses in Sussex County. ER Dr. Paul Cowan provided information on what they have seen in relation to the surge at Beebe Hospital… The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services participated in yesterday’s press conference about the recent…

Governor Moore Swears in Additional Executive Leadership to Key Positions Across State Government

By Joe Ciccanti / May 2, 2024

Governor Wes Moore this week swore in five new executive leaders, each confirmed by the Senate during the 2024 legislative session, to fill key positions across state government. Those leaders include: Secretary Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., Maryland Higher Education Commission Secretary, William C. Tilburg, JD, M.P.H., Maryland Cannabis Administration Director, Usherla DeBerry, Ed.S., Governor’s Office of the Deaf and…

Offshore Wind Public Forum at Indian River High School

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

A public forum hosted by State Senator Gerald Hocker and State Representative Ron Gray was held this evening at Indian River High School in Dagsboro to allow citizens to learn more about the offshore wind proposals being considered. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more…

DSP Troopers Arrest Millsboro Man for Assault and Resisting Arrest

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

The assault of a woman at a house near Millsboro on Oak Forest Lane has led to the arrest of 35-year-old Brandon Myers of Millsboro. He faces multiple felony assault and resisting arrest charges. Troopers found Myers on the property of a business in the 32000 block of Long Neck Road. As Myers was physically…

Delaware State Police Arrest Correctional Officer in Multi-Agency Investigation of Official Misconduct

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

A Dover man faces several felony charges stemming from an investigation into misconduct by a Correctional Officer. The Delaware State Police in a joint investigation with the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC), Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) arrested 31-year-old Jahee White following an investigation in which it was discovered that…

18-Year-Old Charged in Connection with Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Released One Day After His Arrest

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

An 18-year-old from Cambridge who was arrested on April 29th for his involvement in a kidnapping and armed robbery on Howell Point Road in Trappe, Maryland has been released one day after his arrest. Flamond D. Woolford was charged with several crimes including Home Invasion, Kidnapping, First Degree Assault, Robbery, Armed Robbery, theft, and Reckless…

Caroline County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Boat Theft Case

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a theft case in which a red and gray 1993 20′ Champion motorboat, Long Term Trailer with a Maine Registration, and outboard 1991 Yamaha 200 boat motor were stolen from a driveway of a home on County Farm Road. A deputy responded to the report on Friday. At…

New Op-Ed from Senator Carper on the Need to Pass the KIDS Health Act

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

Senator Tom Carper along with Dr. Kara Odom Walker, executive vice president and chief population health officer at Nemours Children’s Health are calling on the U.S. Senate to pass Senator Carper’s Kickstarting Innovative Demonstrations Supporting (KIDS) Health Act, which would make it easier for children nationwide to get the coordinated and comprehensive care they deserve.…

DelDOT to Install New Traffic Signals on Route 113 in Selbyville

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

DelDOT will install two new, “full color,” steady stop-and-go traffic signals at the intersection of US 113 and Hosier Street and at the intersection of US 113 and Mason Dixon Shopping Center/Doyle’s Restaurant. Work will start next Tuesday, May 7th and will continue through mid-July–weather permitting. If you drive in the area of that work zone,…

Delaware Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 11

By Joe Ciccanti / May 1, 2024

With high costs associated with inflation, more families are turning to the Food Bank of Delaware and its network of partners for food assistance. On Saturday, May 11th, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to the more than 100,000 food-insecure Delawareans. Food Bank of Delaware President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky…