Joe Ciccanti

UPDATE: Legislation Filed in Delaware to Provide End of Life Options–Clears House Committee

By Joe Ciccanti / January 29, 2024

UPDATE 01/29/25: A bill sponsored by State Representative Eric Morrison and Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend,  which provides end of life options to terminally ill patients has cleared the House Health and Human Development Committee. House Bill 140 would allow mentally capable, adult residents of Delaware who are terminally ill, having received a prognosis of…

UPDATED: DUI Crash in Townsend Kills Pedestrian; Dover Man Arrested

By Joe Ciccanti / January 26, 2024

UPDATED – 01/26/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 40 year-old Danny Rankin of Townsend as the man who died in a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred Wednesday evening in Townsend. ================================================= Delaware State Police have arrested a 36-year-old Dover man for DUI and related charges after a crash killed a pedestrian in Townsend yesterday…

UPDATE: Hazmat Incident in Pocomoke City, MD

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a chemical emergency in Pocomoke City this afternoon. A patient had been exposed to Iodine Monochloride. Two other victims were exposed– an additional employee and a first responder– who encountered the first patient during treatment. Initial efforts were to confirm all chemicals involved and identify proper…

UPDATED: 2nd Arrest in Cape Henlopen HS Student Arrested with Gun in School

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

UPDATED – 01/25/24 – A 15 year old Cape Henlopen High School student has been arrested in connection with the arrest of a 17 year old student found with a gun on school property last week. The investigation revealed the 17 year old had the gun at his Rehoboth Beach home after it was given…

Governor Carney Presents Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Presentation

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

Governor John Carney today presented his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025. He went over the highlights… The budget continues investments in other key areas as well–including investing in public schools, supporting families and the workforce, and protecting our environment. The governor also presented a broad overview which includes the 6-billion-dollar General Fund Operating Budget, $66.5 M for…

DelDOT Project to Install Center Median Barrier on Route 1 in the Milford, Magnolia Area

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

DelDOT has scheduled a project that will install a center median barrier on Delaware 1 from Trap Shooters Road to State Route 30. A pre-construction meeting was held early this month, and construction is expected to start in mid-February. The work is anticipated to be completed by April 2025. Crossover accidents on State Route 1,…

Thefts from Motor Vehicles in Worcester County

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying someone in connection with several thefts from motor vehicles on the northern end of the county –specifically in the West Ocean City area. If you can help identify this individual, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Images from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…

Legislation Introduced to Improve and Accelerate Processing of Tax Returns

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

While the use of e-filing has grown exponentially since its inception, millions of taxpayers choose to file their returns each year on paper. Bipartisan legislation that would greatly improve the processing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paper tax returns has been introduced. Today, U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Todd Young of Indiana unveiled the Barcode…

Governor Moore Announces Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Agenda

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

Priorities to make Maryland safer, more affordable, and more competitive, as well as make Maryland the state that serves are what comprises the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 Maryland General Assembly’s legislative agenda. The governor’s package of 16 bills advanced the administration’s priorities, as it completed cross-filing in the House yesterday afternoon. Governor Moore says, once passed,…

Demolition of Royal Treat Building in Rehoboth Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / January 25, 2024

The demolition of the former Royal Treat building on Wilmington Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is almost complete. The city issued a demolition permit in October, and removal of the building began about two weeks ago. As the Cape Gazette reports, prior to the Royal Treat, the building was home to a few different businesses offering…

School Resource Officer at Indian River High School Arrests Student Found with Knives

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

An 18-year-old Indian River High School student has been arrested after two knives were located in his backpack this morning. According to Delaware State Police, at about 9:00 this morning, school staff notified the School Resource Officer that they found a vape pen with suspected THC and two folding knives after searching the student’s backpack.…

Frequent Home Fires in Winter Months; Fire Safety Tips

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February. Nationwide, heating equipment is involved in 1 out of every 6 home fires and 1 in every 5 fire deaths. Because of the frequency of home fires in the winter months–more than any other season, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office,…

Phone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…

Governor Carney to Present Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2025

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

Governor John Carney will present his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2025 at 1 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, January 25th, at the Delaware Public Archives building in Dover. The event will be livestreamed on de.gov/budget and on the Governor’s YouTube channel. Also, to follow up on last week’s postponement, Governor Carney now will deliver his 2024 State of the State Address from the House…

Delaware State Police Detectives Investigating Armed Robbery of a Delivery Driver in Dover

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver that occurred yesterday evening in Dover. Police say that the armed robbery  occurred on General’s Way. According to the preliminary investigation, an unknown male suspect approached the victim while she was making a delivery at a home. The masked person displayed a firearm…

DRBA Commission Adopts 2024 Capital Improvement Program

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

In order to improve vital infrastructure in Delaware and New Jersey, the Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission has adopted the 2024 Capital Improvement Program. The Five-Year Strategic Plan contains one hundred and twenty major capital projects at several locations including at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry (CMLF) and serves as a planning tool for long-term…

Delaware State Fire School Recognizes Lifetime Instructors

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

At the recent Instructors Conference held at the Delaware State Fire School, five individuals were recognized as Lifetime Instructors. Instructors must be retired from active service, have been an active instructor for 15 years, have an outstanding record of service to the Agency and Emergency Services Community of Delaware, as well as dedication above and…

Proposed Legislation Seeks to Establish New Bills Deadline Near End of Legislative Session

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

House and Senate Republicans today discussed multiple reform proposals they are backing this year to improve public awareness and media scrutiny of bills moving through the state legislature. State House Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick is sponsoring House Bill 269, the first leg of a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to create a ‘crossover day.’ The measure would…

Water Main Repair Work Impacting Multiple Streets in Salisbury Today

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

As part of the City of Salisbury’s efforts to improve, repair, and maintain the Water Distribution System, The Department of Waterworks Utilities Division is repairing a water main today at 615 Homer Street. Homer Street is impassable from Route 13 to Johnson Street. This includes all through traffic and Emergency Vehicles. Work began around 9…

DNREC to Hold Public Hearing on proposed Revisions to the Striped Bass Spring Gill Net Season Regulation

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife will conduct a virtual public hearing at the end of this month on proposed revisions to the regulations governing the striped bass commercial fishing seasons, quotas, tagging and reporting requirements. The proposed revision would modify the spring anchor gill net season by adding two weeks in February and…

Upcoming Public Hearing Workshops to Provide Input and Comments on Proposed Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services

By Joe Ciccanti / January 24, 2024

Changes may be coming for those who use DART services. Cathy Smith, who is the planning manager for Delaware Transit Corporation says that under proposed plans, many of the routes and all three counties including intercounty routes would have schedule adjustments to improve their on-time performance and their connections. For Sussex County, you would see…

Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House to be Held This Tuesday Evening

By Joe Ciccanti / January 22, 2024

The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House this Tuesday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Public Works Facility, on 180 Vickers Drive in Milford. Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva that safety reasons were considered… The study…

Milford City Council Agenda Includes Springboard Village Public Hearing

By Joe Ciccanti / January 21, 2024

Tonight at 6:00 is a public hearing at the Milford City Council pertaining to public land potentially being provided for cabin dwellings to help the homeless. Springboard Collaborative aims to provide a safe, comfortable stepping-stone on the path to lasting housing. Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator Sara Bluhm tells the Talk of Delmarva if…

Congressman Andy Harris Holds Hearing in Ocean City, MD on Offshore Wind

By Joe Ciccanti / January 21, 2024

Members of congress along with six expert panelists participated in a hearing in Ocean City, Maryland this weekend– voicing their concerns about what they believe are negative effects that offshore wind industrialization is having on our environment, marine life, and economy. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Panelists: Previous Information Released by U.S.…

UPDATED: Four-Vehicle Crash in Milford Leaves Elderly Man Dead

By Joe Ciccanti / January 20, 2024

UPDATED – 01/20/24 – Delaware State Police have identified 78-year-old Larry Cox of Smyrna as the man who died in the fatal crash that occurred Thursday morning in Milford. ===================================================== A fatal crash involving four vehicles–an Acura TL, a Chrysler 200, a Toyota Sienna, and a Ford Focus– occurred early this morning on Bay Road…