Joe Ciccanti
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today delivered his State of the State Address… The Governor also said homicides are down nearly 50 percent statewide, with historic declines in crime reported in every corner of the state. He credits that progress to collaboration among community leaders, elected officials, and local schools, along with targeted funding directed to…
Previously approved federal funding for a flood mitigation project in Dewey Beach has now been released, putting the long-awaited project back on track. Town officials say funding for the Read Avenue flood mitigation project had been withheld in December, prompting leaders to ask residents to contact state representatives for support. According to the Town, community…
The Delaware Department of Correction has launched an enhanced community notification system to strengthen information-sharing with residents statewide. The new community notification system is a free service residents can sign up for to receive facility emergency alerts and non-emergency informational messages from the Department of Correction (DOC) by text, phone, and e-mail. Department of Correction…
Two individuals –30-year-old Maurice Parker, of Frederica, and 34-year-old Ashley Zernell– were arrested following a joint drug investigation by the Milford Police Department and the Delaware State Police Kent County Governor’s Task Force. Police located Parker on February 4th in a Walmart parking lot on North DuPont Boulevard in Milford. When detectives contacted Parker, he…
A fire that occurred yesterday afternoon, February 10th, on Twilley’s Bridge Road in Salisbury has been ruled accidental. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze started at a nearby brush pile the owner had been previously burning which spread to a garage and a vehicle. No injuries were reported. Total…
The Georgetown Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance regarding a hit and run crash that occurred Sunday, January 22nd at 9:30 AM. The vehicle entered The Circle from East Market Street and while exiting on to North Bedford Street, the right portion of the trailer struck a building. Anyone with information should contact the…
The month of February is kicking off with slightly higher gas prices. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular is up a couple of cents from last week at $2.89. Gasoline demand is down, as fewer drivers hit the road during the recent winter storms. But this is the time of year…
UPDATE — 02/05/26: Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis says a woman has turned herself in following a hit-and-run crash in Salisbury that involved a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent. The incident occurred Tuesday when a passing vehicle struck the agent. Deputies extensively interviewed the woman, reviewed video evidence, and examined her cell phone…
Several Delaware schools are being recognized for strong academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps. The Christina School District earned national recognition, with Albert H. Jones Elementary named a National ESEA Distinguished School for exceptional student performance, and William B. Keene Elementary honored for closing the achievement gap. In Sussex County, Frederick Douglass Elementary…
State Senator Eric Buckson is leading a statewide discussion on how Delaware measures high school success, questioning the SAT’s role as the primary measure of school performance and student proficiency. A former public educator and coach at Polytech High School, Buckson says the SAT has value for college-bound students but was never designed to measure…
Maryland farms could soon be allowed to expand on-farm food service operations under new legislation designed to create economic opportunities and add value for local communities. The proposal, introduced by the Maryland Department of Health in coordination with the Departments of Agriculture and the Environment, would streamline food licensing by creating a new, renewable one-year…
As football fans look forward to the big game, Super Bowl Sunday is consistently one of the deadliest days for drunk driving in the United States, with approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on game day involving alcohol-impaired drivers, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). AAA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)…
From now through Super Bowl Sunday, the Food Bank of Delaware is collecting canned soup as part of its fourth annual SOUPer Bowl food drive. Food Bank President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky says the drive gives the community an easy way to turn Super Bowl excitement into meaningful support for Delaware families facing hunger. Donations…
Maryland has received federal approval to expand high-speed internet access statewide. According to the Office of Governor Wes Moore, the approval specifically applies to the State’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, and provides $79.1 million in funding, which will support the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Connect Maryland initiative. State officials…
The Delaware Division of Small Business will open applications February 20th for the Delaware Grocery Initiative and First State Food System Program, which aims to expand access to healthy, affordable food in food deserts and at-risk areas statewide. The program offers $700,000 in grant funding for Delaware farmers, independent and community grocery retailers, food banks,…
Law enforcement has given the all-clear at Dover High School and Kent County Secondary ILC following an investigation into multiple bomb threats early this morning that disrupted school transportation and operations in the Capital School District. Earlier today, the district implemented a two-hour delay for students in grades 1 through 8 after the threats prompted…
A record 992 hunters applied for 540 available State Wildlife Area turkey hunting permits ahead of the upcoming spring season. The Wildlife Section conducted the annual lottery January 21st, covering all 19 state wildlife areas and Delaware’s two national wildlife refuges—Bombay Hook and Prime Hook. Permits are valid for one of four season segments, with the spring turkey…
A fire that occurred late last night at a two-story, single-family home on Almshouse Road in Oxford, Talbot County is under investigation. The house was vacant at the time of the fire. A neighbor called 911. No injuries were reported. The total estimated loss is $100,000. Anyone with information regarding this fire should contact the…
UPDATE: 01/29/26–11:00 PM Runways 04/22 and 15/33 are open. As always, check NOTAMs for the most current information. Use extra caution around the drive-through gates due to ice. T-Hangars: Several T-Hangars remain inaccessible and hazardous with several inches of ice on the ground and ice sliding off the roofs, blocking doors. Expect full access sometime…
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer today presented his Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget. He outlined the priorities in expenditures… Director of the Office of Management and Budget –Brian Maxwell says the FY 2027 recommended budget is nearly $6.94 billion, with 4.99% budget growth. The budget allocates $85.5 million in the Grant-in-Aid Bill, while the Capital Budget…
Another winter storm is on the way for late Saturday and Sunday on Delmarva. AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg tells the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley that there is still uncertainty on the exact track and snowfall amounts, but the southern and eastern parts of Delmarva will likely see accumulating snow while areas to the north…
Delaware electric customers could receive direct bill rebates under a revised proposal from State Senator Gerald Hocker that would return certain revenues generated through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to ratepayers. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64 would preserve existing funding for energy efficiency, low-income assistance, and greenhouse gas reduction programs, while directing…
AAA emergency roadside crews have been busy since last weekend’s winter storm brought travel to a standstill across the state. AAA says battery-related calls surged as cold temperatures moved in ahead of the snow, followed by a spike in snow extractions as ice and heavy snowfall spread across the area. As conditions improved early this…