Joe Ciccanti
The Worcester County Commissioners earlier this month placed a temporary moratorium on the submittal and issuance of permits for data centers and cable landing stations. The moratorium is valid for 12 months or until rescinded by the commissioners. The resolution also places a temporary hold on all Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) proceedings related to…
A shooting in October, 2025 has led to the conviction of 19-year-old Bryant Brown-Clark, of Salisbury. He was convicted in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of two counts of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Firearm Use in a Crime of Violence, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, two counts of…
The City of Rehoboth Beach today released the independent report regarding the “Takeover” incident that occurred on May 19th, 2026. The Mayor & Commissioners voted during a special meeting this morning to make the report public. Officials say the Independent review finds no evidence of police misconduct or racial motivation in May 19th response. According…
The Delaware State Police have arrested a 67-year-old Magnolia man for robbery and related offenses, following an armed robbery that occurred Tuesday night at a Valero gas station in Dover. With the assistance of the Dover Police Department, state police detectives identified Donald Johnson Jr. as the suspect in the robbery and obtained a warrant…
The Town of Berlin’s Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, October 6th. The election will determine the Council representatives for District 1, District 4, and the At-Large seat. The filing deadline for candidates is 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8th. The filing deadline for write-in candidates is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 22nd. Additional…
AAA Club Alliance is sharing tips to help homeowners protect their property while away. The advice comes as the FBI reports that a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 28 to 40 seconds and also that burglars often take advantage of homes that appear unoccupied, such as during vacation periods. Residential burglaries continued…
The City of Salisbury has launched Salisbury OneMap, a new online platform that brings City data together in one place for residents, businesses and staff. The tool was created to simplify access to information that had previously been spread across more than 20 separate City applications, allowing users to view multiple datasets through a single,…
Dover Police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired on Pebble Valley Drive. Police say the gunfire damaged a home after multiple rounds were fired from an area near a retention pond, where multiple shell casings were recovered. At the time of the incident, a 40-year-old man was inside the residence. He was…
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Milford man with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. According to court documents, 21-year-old Jayceir Fullman, on February 9th 2026, entered the apartment of an acquaintance without permission and took a Glock handgun. Fullman is prohibited under federal law from possessing firearms. Fullman…
A suspended Delaware State Police trooper has been indicted on allegations of inappropriate sexual contact involving a 21-year-old woman experiencing a mental health crisis. Trooper Thomas Catalfamo was indicted on four counts of Official Misconduct. Authorities say Trooper Catalfamo responded to a distress call in July 2025 and allegedly used his position of authority to…
In a small and private ceremony, Delaware Supreme Court Justice Morgan T. Zurn was sworn into office today. The oath of office was administered by U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves, who was a Justice on the Delaware Supreme Court from 2019 to 2023, at the judge’s Wilmington chambers. Justice Zurn…
The Delaware State Police Community Engagement Unit is once again collecting school supplies and essentials to help local students in need prepare for the upcoming school year. 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…
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announces that the countywide burn ban has been officially lifted following a comprehensive meeting of the Burn Ban Committee. The committee, which included representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, the Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department, unanimously agreed that conditions have…
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has reached a court-filed settlement with door-to-door pest control company Aptive Environmental, LLC over alleged violations of the state’s consumer protection laws. The settlement seeks a court order requiring the company to pay $600,000 and change its sales practices after allegations that it used high-pressure sales tactics, misrepresented contracts, and…
Delaware has once again earned national recognition as one of the country’s top-performing states for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report “Best States” rankings. This year, the First State is ranked #2 for hospital quality. Brian Frazee, President and CEO of the Delaware Healthcare Association, says Delaware hospitals’ national recognition reflects…
The Delaware Forest Service will deploy a 17-member wildland firefighting hand crew to support suppression efforts in northeastern Minnesota. The crew will depart Saturday, July 25th, at 6 a.m. from Blackbird State Forest and is scheduled for a 14-day mobilization under the national wildfire response system. This deployment is separate from the Delaware Forest Service…
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped 15 cents from last week to $4.09. AAA reports that most states are now averaging $4 per gallon or higher. Rising crude oil prices are behind the spike at the pump. Volatility along the Strait of Hormuz and instability in the region have pushed crude…
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is awarding more than $350,000 in grants to 11 Delaware nonprofits through its BluePrints for the Community program. The funding supports efforts to improve healthcare access, reduce health disparities, and strengthen community services — including programs focused on seniors, youth, housing, women’s health, and healthcare workforce development. Highmark says the…
The Worcester County Department of Emergency Services is updating the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and is asking residents to help identify natural and man-made hazards that could affect the Lower Eastern Shore. Four public meetings are scheduled in Pocomoke, Ocean Pines, Snow Hill, and Berlin during August and September. Assistant Chief of Emergency Management Katy…
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers are spoofing the agency’s phone number and posing as sheriff’s deputies. Victims are told there is a warrant for their arrest and are pressured to make a payment to avoid being taken into custody. The Sheriff’s Office reminds residents that…
The cause and origin of a house fire on Church Meadow Court in Chestertown, Queen Anne’s County, Maryland is under investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The blaze occurred at a two-story, single-family home with a basement. No injuries were reported, but the Fire Marshal’s office reports that 6 adults were…
The Delaware Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commissioner says it’s grateful for legislation approved by the General Assembly this year that expands business opportunities while maintaining liquor regulations and public safety. The new laws create bottle club and special event venue licenses, allow licensed third-party alcohol delivery from package stores, establish regulations for Delta-9…
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting two additional positive measles cases, totaling four in the state. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines a measles outbreak as three or more cases of measles that are connected by time and location. Extensive contact tracing is ongoing to identify anyone exposed to…