Joe Ciccanti
Worcester County officials have released a joint statement regarding an investigation into a school bus driver accused of consuming alcohol before transporting students on April 24th. Investigators determined the driver consumed two alcoholic beverages before driving one student route, but prosecutors declined to file charges, citing insufficient admissible evidence after delays in reporting and problems…
The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics is moving to the James Williams State Service Center. Beginning today, long form certificates will not be available until the move is complete, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health. Other OVS services will remain available at the Jesse Cooper Building from today, June 4th to 15th. The…
Two Wicomico Middle School students are facing charges following a firearms investigation. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office learned that one of the students–a 15-year-old male–allegedly stole a firearm from a Virginia residence, brought it to Wicomico Middle School on June 1st, and transferred it to a 14-year-old male student. Deputies recovered the stolen firearm at…
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening in Worcester County. Police say the driver–identified as Gregory Roth, a 79-year-old man from Ocean City–was the sole occupant of a Nissan Altima, which was involved in the crash. He was pronounced deceased on the scene by EMS personnel from Berlin. Investigators of…
Worcester County Commissioners have approved a nearly $300.2 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget that increases funding for education, public safety, and county employees while keeping the property tax rate at 81.5 cents per $100 of assessed value and the local income tax rate at 2.25 percent. The budget includes a record boost for the Board…
All three Delaware counties are showing significant precipitation deficits as summer nears, according to state officials. Precipitation levels have shown a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. Governor Matt Meyer declared a drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water…
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the proposed SECURE Data Act, a federal data privacy bill currently under consideration in Congress. The coalition argues that the legislation would preempt state privacy and cybersecurity laws, including the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act and similar…
Emergency crews responded early this morning to a reported rollover crash in the Millsboro area involving an overturned dump truck. The Millsboro Police Department tells the Talk of Delmarva that dump truck owned by SV Trucking was traveling East on Route 24 and was fully loaded with Sand. The driver was turning right onto the…
A Millsboro man has been arrested for sexually assaulting a child multiple times at his residence. On May 20th, Millsboro Police responded to the Millsboro Village Apartments regarding the reported crime and conducted a detailed investigation. Detectives determined that 38-year-old Keith Cooper lured the 10-year-old victim into his residence, where the sexual assault incidents occurred.…
The Environmental Protection Agency’s voluntary Safer Choice Program, which helps consumers, businesses, schools, and institutions identify products that meet standards for health, environmental safety, and performance, would be formally authorized and strengthened under bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and Jon Husted of Ohio. Supporters say the bill would provide long-term…
Wicomico High School and its school counselors have been named the 2025 School of Excellence award winner for the state of Maryland from the American College Application Campaign. Wi-Hi’s counselors are recognized for their “Maryland Post-secondary Success Campaign,” which honors schools that do an outstanding job increasing the number of graduating high school seniors with…
A house fire that occurred on East Pine Street in Delmar on Tuesday afternoon June 2nd is under investigation. According to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, the blaze began at the back of the home. The fire alarm was present and activated and is what led to the discovery of the fire. …
Worcester County Commissioners Vote 4-3 to Reduce Board of Education Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Request
The Worcester County Commissioners voted 4-3 Tuesday to reduce the Worcester County Board of Education’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request by nearly $2.8 million. Commissioners Caryn Abbott, Chip Bertino, Jim Bunting, and Commission President Ted Elder voted in favor of the reduction, while Vice President Eric Fiori and Commissioners Joseph Mitrecic and Diana Purnell voted…
With the cost of electric still a major concern, Delmarva Power is reminding customers of their relief program that is still available. Senior Communications Specialist with Delmarva Power–Mary Oakey–tells the Talk of Delmarva… Customers can visit delmarva.com/ReliefDE for the latest information. For customers in Maryland, additional information about how to apply for these funds can…
A 49-year-old Hartly man died by suicide while in custody at Delaware State Police Troop 3 in Camden, according to Delaware State Police. Authorities said Shane Mullen used a shoelace to hang himself while alone in a temporary holding cell. Troopers attempted lifesaving efforts after finding him, but he was pronounced dead a short time…
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline is down 12 cents from last week at $4.42, according to AAA. Crude oil prices have been going down this week amid reports of peace talks with Iran. But the fragile situation could cause oil prices to spike again if a ceasefire deal isn’t reached. AAA…
As graduation season continues, Delmarva Power is reminding customers not to release popular Mylar (also known as foil baloons) into the air… Senior Communications Specialist with Delmarva Power–Mary Oakey tells the Talk of Delmarva that with May as National Electrical Safety Month, the company is reminding customers about other safety tips as well including the…
Governor Wes Moore has announced Maryland’s AI Innovation Lab, an initiative within the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) that officials say will provide State agencies with tools, infrastructure, and expert consultation necessary to upscale AI adoption and experimentation. Governor Moore says that by launching the AI Innovation Lab, Maryland is not just leading the…
The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday morning on Lawson Road in Georgetown. According to police, on May 26th at approximately 9:10 a.m., troopers responded to Lawson Road in Georgetown for a report of a house struck by gunfire. Police say someone fired multiple shots at the residence. Three people…
In an effort to to help strengthen food access and combat food insecurity in the First State, 28 organizations, Delaware farmers, and grocery and market retailers have been awarded Delaware Grocery Initiative grants during the Spring 2026 cycle, with more than $700,000 distributed. Created through legislation led by Senator Darius Brown and Representative Nnamdi Chukwuocha…
A 38-year-old Salisbury man has received his sentence for sex crimes committed between August and October of 2025. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, sentenced Jacob Price to 105 years in prison. Price had previously pleaded guilty on April 2nd, 2026, to Sexual Abuse of a Minor…
AAA is urging drivers to commit to “100 Days of Safe Driving” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, a period when crash fatalities typically rise. According to AAA, more than 30% of fatal crashes involving teen drivers and nearly one-third of impaired-driving deaths occur during the summer travel season. In 2024, 2,636 people nationwide were…