Joe Ciccanti
A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the area of Bethel Road and New Hope Road in Willards, MD. The Wicomico County Health Department is advising all residents to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with all wild or stray animals. Additional Information from the Wicomico County Health Department: Rabies is a preventable viral…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has reopened the boat ramp facility at Scotton Landing (also known as Barkers Landing) on the St. Jones River, and located off Trap Shooters Road near Magnolia, following reconstruction that started in November 2023. The Scotton Landing project features a new boat ramp and courtesy…
Many people have a natural concern when crossing a large-span bridge. Given what happened yesterday with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Benjamin Schafer, who is the Willard and Lillian Hackerman Professor of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins, reassures the public… Schafer, who is a structural engineer, known for his research…
A woman who worked at the Berlin Education Station Childcare Center is facing 90 criminal violations following an investigation by the WCSO Criminal Bureau of Investigation into child abuse that occurred at the facility. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, video surveillance footage from the classroom appeared to show Heather Ward causing injuries to an…
UPDATE From DelDOT 3/27/24: 7:00 a.m.– The Woodland Ferry is to remain closed due to flooding in the area. Travelers will need to seek alternate routes. Previous Post: The Woodland Ferry will be closed on Friday, March 22nd, according to DelDOT. The ferry will resume normal operations on Monday, March 25th.
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is beginning construction on a $12.6 million project to replace the bridge on US 13B (South Salisbury Boulevard) over the Wicomico River in the Salisbury area of Wicomico County. The project is expected to be complete in 2026, weather permitting. The project will improve pedestrian and bicycle access in…
As reported in the Cape Gazette, John Lehne, owner of Milton’s 302 Bicycles, passed away on Jan. 27th after battling cancer, leaving a void in his community known for his warmth and generosity. One of his cherished traditions was an Easter egg hunt, where he hid eggs with messages encouraging people to share photos on…
Today, Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, alongside Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shared that over $2 million in grants are headed to Delaware thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY23 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Program. This program aims to link up communities that have been left out of opportunities due to past transportation choices.…
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will hold three debates among candidates for the City of Milford Council. Debates are planned as follows: • Wards 1 and 2 – April 18 – 6 to 8 PM – Milford High School Auditorium Mike Boyle, Madula Kalesis, Lori Connor and Nadia Zychal •…
Mark G. Schaeffer has filed to run for re-election to Sussex County Council 3rd District. Councilman Schaeffer says he would like to continue his work to ensure the viability and sustainability of Volunteer Fire/EMS Companies in Sussex County and adds that the men and women of our Volunteer Fire/EMS Service deserve our full support and respect, and…
A fatal vehicle fire that occurred late this morning on Nanticoke Road in Quantico is under investigation. Firefighters discovered a 2000 GMC Sonoma pick-up truck on fire to the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for 20 minutes before bringing it under control, and then they found human remains in the vehicle. Deputy State…
Due to predicted inclement weather, the Ocean City Spring Clean Up originally scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd will now take place on Sunday, March 24th–from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The decision to reschedule has been made to ensure the safety and convenience of all residents and staff. Ocean City officials apologize for any inconvenience this…
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control encourages Delaware non-profit organizations, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding for grant award projects in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to $75,000. Projects recommended…
Mountaire is hosting four Easter for Thousands events this Saturday, March 23rd on Delmarva and in North Carolina to pack 20,000 complete meals in a box for families facing food insecurity this Easter. Churches and nonprofits who have pre-registered will be picking up boxes for distribution that same day. Their Easter menu includes corn, peas & carrots, apple sauce,…
In light of the ongoing negotiations around a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, today, Senator Tom Carper is leading colleagues in urging the Biden Administration to establish a framework for U.S. Recognition of a nonmilitarized Palestinian State. The letter, also signed by Senator Chris Coons, highlights how the framework is the first step for the U.S.…
More than half a century since the first graduate program at Salisbury University was launched, a new Graduate School has now been established. In 1962, the first graduate program was the Master of Education. Since then, SU’s graduate offerings have grown to include 14 master’s and two doctoral programs. In addition to overseeing SU’s graduate…
A bill that has been passed by the Delaware Senate and is now ready for Governor Carney to take action on includes an adjustment to hunting regulations. Section 712 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code prohibits the hunting of any game birds or game animals (except deer) on Sundays. This Bill eliminates the prohibition…
Starting Monday, March 18th, work will begin on a project to upgrade the Walnut Street Bridge over the Mispillion River. The project consists of raising the bridge deck to provide both a traffic calming feature as well as a handicapped accessible mid-block pedestrian crossing linking the riverwalk. The first phase is expected to last around…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Trenton, New Jersey man for numerous drug charges following a chase that took place last night in Magnolia. At about 11:42 p.m., troopers on patrol spotted a vehicle with an equipment violation traveling northbound on Peachtree Run at Walnut Shade Road in Magnolia. Troopers attempted to pull the…
If you were driving in Worcester County yesterday– on Rt. 589 near Manklin Creek Rd and on the side of the Harry W. Kelley bridge heading into Ocean City, you might have seen a construction worker seemingly focused on the job. However, the most observant drivers would have noticed the police radio in his hand.…
As part of DNREC’s month-long celebration of Earth Day 2024, DNREC and partners are seeking volunteers to join a cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 13th at Concord Pond, a popular fishing spot in Sussex County. Registration is open now. At the cleanup event, volunteers will gather in the pond’s parking area…
A group of U.S. Senators have unveiled a bill aimed at improving care for patients jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Approximately 12.2 million low-income or disabled people in the United States are jointly enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. Dual eligibles are a diverse group with a complex, unique set of needs. This population includes…
Worcester County Public Schools is sharing with the community that Stephen Decatur Middle School Teacher Gabrielle “Gabby” Remington, who is also the school’s 2024 Teacher of the Year, was featured on Good Morning America today alongside her 90-year-old grandfather, Paul Hocheder, for a video Gabby posted that went viral. Gabby’s video featured her grandfather’s first…
Delaware House Minority Leader Mike Ramone has introduced legislation that seeks to correct a current bias in Delaware’s election law impacting the outcome of countless races throughout the state. Numerous academic analyses have concluded that there is a considerable benefit to a candidate’s name appearing first on the ballot. According to the National Conference of State…