Joe Ciccanti

Maryland State Police To Bolster Patrol Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / March 14, 2024

Dover Police Investigating Burglary at Cold Stone

By Joe Ciccanti / March 14, 2024

Dover Police are investigating a burglary that occurred at Cold Stone on North DuPont Highway last week. The investigation began on March 13th at 12:26 p.m., when the owner of the store called Dover Police to report the burglary. Police say that sometime between March 7th at 11:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. on March 8th,…

UPDATE: DE Senate’s Vote to Confirm Governor Carney’s State Housing Authority Nomination 

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Updated 3/13/24: Governor John Carney today issued the following statement on the State Senate’s vote to confirm his nomination of Cynthia Karnai to serve as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA). Here is his statement: “Thank you to the members of the Delaware Senate for their votes confirming Cynthia Karnai as Director of the…

State Flush Fee Exemption Results in Continued Savings for Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area Users

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has confirmed that those who live in the Ocean Pines Sanitary Service Area (SSA) are exempt from paying the $5.00 monthly charge into the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund (BRF). Back in January, the County informed MDE the requirements for the exemption had been met. This exemption will result…

Dover Man Arrested for Robbery

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Dover Police have arrested a 57-year-old Dover man for a robbery that occurred late last night at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on North DuPont Highway. Police say a purse was stolen at knife point while the victim was sitting in her vehicle. While responding to the scene, a witness contacted the Dover Police Department and reported that they saw…

Over $14 Million in Funding for Critical Community Projects in Delaware–Signed into Law

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Funding that has been secured for Delaware will go towards some of the most pressing needs in all three counties–including the expansion of affordable housing opportunities for families and seniors, the development of workforce and job training programs, and increase in access to affordable and quality health care. Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester announced that she…

Statements Issued by Members of Congress in Response to House Passage of H.R. 7521 Pertaining to TikTok and National Security

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Congressman Andy Harris of Maryland and Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester have released statements following the vote by the House to pass the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is H.R. 7521. TikTok is a popular video-sharing smartphone application (app) owned by ByteDance Ltd., a privately held company headquartered in Beijing, China,…

Two Teens Assaulted and Robbed by Group of Five in Camden

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Delaware State Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday evening on South State Street in Camden. Troopers responded to the report at about 5:42 p.m. Police say while two teenagers were walking, five unknown males approached them and assaulted them. They took their property and fled. The teens were being treated at an area hospital,…

Jamaican Prime Minister to be Keynote Speaker at DSU’s Graduate Commencement Ceremony

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

Offshore Wind Transmission Line Informational Event in Bethany Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / March 13, 2024

DNREC hosted a public workshop at Bethany Beach Town Hall this week regarding US Wind’s proposal to bring power lines from its offshore wind project ashore at 3Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… The Division of Parks and Recreation has set up a a survey of public…

Eric Hansen Formally Files His Candidacy for U.S. Senate

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

Today, Eric Hansen formally filed his candidacy for U.S. Senate with the Delaware Department of Elections. Since declaring for office in October of 2023, Eric has attended over 100 public events and met thousands of Delawareans on the campaign trail. Eric Hansen is a businessman who built his career at Proctor and Gamble, Johnson &…

UPDATE: Second Person Arrested: 15-Year-Old Sussex Central High School Student and 19-year-old Arrested in Connection with Shooting Incident at Sussex Central High School

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

UPDATED 3/7/24: Delaware State Police have arrested 19-year-old Gerod Sturgis of Georgetown, Delaware in connection with the shooting incident that occurred last week at Sussex Central High School, in which multiple shell casings were found in the parking lot, and Howard T. Ennis School across the street was struck by gunfire. According to police, a vehicle on Patriots…

House Bill 335 to Address Compensation Increases for Charter School Educators and Staff

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

Delaware lawmakers today introduced a bill that would ensure charter school educators and staff receive the salary increases that have been intended for them by the General Assembly. House Bill 335 sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams, Rep. Sherae’a “Rae” Moore, Sen. Laura Sturgeon, and Senate Majority Whip Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, would require that charter school employees receive salary increases, supplements, or one-time…

Salisbury Traffic Alert for tomorrow March 8th

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

Tomorrow March 8th, a portion of College Avenue in Salisbury will be closed to through traffic. College Avenue will be closed, from Smith Street to Camden Avenue, from approximately 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for an emergency road repair. Officials ask that you utilize Clairmont Drive or Pinehurst Avenue as an easy way around the single-block…

Approved Service Changes to DART’s Service to Become Effective May 19th

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

Changes to DART’s Statewide Bus Service have been approved to become effective Sunday, May 19th, according to Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC). The changes apply to several routes in Sussex County including Route 201 (Red Line), Route 203 (Orange Line), and Route 204 (Year-Round). Intercounty routes that will see changes include Route 301 – Increased Saturday service from…

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Votes to Pass Six Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bills

By Joe Ciccanti / March 7, 2024

Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester has voted to pass six Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations bills. Included in this package are a number of provisions that Blunt-Rochester championed including measures that will invest in community-based violence intervention and prevention programs, aim to make our supply chains more resilient, and offer programs that include vocational and skills training…

House Committee Releases Two Bills Addressing Healthcare Benefits for Retirees

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

Two bills aimed at addressing the concerns of Delaware state retirees and improving the transparency and fairness in the State’s selection of retiree healthcare plans were released from the House Administration Committee today. Taken together, HB 281 and HB 282, both sponsored by Rep. Paul Baumbach, would prohibit the state from considering Medicare Advantage plans for state retirees and make several changes to…

Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Felton Man on Drug Charges

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

Felton Police Department have arrested a 52-year-old Felton man on drug and numerous traffic related charges. The traffic stop was conducted early Sunday morning on North DuPont Highway. Allen E Cane Jr. was released on his own recognizance pending a later court date. Information from Felton Police: On Sunday March 3, 2024, at 7:57 am…

Laurel Area Paving Later This Month –Intermittent Lane Closures on Several Roads

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

A paving operation will begin in the Laurel area on March 18th through August 18th (weather permitting), according to DelDOT. Paving operations will require intermittent lane closures. Motorists are reminded to slow down in work zones and expect minor delays while in the area. Paving locations include: For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.

Indian River Inlet Bridge, DE Memorial Bridge, in Top 100 most Iconic Bridges in America, Finds Survey

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

Iconic bridges in America’s landscape connect destinations as well as offer breathtaking views—something that can transform any mundane commute into an inspiring journey. Gunther Volkswagen Fort Lauderdale posed a hypothetical question to 3,000 commuters nationwide: If you could select any one of America’s iconic bridges to be part of your daily commute, which one would you…

Uber Driver in Dover Threatened; Passenger Arrested

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

An altercation involving an Uber driver and a passenger has led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Dover man. According to Dover Police, they were dispatched to the 7-11 on North DuPont Highway yesterday evening around 9:30. The Uber driver was hired to drive Brent Weeks home from an establishment in Dover, however the passenger…

DE Fire Marshal’s Office: Change Your Clocks, Test Your Batteries This Sunday

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

As we change their clocks this Sunday, March 10th (spring forward), the Delaware State Fire Marshal would like to remind you also to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and test them to ensure they are working. Smoke detectors are required to be installed in every home, as properly installed and maintained smoke detectors…

Hartly Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

A domestic incident on East Main Street in Felton has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Hartly man. Camron Arman Price faces charges of Trespassing, Resisting Arrest and Disorderly Conduct. Price was video arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on his own recognizance pending a later court date. In addition, Price was issued…

Harp Seal Rescue at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes

By Joe Ciccanti / March 6, 2024

Members of the Marine Education Research and Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute rescued a stranded harp seal earlier this week at Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes. According to MERR, the one-year-old female had a few minor injuries and was slightly underweight but alert. She had been eating a little bit of sand. If you encounter a seal resting…

UPDATED: New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Milford; Ribbon Cutting on Friday

By Joe Ciccanti / March 5, 2024

UPDATED – 03/05/24 – Because of the rain expected on Wednesday, the EV Charging Station ribbon cutting has been rescheduled to Friday, March 8th at 12:00 pm =================================================== The City of Milford has announced the completion of new EV Charging stations located in the City’s public parking lot on NE Front Street in Milford. They invite…