Joe Ciccanti
Today, at the Senate Finance Committee hearing “Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Promise and Pitfalls,” U.S. Senator Tom Carper highlighted the importance of implementing AI responsibly in the health care industry… He says health care providers have successfully deployed AI tools, including in Delaware but cautions against the misuse of the new technology. At the…
The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners will consider parking rate increases, for both meter and permit fees, at meetings scheduled for a week from this Friday– February 16th. The increases are being considered in order to help balance the city’s budget for fiscal year 2025, which begins April 1st. Commissioners will discuss parking rates…
UPDATED 2-8-24— Delaware State Police have identified 35-year-old Elysia Garin of Laurel, Delaware as the woman who died in the two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Wednesday morning in Millsboro. The Delaware State Police Troop 7 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Previous Post 2-7-24: Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Millsboro this…
Custody Officer Isaiah Mitchell who has worked for the Ocean City Police Department has been arrested and charged with domestic assault (second-degree assault). Mitchell was off duty at the time of this incident. The Berlin Police Department is handling this investigation. Mitchell has been employed by the Ocean City Police Department as a Custody Officer since…
In the Selbyville area, Blueberry Farm Road between Baker Road and the Delaware-Maryland line will be closed starting on Tuesday, February 20th and continuing through March 15th (weather permitting) for the installation of crossroad pipes. Detour information is below: Detour Information from DelDOT: Detour: Motorist wanting to travel north on Blueberry Farm Road will turn right onto Morris Road,…
Delmarva Power employees were on Capitol Hill this week to meet with representatives and advocate for policies that protect funding for LIHEAP and support vulnerable households in Delaware and Maryland. Customers are reminded to act now to secure support. More than 22,000 customers were connected to approximately $35 million in energy assistance, including more than…
A man who was an instructional assistant at Wicomico High School has been arrested for pursuing and engaging in inappropriate sexual communications and interactions with a minor, who is a student. The arrest happened earlier this week–on Monday, according to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. 43-year-old Derrick Davis faces charges of Sexual Abuse of a…
Governor Wes Moore today delivered his second State of the State address in the House Chamber of the Maryland State House. Governor Moore spoke before the Maryland General Assembly about how moving together in partnership will create progress and realize Maryland’s promise. Governor Moore’s State of the State speech as prepared: Madam Speaker; Mister President; Madam…
DelDOT and its partners collected 91,810 bags of trash in 2023 in the ongoing effort to Keep Delaware Litter Free. The Department and its partners also collected nearly 5,000 tires, and 68 appliances from alongside Delaware roads. The work was performed by DelDOT Maintenance & Operations employees, DART, Adopt-A-Highway/Sponsor-A-Highway efforts, the Work A Day Earn…
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted on several drug charges including possession with intent to distribute narcotics and distributing narcotics near a school along with possession of firearms. The Sheriff’s Office executed a search and seizure warrant in late January at a home on Arthur Street in Salisbury. They are…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 17-year-old student at Caesar Rodney High School in Camden after two knives were found in his backpack yesterday morning. School staff notified the School Resource Officer that they discovered two kitchen knives following their search of the student’s backpack. The student was removed from the school and turned over…
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester Becomes Lead Sponsor of Bipartisan JOBS Act to Strengthen Economy
On the floor of the House this week, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester requested unanimous consent to become the lead sponsor of a bill that would expand eligibility for federal Pell Grant programs to individuals interested in pursuing short-term, high-quality education and training programs. The goal is to address the worker shortage by closing the skills…
UPDATED 2-7-24 An arrest has been made in connection with a series of bomb threats that were directed at Mardela Middle and High School on Wednesday, January 10th. The person arrested was identified as 18-year-old Tre’Quan Worthy. Detectives learned that Worthy lived in Crisfield, Maryland. Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division…
Open to school-age children in Grades 6 through 12, Dart’s Annual Poster Contest is designed to encourage students to learn more about public transportation and its benefits, as well as the chance to see their artwork featured by DART in various advertisements, promotions, and/or displays. Interested schools are being asked to conduct the contest within…
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today a $150 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals (Hikma) for its role in fueling the opioid crisis. Hikma produces a range of branded and generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. According to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, from 2006 to 2021, Hikma…
Delaware State Police have arrested a 50-year-old Milford man for stealing from Lowe’s in Lewes. During the investigation, troopers learned that a Lowe’s employee, identified as Carlos Aguilar of Milford, had removed over $4,400 worth of merchandise since November of 2023 while working in the store. A warrant was obtained and earlier this week on…
Claire Snyder-Hall today filed to run for the Delaware State House seat in RD 14, which includes Rehoboth Beach, Dewey, and parts of Lewes. The seat is currently occupied by Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, who is retiring at the end of the session. Calling the campaign “Claire for Delaware,” Snyder-Hall says she is a pro-choice Democrat…
A person accused of shoplifting at the Felton Royal Farms has turned himself in to police. As a result of the investigation process, the person seen on video surveillance removing items from the store without paying, was identified as 56-year-old Charles D. Knott of Felton. According to the Felton Police Department, Knott was charged with…
Downtown Dover will be revitalized as a result of Delaware’s plan to invest more than $25 million in three priority projects. Investments from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Bond Bill will fund new residences, businesses, and parking. Specifically, the projects will include: • Critical water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades necessary to support…
Animal welfare officers have rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton. The rescue was conducted earlier this week, after the animals were found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. Delaware State Police called the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) at about 2:00PM Monday about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal…
Two individuals from Pocomoke are in jail after an investigation into an assault and attempted murder case. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, on January 23rd at approximately 4:20 am, law enforcement personnel from the Pocomoke City Police Department were dispatched to a home on 2nd Street in Pocomoke City in reference to an…
The Worcester County Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council is seeking nominations of individual adults, youth, and groups who have made outstanding contributions to drug and alcohol prevention and treatment. Nominations are being requested for those who have provided exceptional service in the areas of prevention, treatment, law enforcement, and fire/emergency services. The awardees will be…
Easton Police have arrested two individuals for theft, malicious destruction of property, and false imprisonment. Police arrested 21-year-old Jacob William Cook of Easton on two Talbot County arrest warrants as well as 18-year-old Joshua Shane Grimes of Hurlock on an additional two county arrest warrants. Police say the warrants stem from an incident on January…
The Town of Slaughter Beach and the City of Milford want safer passage between their towns across Route 1 – the main thoroughfare to the beaches running north/south through the state and separating the two communities. The goal is to expand safer passage for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility restricted riders. The town and city are…
A 23-year-old man who previously lived in Felton and moved to Seattle, Washington has turned himself in to the Felton Police Department for failing to re-register as a sex offender. Felton PD had obtained a warrant for Ethan James McDonough–for Failure to Register, Re-Register, or Provide Verification as a Sex Offender as Required (a Class…