Joe Ciccanti
If you plan to travel in the area of US 13 at Redden Road, you’ll see road crews there on Tuesday. The Delaware Department of Transportation (DELDOT) in partnership with the Delaware Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced lane and shoulder closures in that location for remediation efforts as a result of an accident involving…
Commissioner Marty Rendon of the Delaware Human and Civil Rights Commission this week announced his candidacy for the 14th Representative District. Rendon has served on the Commission for four years and is Chair of the Commission’s Legislative Committee. Prior to his commission service, he ran Congressional relations for UNICEF in Washington for 25 years and…
Salisbury University Police have issued a traffic advisory on Camden Avenue between College Avenue and Pine Bluff Road from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, August 24th as approximately 750 new students and their parents come to campus for Move-In Day. They comprise nearly half of this year’s near-record class of some 1,400 first-year students at SU.…
Among all U.S. states, Delaware is building the 14th most homes relative to the number of existing homes, according to a new report by Construction Coverage. In 2022, there were 14.0 new housing units authorized per 1,000 existing homes in Delaware—a total of 6,417 new units. You’ll find a table with data on more than…
Following a two-day trial, a Wicomico County jury, presided over by the Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County, this week convicted 37-year-old Tracy Matsatsos, Jr., of multiple sex crimes. Those crimes include two counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, two counts of Third-Degree Sexual Offense, and two…
A Wilmington woman is dead after falling off a moped and landing on a curb. She had been heading north yesterday afternoon on Hebron Road approaching a sharp left curve just north of Canal Crossing Road in Rehoboth Beach. She failed to negotiate the curve leading to the scooter striking the curb. 49-year-old Darka Becker…
The Griffith Lake boat ramp and parking lot on Williamsville Road near Milford is to close effective immediately due to construction activities associated with dam safety concerns. Water flow problems at the Griffith Lake dam initiated the closure. Anglers who fish from a boat or shore from public fishing access areas at Griffith Lake can alternatively use…
The Talk of Delmarva has learned that a flagger in a construction zone–a 47-year-old woman from Greenwood– has been taken to an area hospital for serious injuries to her left side after being hit by a vehicle at around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred on Camp Arrowhead Road south of John J, Williams Highway.…
The bridge on SR 15 (Canterbury Road) over Coursey Pond will have routine maintenance to allow for the cleaning and painting of the steel beams and the cleaning and coating of all concrete surfaces. According to DelDOT, you can expect lane closures between Monday, August 21st and October 20th (weather permitting). Motorists should use caution and expect…
Governor John Carney has given final approval to three bills, the purpose of which is to increase mental health resources for students and improve access to behavioral health care. The governor this morning signed into law House Bill 3, House Bill 4, and House Substitute 2 for House Bill 160. Governor Carney says this package of legislation strengthens the…
Three individuals have been arrested following an investigation into the illegal sale of drugs at a home on Halsey Road in Dover. As a result of the search warrant, officers located a 16-gauge shotgun, .380 ammunition, 1.2 grams of crack cocaine, 27.6 grams of heroin, drug paraphernalia, and stolen mail/credit cards. In addition, during the…
In Maryland, plans are underway to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services, the state will employ its first-ever chief technology officer; first-ever chief digital experience officer; first-ever AI advisor; and first-ever director of accessibility. Governor Wes Moore says the Moore-Miller administration is committed to…
A Millsboro man has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison for possessing a destructive device known as a “Molotov Cocktail.” The Honorable Richard G. Andrews pronounced the sentence. According to court documents, 25-year-old Job Gillette had threatened to “blow up or burn down” the group home where he lived and had amassed seventeen…
Dover Police are investigating a shooting in which two homes were struck on Forrest Avenue in Dover. Police believe the incident occurred overnight Monday into early Tuesday morning. Both homes were occupied, but no injuries were reported. Police have no leads at this time. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to…
UPDATED – 08/14/23 – A Wilmington woman has been arrested for an attempted robbery at the Royal Farms on Saulsbury Road in Dover on August 8th around 2:30pm. Investigation developed 31 year old Shakeira Heir as a suspect and Dover Police obtained warrants for her arrest. Heir was arrested on Friday without incident and brought…
As many people try to get vacation time in before the summer season draws to a close and college students get ready to head back to campus, AAA Mid-Atlantic reminds travelers to protect against identity theft. Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell tells the Talk of Delmarva about an increase in fraud complaints… Those statistics are from the…
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources. Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791), commanded by Cmdr. Robert Low, will return to its homeport from a scheduled deployment at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, on Monday, August 14th.  SSN 791 was commissioned April 4th, 2020 and is the seventh U.S. warship named after the 1st state of Delaware. The crew…
UPDATE: 8/10/23: The Talk of Delmarva has learned more details on the crash that occurred yesterday on Coastal Highway just south of Shady Road in Lewes. At about 10:55 a.m., a Ford Escape was at the stop sign on northbound Coastal Highway waiting to turn left across the southbound lanes into the Home Depot Parking…
It’s been well over two years, and still no arrest has been made in a local homicide case. Delaware Crime Stoppers is offering a $12,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Dioandre “Onnie” Gibbs of Lincoln. The murder occurred in Frankford in May of 2021. In the afternoon of…
If you live in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed in Kent County, grants are available for homeowners who wish to have their residential septic tanks pumped out for routine maintenance. Funding for the new grant initiative is made available by DNREC’s Division of Watershed Stewardship through a Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant. For more information, interested homeowners may…
A Dover woman has been arrested on drug dealing charges following an investigation at the Super Lodge on North DuPont Highway Wednesday evening. 31-year-old Emily Lowe was taken into custody without incident and found in possession of 92 bags of heroin and $405. Lowe was taken to Baylor Women’s Correctional Institution on outstanding capias’ and…
UPDATE- 8/10: 10 a.m. — Delaware State Police have identified three-year-old Kasai Bull of Dover as the boy who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred in Camden on Tuesday. The DSP Police Troop 3 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Troopers are asking anyone who witnessed this collision to please contact Master Corporal…
You’ll be able to assist elementary school-aged children in need with necessities for school thanks to the The Delaware State Police Community Outreach Unit’s annual program. 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 and…
As kids and their parents get ready for the new school year, a series of open houses will take place during the months of August and September at schools in the Indian River School District. Open houses will allow students and parents to meet teachers and staff, view class lists and tour school buildings. A…