Joe Ciccanti

Bethany Beach Crossovers Currently Closed Due To Replenishment

By Joe Ciccanti / July 12, 2023

The beach replenishment work continues in Bethany Beach. Current beach street crossovers that are closed as of today, July 12th include South Garfield Parkway, Hollywood Street, and Parkwood Street.

Vice Chancellor Sam Glasscock III sworn in for His Second term on the Delaware Court of Chancery

By Joe Ciccanti / July 12, 2023

The Honorable Sam Glasscock III is continuing his position as Vice Chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery. He was sworn in for his second term June 30th. Vice Chancellor Glasscock said he is honored to be reappointed to such a significant position and thanked the Governor and the Senate for the trust they placed…

Vehicle Fire in Cambridge Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / July 12, 2023

A vehicle fire that occurred just before 1 p.m. yesterday on Bayly Road in Cambridge is under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire caused an estimated $25,000 in damage to what is described as a 4-door sedan, possibly a BMW. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire, and no arrests…

Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Dorchester County

By Joe Ciccanti / July 12, 2023

Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred in Dorchester County on Maryland Route 343 (Hudson Road) and Bar Neck Road in Cambridge. The crash happened around 12:30 pm. yesterday (Tuesday). According to a preliminary investigation, a Ford F-450 was parked on the westbound side of Hudson Road with an Intech trailer…

Governor Moore Announces $5.8 Million in Grant Awards for Maryland Nursing Programs

By Joe Ciccanti / July 7, 2023

A major step has been taken toward addressing Maryland’s nursing shortage. Nine of the state’s nursing programs will receive funding in the amount of $5.8 million. The FY24 Competitive Institutional Grant funding includes one-year resource grants, multi-year implementation grants, and planning grants to get more students out of the classroom and into the workforce. Governor…

Delaware’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces Winners of This Year’s Video Scholarship Contest

By Joe Ciccanti / July 7, 2023

Winners of the 2023 Organ Donor Awareness video Scholarship Contest have been announced. The annual contest is open to Delaware high school students, who create a one- to two-minute video public service announcement about the importance of organ and tissue donation. Winners Announced by Delaware’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board  The following are the…

Stockton, Maryland Man Sentenced in Separate Cases Involving Fatal Accident & Cocaine Distribution

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

A 46-year-old Stockton, Maryland man has been sentenced to serve a total of 19 years in prison for his convictions in two separate cases. The Honorable Brian D. Shockley of the Worcester County Circuit Court ordered Eddie Collick to serve 4 years for failing to immediately stop his vehicle at the scene of an accident…

Delaware Department of Correction Commissioner to Step Down Later This Month

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

Commissioner Monroe Hudson will step down later this month from his current role as the head of the Delaware Department of Correction (DOC) after more than thirty five years of service in law enforcement and corrections. Terra Taylor, Deputy Commissioner of the DOC, will serve as Acting Commissioner until a permanent replacement is nominated by…

Food Bank of Delaware to Hold Inaugural Graduation for The Kitchen School Program Next Week

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

The Food Bank of Delaware will celebrate the inaugural graduation of The Kitchen School at the Milford Branch next Thursday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. The Kitchen School program offers specialized training to provide employment opportunities in the food and hospitality industries for adults with disabilities. This new program represents a partnership between the Delaware…

MD State Highway Administration to Host Virtual Meetings to Help Assess Ways to Improve Safety

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

In order to rapidly reduce roadway deaths under the Moore-Miller Administration, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will host five virtual public meetings this month to present information and obtain feedback on ways to improve safety for “vulnerable road users. Such users are identified as individuals walking, cycling or rolling. Input also will…

Wilmington Man Wanted by Laurel Police for a Shooting Arrested in Dover on Drug Charges

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

Dover Police have arrested a 31-year-old Wilmington man on drug charges and found that he was wanted by Laurel Police for a shooting. The US Marshall’s Service First State Fugitive Task Force in coordination with Dover PD’s Drugs, Vice, and Organized Crime Unit and Probation and Parole contacted him at the Wawa on North DuPont…

Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 9 Resulting from Illegal U-Turn

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

The Talk of Delmarva has learned more details about a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 9 (Lewes-Georgetown Highway) in the area of Arabian Acres Road yesterday. According to Delaware State Police, an 84-year-old man was heading west on Route 9 when he pulled the vehicle–a Porsche Cayman– over to the shoulder of the road.…

Salisbury Police Department Seeks New Certification

By Joe Ciccanti / July 6, 2023

The Salisbury Police Department is trying to get a new certification from a national group– The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies or CALEA, which sets standards for best practices from departments around the country. Salisbury has received that accreditation for the last 11 years.  Salisbury Police Department Sergeant Mike Loring says the recognition…

Coast Guard Assists Five People Aboard Disabled Vessel in Chincoteague Bay

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

The Coast Guard assisted a disabled boat with five people aboard just after midnight Wednesday near Mosquito Creek in Chincoteague Bay. Coast Guard Sector Virginia watchstanders received a notification that a 21-foot pontoon boat reportedly had engine trouble and needed assistance. A Coast Guard Station Chincoteague 27-foot Shallow Water Special Purpose Craft boat crew launched…

Two Arrested in Ocean City, MD After Being Found with Stolen Vehicle Linked to Armed Carjacking in Philadelphia

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

Ocean City Police have arrested two individuals from Philadelphia after they caught them with a stolen vehicle and handguns. The arrests happened around 3 pm on July 4th after officers were proactively on patrol in the area of 3rd Street. Officers saw an SUV parked next to a red “no parking” curb. When officers ran…

Requirement for New Motorcycle Riders in Delaware Under Senate Bill 86 Signed Into Law

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

All new motorcycle riders in Delaware will be required to wear a helmet for the first two years after receiving their endorsement, under a new law signed by Governor John Carney. Rep. Short joined Gov. John Carney in his Legislative Hall office on Friday for the ceremonial signing of the new law. Senate Bill 86…

UPDATE: Delaware–First in Nation to Pilot a Dual Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strip; Program Underway This Week

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

Update: Choptank and Delaware Electric Cooperative Issue a Beat the Peak Alert for This Afternoon

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

Choptank Electric Cooperative has issued a Beat the Peak Alert for today between 3 pm and 5 pm. They suggest giving your thermostat a break and delaying use of unnecessary lights and appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, and clothes dryers. They add that turning up your thermostat up to 3 degrees can represent major…

Accidental Fire at Easton High School Classroom This Morning

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

A fire occurred Just before 7:00 this morning in a classroom at Easton High School on Mecklenburg Avenue in Easton– Talbot County, Maryland. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, custodian staff were in the process of moving items out of the classroom and placed electronic equipment on the stove top, inadvertently activating…

Additional Police Officers in Dewey Beach on Weekends

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

Dewey Beach Police Chief Constance Speake is bringing in extra police officers on the weekends, a move which is necessary given the increase in the town population (sometimes over 20,000) on the weekends and the active nightlife in Dewey, according to a statement by Town Mayor Bill Zolper in the Town’s monthly newsletter. Mayor Zolper…

Accidental Fire Destroys House in Camden, DE; One Adult, One Child Displaced

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

One adult and one child are receiving emergency assistance by the American Red Cross after a fire destroyed a house near Camden last night. The fire was accidental, according to the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s office. The blaze occurred around 10:30 pm on Apple Blossom Drive near Walnut Shade Road. The Camden Wyoming Fire Company…

Independent Party of Delaware Nominates Former Delaware State Senator, Michael S. Katz MD, MBA for US Senator

By Joe Ciccanti / July 5, 2023

The Independent Party of Delaware has nominated Dr. Michael S. Katz, as its 2024 candidate for United States Senator at its 2023 nominating convention, which took place on Saturday July 1st in Dover. He officially filed with the Delaware Department of Elections on July 3rd. In his address at the Independent Party 2023 Convention, Dr.…

Fatal Crash in Camden Involving Dirt Bike

By Joe Ciccanti / June 30, 2023

UPDATED: 06/30/23 – The Delaware State Police have identified 23-year-old Tylie Lowman of Dover, as the man who died in a fatal dirt bike crash that occurred in Camden on June 27. ========================================================= A 23-year-old man from Dover is dead after a crash involving a dirt bike Tuesday afternoon in Camden. Police say that on…

Dozens of Public Fireworks Displays Planned in Maryland This Weekend; Fire Officials Suggest Attending Those to Prevent Injuries

By Joe Ciccanti / June 30, 2023

Each year across Maryland, hospitals receive numerous fireworks injuries, some of which can include broken fingers, missing fingers, and even missing hands. Senior Deputy State Fire Marshal Oliver Alkire tells The Talk of Delmarva what officials suggest people do if they want to enjoy fireworks… He says they have nearly 60 permitted displays across the…

Salisbury Man Convicted of First-Degree Murder

By Joe Ciccanti / June 30, 2023

A 29-year-old Salisbury man has been found guilty of First Degree Murder and Use of a Firearm in a Crime of Violence among related offenses stemming from a shooting that occurred on August 3rd, 2015. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, Delonte Bryant approached his victim, 21 year old Dommeir…