Joe Ciccanti
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% increase compared to 2023 and an 8% increase over 2019. AAA Spokeswoman Jana Tidwell says this July 4th week is anticipated to be the busiest…
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U.S. Attorney David C. Weiss announced today that the United States has filed a civil complaint against the Center for Interventional Pain and Spine, LLC (“CIPS”) and its principal, Dr. Chee H. Woo, in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. CIPS and Dr. Woo are accused of violating the False Claims Act…
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A new lawsuit has been filed under the Maryland Child Victim’s Act of 2023 against the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. The case was filed in Delaware Superior Court as the Oblates’ local province is headquartered in Wilmington. 74-year-old Joyce Harper sued the Oblates, under the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 for alleged…
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Following a national search, The Board of Education of Dorchester County announced earlier this month the selection of Dr. Jymil Thompson as Superintendent of Dorchester County Public Schools. Dr. Thompson has been serving as Interim Superintendent since March 2nd. Board President Mr. Mike Diaz said, Dr. Thompson stood out as the best fit for Dorchester…
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Delaware State Police have arrested a 53-year-old Smyrna man for his 7th felony DUI offense following a crash in which he and a 45-year-old passenger were injured. The crash happened in Hartly on Tuesday afternoon. Troopers responded to the scene of an overturned Isuzu Rodeo on Slaughter Station Road. The injuries to Paul Rowan and…
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Senator Chris Coons applauds the Senate’s passage of the Fire Grants and Safety Act, which will help local fire departments access funding for training, personnel, and equipment. Several of the grant programs funded in the bill are particularly important to small and volunteer fire departments. Senator Coons says local departments in Delaware and across the country are struggling to meet…
Read MoreFor those of you planning to travel north this summer, efforts that will address construction zone driving and safety issues will begin next month in the Newark area. DelDOT in partnership with the Delaware State Police, announces that starting Monday, July 8th, the Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) will be active in the I-95/Route 896…
Read MoreBipartisan legislation to support the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies now heads to the President’s desk. The Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act passed the Senate with a vote of 88-2. Senator Tom Carper calls it a major victory for our climate and American energy security, adding that…
Read MoreLegislation pertaining to noise control and enforcement of laws for protection and control of animals and barking dogs is now awaiting consideration in the Senate Elections & Government Affairs Committee. House Amendment 1 to House Bill 124, whose primary sponsor is State Representative Eric Morrison, has passed the Delaware House. This Amendment excludes service dogs…
Read MoreThe Delaware House has passed legislation that would provide a more holistic and streamlined approach to addressing the needs of victims and their families. Sponsored by Representative Krista Griffith and Senator Nicole Poore, House Bill 340 would pave the way for the creation of Family Justice Centers, bringing together a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a centralized location to offer…
Read MoreAs the first heat wave of the season blankets the region, AAA is reminding parents and caregivers of the dangerous temperatures inside vehicles and the deadly risk those temperatures can pose to children. Jana Tidwell, who is the spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic says one of the greatest contributing factors to children being forgotten in cars…
Read MoreFormer State Representative Ruth Briggs King has formally filed paperwork to run for Lieutenant Governor. She spoke in all three Delaware counties yesterday in her campaign tour. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Extended Audio Clips of Her Speech (State Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner introduced Ruth Briggs King):
Read MoreA 19-year-old from Dover, who was extradited back to Delaware with the assistance of the Delaware Department of Justice, has been formally charged in connection with a kidnapping case. According to Milford Police, the kidnapping occurred on May 11th. Tajon Cohen is accused of driving the victim around Milford and Dover areas against the person’s…
Read MoreThe Dover Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened yesterday evening. Just before 8 p.m., Dover Police were called to Perfume Palace, located in the Dover Mall, for the report of a robbery. Officers learned that two individuals– dressed in all black wearing face coverings– entered the store, conveyed that they were armed with…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney today signed House Substitute 2 for House Bill 350, creating the Diamond State Hospital Review Board. Governor Carney says rising health care costs are having a significant impact on Delaware families and state taxpayers. He says the bill will help lower the growth of health care costs in Delaware, while making sure…
Read MoreDelaware State Police have arrested a 78-year-old Seaford man for pointing a gun at someone and threatening to shoot him during an argument. Two children were with the victim when the incident happened. No one was hurt. According to Delaware State Police, they responded to Squirrel Lane in Seaford yesterday evening at around 7:42. Delbert…
Read MoreThe Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing this week on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2025. The president’s budget request includes $1.9 billion for the Fish and Wildlife Service. That’s a ten percent increase in funding over fiscal year 2024 enacted levels. Senator Tom Carper…
Read MoreU.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester hosted Delawareans accepted into U.S. service academies during a reception in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. The event took place yesterday evening. Each year, students interested in attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy or U.S. Military Academy…
Read MoreA police chase of a GMC Terrain that had been reported stolen has led to the arrest of a 32-year-old Viola, Delaware man. According to Delaware State Police, a trooper on patrol on Route 13 near POW/MIA Parkway saw the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign. When the trooper tried to pull the…
Read MoreProposed Legislation sponsored by State Representative William Bush would require the Delaware State Housing Authority to establish and administer Low Barrier Navigation Centers (LBNCs). LBNCs are non-congregate, interim housing facilities designed to rapidly transition individuals or families into permanent housing. The current status of the bill is House Housing. A Committee Hearing takes place within…
Read MoreA vehicle fire that occurred on Gravel Branch Road at Millington Road in Hurlock, Dorchester County late yesterday afternoon is under investigation. The cause is unknown at this time, but according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the blaze started in the passenger compartment. The monetary loss of the vehicle is estimated…
Read MoreFederal, state, and local officials held a news conference this afternoon on the full reopening of the Fort McHenry Federal Channel and the restoration of full services to the Port of Baltimore. Maryland Governor Wes Moore gave this official announcement… This event honored the commitment of federal, state and local partners, as Maryland welcomes the…
Read MoreDelaware State Police have arrested three individuals–19-year-old Algahgaa Ata, 23-year-old Maddyan Ata, and 52-year-old Khaled Ata, all of Magnolia, Delaware, on multiple drug dealing charges concluding a several-month long drug investigation in Kent County. The investigation began in November of 2023, when detectives from the Kent County Drug Unit and Delaware Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement (DATE) began investigating…
Read More06/13/24: Weather permitting; the Delaware Mosquito Control Section plans the following insecticide application(s) during this evening–Â Thursday, June 13, 2024: Application of Zenivex E4 (Etofenprox) with a truck-mounted sprayer to control adult mosquitoes in the following areas: In and near Camden-Wyoming, Felton, and Harrington. Near Felton, Marydel, and Viola. For notification purposes, spraying will be done in the following…
Read MoreThe Delaware House today passed legislation that would ensure more women are provided ovarian cancer screenings, and ease restrictions on medication use options for those with metastatic cancer. Delaware House Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Senator Nicole Poore’s House Bill 16 would require Medicaid and state employee health plans to cover ovarian cancer monitoring tests for women treated…
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