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Increased Police Patrols to be Conducted in Ocean City, MD Due to St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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If you live in or plan to visit Ocean City, Maryland this week and next, you can expect to see additional Ocean City Police Department officers on patrol, along with Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police. A collective 84 hours of specialized enforcement will be conducted in the Town of Ocean City from…

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Elevated Risk of Fire Spread in Delaware and Maryland Eastern Shore

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey is issuing a warning about an elevated risk for fire spread this afternoon across much of Delaware and the eastern shore of Maryland. A combination of low relative humidity, a strong northwest wind, and relatively dry fine fuels will contribute to the increased risk. The northwest…

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Eighteen Students from Wicomico Public Schools Named Finalists in 2023 Young Authors’ Contest

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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After receiving hundreds of submissions from talented writers, the Eastern Shore Literacy Association (ESLA) has announced the finalists in the 2023 Young Authors’ Contest, including 18 students from Wicomico County Public Schools. Placement awards will be announced at the ESLA’s Young Authors’ Award Ceremony, which will take place in Holloway Hall Auditorium at Salisbury University…

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Fire at Home in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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Man Sentenced in Connection with Firearm and Drug Trafficking Crimes Faces 25 Years of Incarceration

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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Following a two-day trial, a Circuit Court Associate Judge sentenced 31-year-old Kyle Carey to 25 years in prison. Carey’s conviction includes Possession of a Firearm in Relation to a Drug Trafficking Crime, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, along with drug offenses. Carey will have to serve five years of his sentence without the possibility…

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Maryland Lawmakers Propose Legislation to Combat Violent Crime Crisis

By Joe Ciccanti / March 8, 2023
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The Joint Republican Caucus in Maryland held a news conference earlier this month to highlight legislation which would help combat Maryland’s violent crime crisis. Maryland Delegate Wayne Hartman (of District 38C–Wicomico and Worcester Counties) tells the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one of the key bills that is being proposed is House Bill…

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DSP Investigating Hoax Calls Regarding Threat of School Shooter

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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The Delaware State Police is investigating threats to multiple schools. Numerous phone calls regarding the threat of an active shooter at various schools throughout the State of Delaware were made to numerous police departments this morning. Similar incidents have been reported outside the State of Delaware. Police say these calls have been determined to be…

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UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted: Earlier Threats to Schools Called into Lewes Police Department–Not Credible

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Changes to SNAP Benefits; Another Way to Receive Assistance

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Given the changes that have gone into effect with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, which provided emergency money for food during the COVID-19 pandemic, some may wonder what other options are out there for assistance. State Representative Ruth Briggs-King was on the air with the Talk of Delmarva’s Mike Bradley this week and…

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DelDOT Traffic Alerts: Road Closures This Month

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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DelDOT Traffic Alert: Road Closure Later This Month in South Bethany Beach Eastbound Jefferson Bridge Road between Route 1 and Pennsylvania Avenue in South Bethany Beach will be closed starting on March 13th and continuing until April 7th, weather permitting. The reason for the planned closure is work that will be done to install sidewalks,…

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Delaware State Police Investigating Theft from Midway Speedway Park

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Detectives need your help with identifying these two individuals pictured below. Delaware State Police say a Bullet Go Kart was stolen from the Midway Speedway Park in Rehoboth Beach on January 31st. Anyone with any information should call Detective J. O’Neil of the Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit at 302-856-5850. Tips can also be submitted…

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Service Academy Information Night March 3rd in Dover

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Middle and high school students interested in learning more about attending U.S. Service Academies will have a chance to attend “Service Academy Information Night” tomorrow night at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. This annual information session returns in-person this year after it was held virtually for…

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Salisbury Man Sentenced For Illegal Possession of Firearm, Drug-Related Charge

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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Administrative Judge for the Circuit Court for Wicomico County has sentenced a 23-year-old Salisbury man to 30 years in prison with all but 12 years being suspended–of which five years is a mandatory minimum sentence. Jerziah Damiere Witherspoon pleaded guilty to an illegal firearm possession charge and one count of possession with intent to distribute…

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Overnight Fire in Fruitland Ruled Accidental

By Joe Ciccanti / March 2, 2023
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An electrical failure in the area of the water heater/furnace sparked a fire at around 1 a.m. on East Main Street in Fruitland in Wicomico County. It didn’t take long for 25 firefighters to control the blaze, which ended up causing an estimated $30,000 in damage.

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Traffic Alert: Pedestrian Crossing Signal to be Installed Near Bethany Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Lane closures will go into effect at the intersection of Route 1 and Bayberry Road in the Bethany Beach area starting on Monday, March 6th through mid-April (weather permitting). Work will consist of the installation of a rectangular rapid flashing beacon pedestrian crossing system. Those who are driving in that area are advised to use…

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Senators Coons, Lankford Reintroduce Charitable Act

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Senators Chris Coons of Delaware and James Lankford of Oklahoma have reintroduced the Charitable Act. The bill will expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving that would ensure that those of you who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations, and other nonprofits of your choice are able to deduct that…

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Milford Man Arrested for Discharging Firearm, Drug Charges

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Milford Police have arrested a man who they say discharged a firearm at the BP gas station on Northwest Front Street. The incident happened in the afternoon of February 24th. After a stop of a vehicle on Lakeview Avenue, police took Damian J Lee of Milford into custody. They also found over 840 grams of…

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Water Meters to be Replaced in Rehoboth Beach Beginning Next Week

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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A City of Rehoboth Beach contractor will begin replacing up to 700 water meters on the north side of town, primarily along Henlopen and Columbia avenues, next week. The work is expected to continue throughout this month. The city will install digital meters that can be read remotely and, once the city’s fixed-base system is…

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Funding Opportunity for Early-Stage Delaware Small Businesses to Expand

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Delaware companies that are in the beginning stages and need funding to help expand their business can now apply to compete for an Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant from the Division of Small Business (DSB). The division will be accepting EDGE grant applications between now and March 31 from promising early-stage businesses throughout…

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Threats Made Against Caroline County Circuit Court Judges

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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An investigation into threats that were made against two Caroline County Circuit Court judges has led to the arrest of a Cambridge, Maryland man. During the course of the investigation, detectives learned that Larry Zeigler posted live streamed videos to his social media page via Facebook threatening the lives of the Circuit Court Judges because…

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Bonus Registry Open for Delaware Child Care Professionals

By Joe Ciccanti / March 1, 2023
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Delaware child care professionals now can submit to receive $700 for a second round of direct payments from the Delaware Department of Education. The state is using its federal American Rescue Plan funding to pay for this second round of bonuses. The reason for the bonuses is to show appreciation for and give incentive for…

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Food Bank of Delaware’s Topping Out Ceremony at Future Milford Site

By Joe Ciccanti / February 24, 2023
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The topping out ceremony of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 67,000 square-foot facility in Milford took place today. This construction tradition marked the completion of the structural frame of the building. The new facility on Delaware Veterans Boulevard is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2023. Food Bank of Delaware President Cathy Kanefsky tells…

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Missing Maritime Museum Cannonball Found Outside Zwaanendael Museum

By Joe Ciccanti / February 23, 2023
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The missing Cannonball from the Cannonball House Maritime Museum has been returned. The missing artifact was placed outside of the Zwaanendael Museum and turned in to the Lewes Police Department this morning. The cannonball had been missing since February 17th. According to Lewes Police, there have been no leads in how the cannonball went missing.…

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Dover Man Arrested for Drug and Felony Weapons Offenses

By Joe Ciccanti / February 23, 2023
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A 48-year-old Dover man faces numerous drug and felony weapons charges after troopers stopped him on East Street South of East Camden Wyoming Avenue yesterday evening. A drug-certified canine then conducted a free-air sniff of the outside of the Camaro and the dog alerted to the presence of an odor of narcotics. A search led…

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Senators Coons Joins 33 Colleagues Urging Biden administration to Limit Availability of Junk Health Care Plans

By Joe Ciccanti / February 23, 2023
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U.S. lawmakers including Senator Chris Coons have sent a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services to take immediate action to address short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans, commonly known as junk plans, which fail to provide adequate, comprehensive health insurance coverage. Junk plans can deny coverage to people with preexisting conditions and…

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