Joe Ciccanti
Maryland Governor Wes Moore during this week’s Board of Public Works meeting, lauding Salisbury University for being named the nation鈥檚 No. 1 master鈥檚-level producer of Fulbright Students for 2022-23. Last week, the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named SU the nation鈥檚 top producer of Fulbright Students in the Master鈥檚 Carnegie…
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Dover Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday afternoon at just before 2 p.m. at Shore United Bank on South Governors Avenue in Dover. Police say a white male entered the business and demanded money. The victim, who believed he had a weapon, complied and turned over an undisclosed amount of money. The person…
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For businesses registered in Maryland, The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced the availability of 2023 annual report and personal property tax return filings and extension requests. All domestic and foreign business entities must file an annual report or request an extension by April 17, 2023, to maintain their “good standing”…
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Following a two-day trial, 38-year-old Kenny Vansant was convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor, Sexual Offense in the Second Degree, and related offenses. According to the Wicomico County State Attorney’s Office, Vansant sexually abused a family member, who was 8 years old in the summer of 2016. Sentencing was deferred pending receipt of a…
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A 31-year-old Lewes woman faces burglary and assault charges after an incident that occurred yesterday on Burton Avenue in Rehoboth Beach. Police say they received a trespassing complaint around 11 am. Troopers spoke with the 63-year-old homeowner, who told them that an acquaintance of his– Brienna Wildy– had entered his shed without his permission, despite…
Read MoreAuthorities in Wicomico County have charged two teenage girls, ages 13 and 14 in connection with threats of mass violence and disturbing school operations at Choices Academy on Calloway Street in Salisbury. The investigation revealed that the note had been taped to a classroom desk on the afternoon of February 9th. The note was found…
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The cause and origin of a fire that occurred on Valentine’s Day in Sudlersville, Queen Anne’s County, Maryland is under investigation. No deaths or injuries occurred, but damage to the two-story, single family house with an attached garage is estimated at $200,000. The homeowner was home at the time of the incident and a neighbor…
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Dover police received a call at around 2 a.m. about a man causing damage and removing property from the Food Lion on Forrest Avenue. Officers confirmed that he broke into the store by shattering a glass door and that he then stole tobacco products. Officers reviewed store surveillance. at 3:42, police found 54-year-old Terrence Jones…
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All personal income tax refunds are being held until next Wednesday, February 15th in order to protect Delaware taxpayer dollars against refund fraud. This year’s filing deadline for personal income tax is Monday, May 1st. Delaware鈥檚 Division of Revenue began processing 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23, 2023. Additional Information from the Delaware…
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Delaware has the highest real estate transfer tax in the nation at 4%. If you sell or buy a house for $250,000, the tax bill on that alone is $10,000. One bill that Delaware State Representative Bryan Shupe is sponsoring would target people in Delaware who need help–and tells WGMD’s Mike Bradley about who specifically…
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Delaware State Police have arrested four people who were then taken to Sussex Correctional Institution on drug dealing and gun charges. The individuals arrested include 23-year-old John Wyatte of Dover, 28-year-old Ronald Maddray, 21-year-old Briana Winder and 28-year-old Marvin Farlow. Troopers conducted a traffic stop at Redner鈥檚 Market on South Dupont Highway in Camden yesterday…
Read MoreBeginning Monday, traffic will be detoured around a pipe replacement project on Route 568 (Hatchery Road) in Bishopville. The plan is to finish the project by Monday, February 20th. As a result, drivers will see detour signs beginning 9 a.m. Monday, February 13th. If you drive in that area, you’ll need to use the following…
Read MoreA fire that occurred on Ridgely Road in Ridgely– Caroline County is currently under investigation. According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, it took 40 firefighters about 30 minutes to control the blaze, which started around 10:00 last night. A passerby noticed the barn on fire. Officials estimate the damage to be around…
Read MoreA grant program is helping Delaware’s newest small businesses expand and innovate. The Delaware Division of Small Business recognized 10 small businesses as winners of the sixth round of Encouraging Development, Growth, and Expansion (EDGE) grants. Small businesses that were awarded in the latest round of the competition include a company that created an app…
Read MoreSeveral University of Delaware buildings are reopening for classes and resuming normal operations this morning after having been evacuated yesterday afternoon. The evacuations were in response to UD Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) notification that researchers inadvertently produced a small amount of a shock-sensitive explosive chemical in Lammot du Pont Laboratory. This was an isolated…
Read MoreBipartisan lawmakers say that continuing to shift towards more preventive health care saves lives and costs, and so should the budgets and accounting methods. Maryland Senator Ben Cardin is among the lawmakers who have reintroduced legislation that aims to apply this concept. The Preventive Health Savings Act would direct the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to…
Read MoreCape May-Lewes Ferry Riders and local stakeholders can get information on the status of the Ferry Marine Master Plan through a Virtual Public Information Meeting, which will be held on Thursday February 23rd at 6 pm. Last year, previous analysis was presented in a series of public meetings. Since those meetings, the Board has selected…
Read MoreDelDOT’s snowplows will be getting out to schools to celebrate the winners of this year鈥檚 Name That Plow contest. DelDOT’s snowplow operators and technicians have put in hard work to keep roads safe throughout the winter season. As a way of honoring their efforts, elementary school students (K-5) were encouraged to submit entries into the…
Read MoreThe Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause and origin of a house fire that occurred in Viola, Delaware yesterday afternoon. They received the report just before 3:00 pm. The Felton Community Fire Company arrived on the scene and saw flames shooting from the house. The blaze heavily damaged the home and sent…
Read MoreDUI patrols will increase in the next several weeks due to Super Bowl Weekend and upcoming St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is teaming up with local and State Police to implement the high visibility patrols. According to the Delaware OHS, In 2022, 1,175 crashes occurred along with 103 serious injuries…
Read MoreA 35-year-old Pittsville, Maryland man has been convicted of firearm-related charges. Sentencing was deferred for the preparation of a pre-sentence investigation report. Timothy Paul Ketterman is currently at Wicomico County Detention Center pending sentencing. Late in the evening, October 21st, 2022, while at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision at the intersection of…
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