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Town Hall Informational Meeting Later This Month in Kent County on New Electric Car Mandate

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023

Delaware public officials are hosting town hall meetings up and down the state to inform the public about the “new electric car mandate” that will go into effect in 2025. One of the upcoming meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 29th in Kent County–at the Camden/Wyoming Fire Hall from 6:30-8:30 PM.This mandate will affect…

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House Bill 114 to Establish Standards for Recovery Houses to Become Certified

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Lawmakers in Delaware have unveiled legislation that would establish standards for recovery houses to become certified, which would carry additional privileges. The bill would enable individuals in recovery and loved ones assisting them to more easily find safe and reliable recovery housing placements. Sponsored by Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris, House Bill 114 would codify standards…

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Felton Police Arrest Middletown Woman for Fraud Through Online App

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Felton Police have arrested a 29-year-old Middletown woman for fraudulently taking $1,480 from someone through an online app. Newport Police took Makenzie Davis into custody on unrelated charges, and then Felton Police charged her with one count of Unlawful use of a Payment Card under $1,500 Unauthorized use of a Card, which is a Class…

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Senator Carper Joins Health Experts in Urging the Biden Administration to Set Strong Pollution Protections

By Joe Ciccanti / March 23, 2023
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Senator Tom Carper joined public health leaders from across the country this week in urging the Biden administration to move forward on strong clean air regulations that protect Americans’ health and the environment. Carper, who is the Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke at a news conference yesterday concerning the issue……

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Traffic Alert: Road Closure in the Fenwick Island Area Scheduled for Monday, April 3rd

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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DelDOT has announced that Dukes Avenue between SR 54 (Lighthouse Road) and Harpoon Road / 146th Street will be closed Monday April 3rd and Tuesday April 4th. The closure, which is due to the installation of a gas line, will be in place from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Additional days may be required if…

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Delaware State Police Arrest Two Following Drug Dealing Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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The Delaware State Police have arrested 32-year-old Victor Hammond of Bridgeville and 30-year-old Derrious Signey of Seaford on numerous felony charges following a drug dealing investigation that took place yesterday. Members of the Delaware State Police Sussex County Drug Unit conducted a search warrant at a home on North Street in Seaford. In addition to…

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Town of Georgetown Seeks Input and Recommendations for Downtown Development District Expansion

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023

The Town of Georgetown is seeking input and recommendation through the end of this month regarding a possible expansion of the Downtown Development District. The district boundaries currently encompass 83.2 acres and may be expanded to a maximum of 105 acres. The Town of Georgetown, Downtown Development District was designated by Governor Markell on August 10, 2016. Among…

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House Fire in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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The cause of a fire on Flamingo Drive in Salisbury yesterday evening is under investigation. The blaze started on the outside of the one-story wood frame single family home, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Damage is estimated to be around $5,000. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. 

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Dewey Beach Replenishment to Begin Next Month

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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With spring underway and many looking forward to getting back to the beach, visitors will need to avoid certain work areas. Beach replenishment should begin on or about April 20th in Dewey Beach depending on the weather and how quickly work is completed in Rehoboth. Work will take approximately 12 days. According to the Town’s…

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Maryland State Police Investigating Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Worcester County

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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One motorist is dead after a two-vehicle crash on Route 113 at Groton Road in Worcester County late last night. A box truck was headed north on Route 113 when it crashed into a Kia Forte, which was traveling west on Groton Road. Authorities identified the one who died as 54-year-old Chauncey McKinley Johnson of…

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Weekend Shooting in Salisbury Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 22, 2023
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Fatal Crash in Caroline County, MD Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 17, 2023
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The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at Auction Rd and American Corner Rd south of Denton on Tuesday. The Vehicle was heading northbound on Auction Road. For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway to the right and entered a ditch. The vehicle turned back onto the roadway and overcorrected, causing…

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High Visibility DUI Patrols and Delaware Office of Highway Safety’s SoberLift Program Going on This Weekend

By Joe Ciccanti / March 17, 2023
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The Delaware Office of Highway Safety is partnering with The Delaware State Police and local law enforcement to conduct high visibility DUI patrols throughout the state this weekend–through March 19th. Jason Coleman of the Delaware Office of Highway Safety tells the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 what else the state OHS is doing… To…

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Salisbury Man Convicted of Assault, Weapons Offenses

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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A 31-year-old Salisbury man has been convicted of First-Degree Assault and weapons offenses. Sentencing is postponed for the completion of a pre-sentencing investigation. Markel Barkley remains in custody pending sentencing. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on October 11th, 2022, in which Barkley threatened his then-girlfriend with an illegal handgun as they were…

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Fire at Single Family Home in Carline County Under Investigation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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A fire on Main Street in Hillsboro, Caroline County overnight caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. The blaze originated in the Interior of Detached Garage, in which no smoke alarm was present. No deaths or injuries resulted from the fire. If anyone has information regarding this fire,…

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Scam Alert: Troopers Warn About Scammers Posing as Delaware State Police

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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Similar to the phone scam alert reported in Maryland, the Delaware State Police has also been investigating incidents in which victims receive phone calls from individuals posing as troopers. The scammers say they are wanted and/or owe bail money.  Many of the victims of these scams have been individuals listed on the Delaware sex offender…

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Sussex Central High School Student Arrested for Possessing Firearm

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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A 16-year-old Sussex Central High School student is facing a felony weapon charge after Delaware State Police found him with a handgun on school property. The Trooper removed the student from the classroom, searched his backpack, and found an unloaded handgun with accompanying ammunition. The officer confiscated the gun and took the teen into custody…

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Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long Partners with UAW and the National Child Identification Program to Protect Delaware Children

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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New measures are being put into place to ensure parents have over 90% of the information authorities need should a child ever go missing. The UAW is set to provide 360,000 identification kits to protect the children of Delaware in partnership with the National Child Identification Program. Delaware families will receive an inkless, at-home child…

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Maryland Seeks Federal Assistance for Invasive Species That Threaten Chesapeake Bay’s Commercial Fishing Industry

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore is calling on the federal government to declare the expanding population of invasive fish species to be an ongoing commercial fishery disaster in the Maryland waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The governor sent a letter to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo requesting the declaration under provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation…

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Norfolk, VA Man Dies After Crash Involving Maryland State Trooper Earlier This Month Wicomico County

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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The Maryland State Police is investigating a fatal crash that involved a Maryland State Trooper. Shortly after 3:00 p.m. yesterday, hospital personnel at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center pronounced 73-year-old Daniel Clark of Norfolk, Virginia dead. Clark was a motorist who had been injured in the crash. The crash occurred at 7:30 a.m.…

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Early Closure of The Woodland Ferry

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023

The Woodland Ferry will close at 10:30am on Monday, March 20th. Normal operations will resume at 7:00am on Tuesday, March 21st. For more information, visit DelDOT’s website at www.deldot.gov.

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New Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development Office and Visitors Center in Snow Hill

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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If you’re looking for places to tour as well as upcoming events on Maryland’s coast, the new Worcester County Tourism and Economic Development (WCTED) Office and Visitors Center is now open at 107 West Green Street in Snow Hill. 70 community friends gathered earlier this month to cut the ribbon and open the doors to…

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State Fire Marshal Investigating House Fire in Dewey Beach

By Joe Ciccanti / March 16, 2023
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The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that happened yesterday (Wednesday) in Dewey Beach. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on Carolina Street. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company arrived on the scene and found smoke and flames coming from the structure. The Lewes Fire Department, Bethany Beach Fire…

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Delaware State Police Investigating Two-Vehicle Crash in Long Neck Area

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023
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Delaware State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that happened yesterday (Wednesday) on Indian Mission Road at Route 24. DSP confirms with the Talk of Delmarva 92.7 and 98.5 that one vehicle ran a red light and that one party was flown to an area hospital for unknown injuries. We will have more information on…

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Traffic Alert: Temporary Closure of Street in Salisbury for Crane Installation

By Joe Ciccanti / March 15, 2023
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The City of Salisbury is informing residents and visitors that Main Street from Court Street to Baptist Street will be closed tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to allow for the installation of a tower crane. During this time, the street will be impassable to all through traffic. All surrounding streets will be…

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