Joe Ciccanti
UPDATE 10/31/24: The Delaware State Police have identified 49-year-old Damon Phares of Newark, Delaware, as the pedestrian who died in the crash on I-95 in New Castle on October 29th. The Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate this incident. Original Post Delaware State Police are investigating a crash that occurred last…
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The American Red Cross personnel are assisting displaced residents after a fire occurred yesterday evening, October 30th, according to the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company. Volunteer fire companies from Indian River, Lewes, Millsboro, and Milton responded to the residential fire at Pot Bunker Way in Baywood Greens in Long Neck. The fire was triggered by…
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UPDATE: Barricade Situation Ends in Dover Man’s Surrender Dover Police arrested 36-year-old Michael Moran of Dover, following an incident that began early this morning. The investigation began at 1:42 a.m., when Dover Police received a call from a victim saying that Moran was inside of her residence on Holmes Street, and he was not supposed…
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In the Millsboro area, SR 20/Hardscrabble Road and Betts Pond Road at the Route 113 intersection, will be closing beginning November 11th at 8:00 PM. According to DelDOT, this closure is required to construct the new ramps for a Grade Separated Intersection that will replace the existing signal and at grade intersection as part of…
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U.S. Senators Tom Carper, Chris Coons, and a bipartisan group of colleagues are urging the Biden administration to release more H-2B seasonal work visas to help small businesses cope with labor shortages, particularly in Delaware’s agriculture and tourism sectors. They argue that these visas are crucial for employers who struggle to find enough American workers…
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A 56-year-old man and 52-year-old woman–both of Milford have been arrested for a burglary that happened on S.E. 2nd Street just before 8:00 a.m. on October 27th. Officers found a broken window with a chair underneath the window. As is standard procedure, Milford PD’s K9 Unit responded and conducted a search of the residence. As…
Read MoreThe Delaware Healthcare Association today awarded state Representatives Valerie Jones Giltner and Kerri Evelyn Harris with the organization’s 2024 Legislator of the Year award. This is the first time the organization has chosen two lawmakers for the honor that is awarded to legislators for championing Delaware hospitals and their patients and communities. The DHA Legislator…
Read MoreA groundbreaking event was held at Sussex Tech yesterday. The Talk of Delmarva’s Joe Ciccanti has more… Â Â Â Â
Read MoreThe Diamond State Port Corporation and the Delaware River and Bay Authority have been selected to receive more than $125 million and $540,000 respectively through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program. The Delaware River and Bay Authority has been selected to receive $540,000 for emissions inventory, reduction strategy analysis, goal setting, stakeholder outreach, and…
Read MoreThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) yesterday held a virtual news conference in the Mid-Atlantic region (CISA Region 3), with CISA Director Jen Easterly to discuss steps being taken to ensure the security and resilience of the 2024 elections. During the conference, Easterly said that in her role, she has spent over three years…
Read MoreMaryland State Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a theft case from last month. According to police, shortly before 5 p.m. on September 14th, troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to Stephen Decatur Highway in Ocean City, Maryland for the theft report. MSP Berlin is seeking the public’s assistance in…
Read MoreAn investigation into a weapons complaint and drug offenses continues following a high-speed chase in the Seaford area. Yesterday, Wednesday, October 23rd at about 1:05 p.m., the Seaford Police Department responded to a weapons complaint near Collins Avenue and Purnell Street in Seaford. Police say someone reportedly possessing a handgun and making threats was spotted…
Read MoreGovernor John Carney has ordered the Delaware flag to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, October 26th, from sunrise to sunset, in remembrance of former Lewes Mayor Ted Becker on the day of his celebration of life. He served eight years as Mayor of Lewes and ten years on the Lewes City Council. Former Mayor…
Read MoreNearly $21 Million in federal funding will go toward upgrading drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, protecting local freshwater resources across Delaware, and delivering safe drinking water to homes, schools, and businesses. Governor John Carney and U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons along with Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester made the announcement about the funding today. This funding comes…
Read MoreThe drought conditions have had a major impact on the corn and soybean crops in Delaware, with soybean yields running well below normal for full season beans. For double crop beans after wheat and barley, those yields if not irrigated are going to be extremely low. Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse tells the Talk…
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A 20-year-old Milford man has been arrested for having sexual-related interactions with two minor victims. As a result of an extensive criminal investigation, Markez Davis faces numerous charges. According to Milford Police, he had a presentment through the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $338,000 secured bail.…
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For travelers who use US 50 in the Cambridge area of Dorchester County, the road resurfacing project is about half completed, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. Crews have returned to paving operations at night, beginning as early as 5 p.m. However, should temps drop below 50 degrees at night, they…
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A fire contained to a prison cell at Eastern Correctional Institute on Revells Neck Road, Westover in Somerset County led to 20 inmates being relocated. Correctional Officers discovered the fire in Housing unit 5, Bravo Tier early yesterday afternoon. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, an inmate was able to ignite…
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Three juveniles in Milford have been arrested for a series of crimes, including motor vehicle thefts, attempted thefts, burglaries, and arson. Milford Police Department took several reports for these crimes between October 3rd through October 7th throughout City Limits (both Kent and Sussex Counties). Milford Police, working with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, identified the…
Read MoreSeveral new park improvement projects will be funded potentially through revenue generated by the Maryland Cannabis Tax. These projects aim to enhance local parks, improve safety, and ensure reinvestment in communities across Wicomico County. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in partnership with Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Steve Miller today announced this initiative. County…
Read MoreToday, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials joined with the Delaware Congressional Delegation to announce a $20 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the DRBA that will be used to construct a new diesel-hybrid ferry vessel that is expected to join the Cape May – Lewes Ferry fleet in the…
Read More The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating 52-year-old Richard David Beals Jr. Beals is described as a White man, 5’9 and about 145 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Beals was last seen by the reporting party approximately 3 months prior to the report being made. The report…
Read MoreThe Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a case of arson that happened during the overnight hours. Fire officials say a 30-foot pull behind travel trailer was abandoned on the side of the road intentionally set on fire from the inside. The RV fire happened on Tingle Road in Willards– Wicomico County…
Read MoreThe SS United States Conservancy has finalized an agreement with Penn Warehousing & Distribution, securing the transfer of ship ownership to Okaloosa County, Florida. The new ownership has scheduled the vessel’s departure from Philadelphia for this Friday, October 25th. Contractors have been conducting preparatory work to facilitate the ship’s relocation to Norfolk, Virginia, such as…
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