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UD Oyster Hatchery in Lewes Begins Distributing Baby Oysters to Local Farmers
LEWES, Del. — After more than two years of development, the University of Delaware has begun distributing baby oysters from its new hatchery in Lewes. This state-of-the-art program is set to revolutionize the oyster-growing industry in Delaware, with more than half a million baby oysters, known as spat, being cultivated as part of the initiative.
Closing Taylor Hospital Operating Room Services Displaces 30
The decision to close the operating rooms at Taylor Hospital eliminates 30 positions at the Ridley Park facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer Health spokesperson Lori Bookbinder said the surgical services and support staff were offered jobs elsewhere at Crozer. Crozer decided to close services at Taylor’s...
West Chester W. Chester Lakota W. allows no points against Hamilton
West Chester W. Chester Lakota W.’s defense throttled Hamilton, resulting in a 31-0 shutout in Ohio high school football action on Aug. 30. The first quarter gave West Chester W. Chester Lakota W. a 14-0 lead over Hamilton. The Firebirds registered a 24-0 advantage at halftime over the Big...
Biker in custody, charged with 2nd-degree murder of UDel student
NEWARK, Del. (CBS) -- A Newark, Delaware man is in custody after a first-year University of Delaware student was struck and killed on the first day of classes this week, police said.Newark police announced the arrest of 27-year-old resident Brian Briddle early Friday morning. They say he was driving a motorcycle when he sped away from an attempted traffic stop."The officer turned his lights off and did not pursue the motorcycle. Within a minute the motorcycle had gone to a high rate of speed," said Newark Police Lt. Andrew Rubin.Police said Briddle then fatally struck a UDel first-year student in a crosswalk on campus. She was later identified as 18-year-old Noelia Gomez of Clark, New Jersey. Others were injured in the incident.Briddle is charged with multiple offenses including second-degree murder, possession of a deadly weapon during a felony, disregarding an officer's signal, driving without a special license and operating an unregistered vehicle.Briddle was ordered held after he did not post $362,005 in bail. He is being sent to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution in Wilmington.Police obtained a warrant for Briddle's arrest on Thursday and said he was taken into custody without incident.
Cops ID U. of Delaware student from N.J. struck, killed by motorcycle
UPDATE: Motorcyclist charged with murder after allegedly hitting and killing U. of Del. student from N.J. Authorities in Newark, Delaware have identified the 18-year-old college student from New Jersey struck and killed by a fleeing motorcycle earlier this week as a Clark resident. Noelia Gomez was struck just before midnight...
I-95 Wilmington contractor awarded Phase 1 bid for Key Bridge replacement
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board awarded a $73 million Phase 1 contract to Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the complete design and construction of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge. Omaha-based Kiewit was the contractor for the Wilmington I-95 reconstruction project. The difficult project included rehabbing 19 bridges, including a mile-long...
Exton’s Brickside Grille To Host Five-Course Beer Dinner Sept. 19
Exton's Brickside Grille is kicking off the fall season with a five-course Beer Dinner on Sept. 19 at 6:00 PM. Exton’s Brickside Grille is kicking off the fall season with a five-course Beer Dinner on Sept. 19 at 6:00 PM. The restaurant, located at Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center...
Learn Pennsylvania Dutch with BHC’s Exciting Classes
Are you interested in immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch? Look no further! Berks History Center (BHC) is thrilled to announce the continuation of their online Pennsylvania Dutch classes beginning Sept. 24. All classes are held virtually via Zoom. “These courses are designed to introduce participants...
Millersville University using grant for workshops in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Pa. (WHTM) — Millersville University is using a grant to teach computer skills, among other things. The nearly $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry will be used for workshops at the Columbia Public Library and Columbia School District. The university believes this could help...
Police identify woman involved in 15-hour standoff with police in Margate
MARGATE – Charges have been filed against a Pennsylvania woman estranged from her young son who barricaded herself for 15 hours Wednesday inside her father’s Margate apartment. The Margate City Police Department has charged Meagan Daleandro, 37, of Norwood, Pennsylvania, with one count of trespassing, one count of...
How this Wilmington rowhome made reggae legend Bob Marley a Delaware local
Details are often omitted when a story is recounted. In Bob Marley's biography, a frequently overlooked detail in the legendary reggae musician's story is his life in Wilmington, although clearly marked signs provide this information. One such fact is where the music legend resided in the state's largest city. When attention is given...
Rider Charged With Murder In Death Of UD Student
Newark police have made an arrest in a fatal crash that took the life of a freshman at the University of Delaware. Officials said on August 29, 2024, Newark Police obtained an arrest warrant for the operator of the motorcycle in this incident. The motorcycle operator has been identified as...
UPDATE | Suspect now caught for gas station robberies
Delaware State Police have arrested a man in connection with a run of robberies this week at area gas stations. 38-year old Joshua Liebal was stopped by a Delaware State trooper Wednesday night, August 28, 2024, near Marshallton, after allegedly robbing the Star Gas Station on Kirkwood Highway at Dunlinden Acres.
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