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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.
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...
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...
Upper Darby police ID 2 suspects wanted for carjacking father with children in the vehicle
Police in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, are searching for two suspects who carjacked a father with his children still inside the car.The suspects have been identified as 23-year-old Phillis Fugah and 21-year-old Ian Dean.Video obtained by Action News shows two suspects walking up to a white Honda SUV and fighting to take control of the vehicle around 3:15 p.m. Thursday on the 7200 block of West Chester Pike. A father was inside with his two children -- a 2-month-old and a 5-year-old.According to Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt, the entire altercation happened while the mother of the children was...
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.
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...
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...
Men's Soccer Opens with Draw
The Muhlenberg men's soccer team began the 2024 season with a scoreless tie against Alvernia. The Mules played a man up for the majority of the match after the Golden Wolves were issued a red card in the 10th minute. Muhlenberg dominated possession for the rest of the game and had a 10-0 advantage in corner kicks in the second half but could not solve Alvernia's first-team all-conference goalie, who made several spectacular saves.
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...
Ephrata Chamber Hosts Annual Wine Walk
The annual Chamber of Commerce Wine Walk in Ephrata will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, with check-in for 21-and-over participants beginning at 4 p.m. at the Ephrata Recreation Center, 112 Basin St. SW. Photo ID will be required at check-in. From there, the three-hour Wine Walk will take you to several businesses in downtown Ephrata.
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...
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...
Football Recap: Caileb Howse Leads Lampeter-Strasburg to Victory over Warwick
Lampeter-Strasburg pushed their score to 22 the last time they played Warwick, but on Friday they couldn't quite do it again. The Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers never let the Warwick Warriors onto the board and left with a 21-0 victory. Given the Pioneers' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 63rd, while the Warriors are ranked 214th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
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