Tag: Chesapeake

Chesapeake sweeps top three spots in county science fair

Feb. 17—First place winner had perfect score Students from across the county took part in the Lawrence County Science Fair on Feb. 8 and, on Monday, a reception took place at Ohio University Southern, in which the winners were announced and awarded trophies. Coming in first place for the event was Keegan Robinson, of Chesapeake […]

Chesapeake Energy: The Energy Industry Consolidation Wave Hits The Gas Sector

Chesapeake Energy (CHK) and Southwestern Energy (SWN) announced Thursday they have agreed to merge in a $7.4 billion deal, marking a major consolidation in the U.S. natural gas sector. SWN stock sank early Thursday while CHK angled slightly lower. X The merger is an all-stock transaction valued at $6.69 per share, based on Chesapeake’s closing […]

Case involving death of Chesapeake 2-year-old goes to grand jury

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The case involving a convicted sex offender accused of killing a two-year-old girl is going to the grand jury. 35-year-old Harvion Simpkins went before a judge Tuesday. It was for a preliminary hearing, where the commonwealth had to prove probable cause. It’s a lower burden than beyond a reasonable doubt. The […]

Southwestern and Chesapeake Energy near $17-billion merger

(Reuters) -Southwestern Energy and Chesapeake Energy are close to a merger that would create a roughly $17-billion company that would rank as one of the largest U.S. natural-gas producers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. The deal could come together as soon as next week, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter, […]

The Chesapeake Watershed’s growing battle against PFAS

They’re everywhere – in our water, farms, food, clothing, cosmetics, and countless other everyday products. PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are a group of nearly indestructible compounds used in manufacturing that have infiltrated our soil, water, and air, leading to a host of health problems for everyone exposed to them. In October 2023, the EPA announced […]

Police locate missing woman in Chesapeake

UPDATE: Police say the missing woman has been safely located. CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY)– Police are searching for a missing woman in Chesapeake. Police are searching for 87-year-old Rosa Demory. She was last seen this morning around 10:30 a.m. at her residence in the 1900 block of Robert Hall Blvd. Demory is approximately 5’8 tall weighing […]