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State police identify driver who died in Virginia Beach after Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel chase
Virginia State Police have identified the man who died after he crashed a stolen car in Virginia Beach in February. A spokesperson for state police said Quadri Jackson, 33, of Brooklyn, died Feb. 23 after he led police on a chase across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. About 8:30 p.m. that day, troopers tried to stop […]
Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay are on the rebound. This new report says they can help fight climate change.
A new report from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation says efforts to restore oyster populations could have benefits beyond just survival of the species. The report, released last week, outlines strategies for reaping the most benefits from oyster restoration. Allison Colden, Maryland executive director for the foundation, said oysters are “a powerful tool” to mitigate and […]
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 […]
13 people injured when more than 40 vehicles crash on Chesapeake Bay bridge in Maryland
BALTIMORE (AP) — Crashes involving more than 40 vehicles closed all lanes on the heavily-traveled U.S. 50 Bay Bridge in Maryland on Saturday, injuring 13 people and snarling traffic for about six hours, authorities said. The Maryland Transportation Authority said on X, formerly Twitter, that the morning crashes on the westbound lanes closed the bridge […]
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 […]
Chesapeake schools plan to offer up to $4,000 bonus to bus drivers, custodians and nutrition workers
Chesapeake Public Schools is seeking to divert some of its remaining pandemic relief funds to offer retention and recruitment bonuses to bus drivers, custodians and school nutrition workers. The division is proposing up to a $4,000 bonus for existing employees and up to $2,000 for new hires. Chief Human Resources Officer Brian Austin told board […]
Chesapeake aims for top US natgas producer spot with $7.4 billion deal for Southwestern
(Reuters) -Chesapeake Energy said on Thursday it would buy smaller rival Southwestern Energy in an all-stock transaction valued at $7.4 billion, a deal that would enable the second-largest U.S. natural gas producer to take the top spot. The move extends a recent spate of multi-billion deals in the U.S. energy sector including Exxon Mobil’s $60-billion […]
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 […]