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SALISBURY, Md.- Dr. Noah Bressman, Salisbury University assistant professor of biological studies, and graduate assistant Zachary Crum are combating invasive species in local waterways, and Eastern Shore anglers can help.

Fishing hobbyists and professionals alike are invited to the Nanticoke River Invasive Fishing Tournament, presented by SU on Saturday, July 30 (rain date: Sunday, July 31) at Cherry Beach Park in Sharptown, Md. Lines in at 6 a.m. and weigh-in at 2 p.m., followed by awards and data collection.

Thanks to a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the free tournament features approximately $2,000 in prizes. All blue catfish and northern snakeheads caught will be provided to Bressman’s lab to continue research to learn more about their effects on the local ecosystem, with a focus on diet, growth speed, and reproduction rates.

“We really want to spread awareness in local waterway communities about what fish are invasive, and how they can minimize the population to relieve some pressure from striped bass and blue crabs, whose populations are on the decline,” said Bressman.

Tournament fishing is permitted at Cherry Beach Park for shore-based anglers. Those fishing from kayaks or boats may use any boat launch along the Nanticoke and tributaries such as Marshyhope Creek and Barren Creek. Maryland or Delaware tidal fishing licenses are required for all participants, respective to their fishing location.

The event is hook and line only and does not include a bow fishing category. Limited fishing gear will be available for those who may not have their own supplies.

Though invasive species like blue catfish and snakeheads have developed a stigma due to the harm they can cause for native species, that does not mean they are unfit for consumption, Bressman said.

“It’s important for anglers to know these species should not be released, and we want to bring awareness to the…

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Luzerne Co. Council votes to allocate funding to fix Nanticoke bridge | WOLFPlease ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes ofwebsite accessibility-1; } // command = ‘getUSPData’, version = 1, callback = function(uspData: uspdata, success: boolean) window.__uspapi = function (command, version, callback) { if (command === ‘getUSPData’ && version === 1) { if (isFullMeasure() || getPrivacyKVP()) { // enable via KVP or if the site is fullmeasure.news // check trustarc for privacy info var uspString = getTrustArc(); if (uspString) { // if the uspString was created and returned properly // Then perform callback with correct object var uspData = { version: version, uspString: uspString }; return callback(uspData, true); } } } // Case where command !== getUSPData || uspString returns null || version !== 1 || !usPrivacyEnabled // call callback with uspData = null and success = false return callback(null, false); } function getTrustArc() { if (window.truste && window.truste.cma) { // if the trustarc object and methods are available var url = location.protocol + ‘//’ + location.host; // Get consent decision by calling trustarc api var consentDetails = window.truste.cma.callApi(“getConsentDecision”, url); /* returns consentDetails: {consentDecision:$integer, source:”asserted”} consentDetails.source can be “asserted” or “implied” – ignore for our purposes consentDetails.consentDecision can be 0, 1, 2, or 3 0 – no decision (closing banner without making a decision) 1 – required – “opted out” 3 – advertising – accepted */ var uspPrivacyString = formatUSPrivacyString(consentDetails.consentDecision); return writeUSPrivacyString(uspPrivacyString); } else { return null; } } // Handle getting the value of the notice_behavior cookie (provided for us by trustarc) function getCookieData(name) { var value = ‘; ‘ + document.cookie; var parts = value.split(‘; ‘ + name + ‘=’); if (parts.length === 2) { return parts.pop().split(‘;’).shift(); } return null; } function…

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After extensive discussion Tuesday, a Luzerne County Council majority agreed to guarantee a new infrastructure loan currently estimated at $51 million because all proceeds will be used to address county-owned roads and bridges.

Replacement of the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge over the Susquehanna River, currently estimated at $45 million, is stated as a project to be funded, although county officials will have flexibility if they deem other projects a higher priority, officials said.

In other business, a council majority chose to retain real estate agent Lori Spencer and Classic Properties to market and seek buyers for a county-owned residence in West Pittston and possibly other properties no longer needed by the county.

Councilman Kevin Lescavage, Spencer’s boyfriend, abstained from the discussion and vote.

Loan guarantee

The loan is possible because new state legislation customized solely for the county redirects $3 million annually for 25 years from the casino-gambling Local Share Account (LSA) to create an infrastructure fund.

The way it is set up, the county Redevelopment Authority must borrow to create the fund and then repay the debt using the annual $3 million LSA earmark.

However, the county is involved because financial institutions want assurance the county would repay the debt if the Mohegan Sun Pocono casino in Plains Township unexpectedly closes down the road.

The legislation leaves it up to the county redevelopment authority to recommend projects that should be funded, with final award approval by the Commonwealth Finance Authority — a state entity that already approves other LSA awards that are not part of this special program.

To address county council concerns about the guarantee, a memorandum of understanding between the county and redevelopment authority approved Tuesday allows council to decide which projects the authority submits to the Commonwealth Finance Authority.

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SEAFORD — Without technology, Dr. William Doran would have to measure by hand while preparing for knee or hip replacement surgeries.

But thanks to the Mako Robotic-Arm, TidalHealth Nanticoke’s Dr. Doran can create a 3D-image of the joint, which includes the bone structure and the surrounding tissues. This robot allows him to plan surgeries down to the millimeter, personalized for each patient.

“There’s no reason for me to pretend that my hands can be as good as this robot,” Dr. Doran said.

Dr. Doran said TidaHealth Nanticoke recently performed its 500th surgery using the Mako Robotic-Arm.

Robotics have played a big role at TidalHealth Nanticoke since it purchased the Mako Robotic-Arm and the da Vinci Surgical System last year. The hospital has performed more than 200 heart and lung surgeries while using the da Vinci Surgical System.

The robots have helped patients with quicker recovery times from surgery and lower costs. They cost about $2.5 million but Dr. Kurt Wehberg said performing surgeries robotically saves the hospital about $100,000 a month.

“These are expensive robots, but in the long run, they save money,” Dr. Wehberg said.

Dr. Wehberg performs minimally invasive lung procedures with the da Vinci Surgical System. The system allows for smaller incision points, which leads to smaller scars and faster healing times.

He said patients typically used to stay in the hospital for up to seven days for recovery from lung surgery. Since TidalHealth started using robotics, however, most patients can go home the same day.

Dr. Wehberg added the mortality rate for lung infections used to be 50% 50 years ago — now it’s 1%.

Patients can also save money because they won’t need as much pain medication, said Dr. Jarrod Buzalewski.

Dr. Buzalewski leads TidalHealth’s bariatric surgery program in Delaware, which has served more than…

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Luzerne County provided this ‘before’ photo to show the Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge before it switched to brighter LED lighting.

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Posing with a few of his many firefighting buddies from the Espy Street Station, John ‘Stanky’ Stankovic of Nanticoke is flanked by Brian Zegarski and Matthew Glidden. Known widely for his polka band, Stanky was honored for his 60 years of service as a firefighter in Nanticoke on Wednesday evening.

Mary Therese Biebel | Times Leader

Widely known for his polka band, John ‘Stanky’ Stankovic also is a longtime volunteer firefighter

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SALISBURY – A waterfront park in Wicomico will expand with the acquisition of neighboring property.

On Tuesday, the Wicomico County Council voted 6-0, with Councilman Bill McCain abstaining, to acquire three parcels along Cove Road for the purposes of demolishing existing buildings and converting the land back into public open space. Marilyn Williams, the county’s land development coordinator, noted the purchase would allow Wicomico to expand Cove Road Beach, a shoreline park along the Nanticoke River.

“FEMA wants us, and really any municipality that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, to go after properties like this …,” she said. “It really started out as doing something to remove these structures from the flood insurance program and stop all the repetitive damage to the properties. It never really started out as an acquisition of the Cove Road property.”

Officials noted the three parcels, totaling 29 acres, contained two homes. Williams said the prior owner had initially worked with the county to secure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for the purpose of raising his home.

“His house would flood, and it was becoming more frequently flooded with all of the higher-than-normal tides,” she explained.

While the owner passed away in 2018, Williams said the county has since received a $188,819 grant from FEMA and a $67,750 grant from Program Open Space to acquire the parcels, remove the existing buildings and convert the property into public open space.

“This is a frequent flooding property and frequently has insurance claims against it,” she said.

In a public hearing this week, nearby residents came before the county council to support the proposed acquisition. Cove Road resident John Laferty noted that the expansion of Cove Road Beach was needed.

“I think the county would be foolish not to purchase those houses,…

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A Nanticoke man with a checkered past broke into a woman’s home, dragged her out to the street and kicked her in the head until she stopped moving, according to charges filed by Newport Twp. police.

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PORT COLBORNE, Ont. (June 30, 2022) – Mike Bowman took his first career Crate Sprint Car win on Thursday night at Humberstone Speedway. The former 358 Modified champion finished almost three seconds ahead of runner-up Mathieu Bardier in the Action Sprint Tour fueled by Pinty’s A-Main, while Darren Dryden took the final podium spot.

Dryden and Bowman started on the front row for the 25 lap A-Main, but the red flag quickly flew when Jacob Dykstra’s car did a rollover after hard contact with the inside wall in turn one. Dykstra’s crew worked hard to repair the damage and he started at the back of the field for the complete restart, along with AJ Lewis who was also collected in the accident.

Dryden took the early lead after the restart with Bowman in close pursuit, but just as Bowman looked to make a move he slid off the banking in turn two while Dryden streaked away. Bowman got a mulligan for his miscue though, as the lap wasn’t completed before Tyeller Powless spun in turn one and collected Luke Stewart, Seth Roy, and Brian Nanticoke; Stewart’s car suffered the most damage and he wasn’t able to restart.

Dryden kept the lead for a few laps after the restart, but Bowman switched grooves and used the low side to challenge the leader. The pair raced wheel to wheel for several laps with row four starter Mathieu Bardier close behind until Bowman finally edged ahead. Bowman drove away to a large lead while Bardier passed Dryden for second, but Bowman’s advantage was erased when he slid off the track briefly. Bardier got close but Bowman recovered and drove away again to claim the win.

Bardier took the runner-up spot, followed by Dryden, Allan Downey from row eight, and Brett Stratford. Dykstra recovered from his first corner…

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