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Photos of the day: December 7, 2023

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Post date December 8, 2023
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Invasive Catfish Pose Threat to Eastern Shore Waterways, Research Reveals

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Post date December 7, 2023
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SALISBURY, MD – In a two-year investigation conducted by Salisbury University researcher and professor, Dr. Noah Bressman, the invasive blue catfish has emerged as a major concern for fishermen and environmental groups in the Eastern Shore region. Termed “dumpsters of the sea” by researchers and watermen, these non-native predators exhibit a huge and rather ‘just about anything’ appetite, consuming a wide array of species and posing a threat to the delicate balance of local ecosystems.

Bressman, who led the first-of-its-kind study on the Eastern Shore, focused on the Nanticoke River, its tributaries, and the Marshyhope Creek. Over a thousand catfish were captured and dissected during the investigation, revealing a startling trend in their dietary habits.

“Literally the first catfish we studied—47 pounds—we pulled it out, cut open its stomach, and found a whole adult duck in its stomach, and from there it got weirder and weirder,” recounted Dr. Bressman.

Contrary to the idea that these catfish will consume anything in their path, Bressman noted, “Everything’s got their own preference. Just because they eat just about anything and everything that swims by them doesn’t mean they don’t have a preference. We can figure out what species are most of concern here.” The study found that compared to other tributaries, the catfish in the Nanticoke river region are consuming a significantly higher amount of blue crabs, white perch, and threatening the already endangered river herring.

Dr. Bressman added, “What we are seeing them eating is lots of white perch, lots of river herring which are threatened, and also tons of blue crabs which is obviously problematic for Maryland.”

At the Wittman Wharf Catfish Processing Plant, owned by Nick Hargrove, the findings align with their observations. “A lot of times when we open up the bellies on these fish, we see a wide range of species. The catfish…

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Honoring local state police in Nanticoke

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Post date December 6, 2023
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Newport Township dedicates statue honoring area coal miners

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Post date December 5, 2023
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NEWPORT TWP. — The Newport Township community gathered last weekend to commemorate the determined spirit and tireless dedication of the region’s anthracite coal miners with a new statue in their honor.

The event, hosted by Newport United and Newport Township, was attended by elected officials, community leaders, and dozens of residents.

And the speakers shared a dual message with the crowd.

On one hand, they underscored the sacrifices of the miners and of the arduous conditions they faced, not only to provide for their families, but also to power the nation.

On the other hand, they spoke of the miners’ resiliency and hope for a better future — a point that was emphasized to be an inspiration for the community going forward.

It was a message that resonated deeply.

Sen. Lisa Baker, R-Lehman Township, asked attendees who were descendants of coal mining families to identify themselves — most in the audience raised a hand.

“A total of 250 years of responsible local governance is a remarkable milestone, worthy of recognition and celebration,” Baker said. “This record reflects a lengthy honor roll of families, workers, business owners, and leaders who established and sustained Newport Township. It is fitting to pay tribute to the generations of coal miners who were the economic backbone of the community and region. We can look forward to additional community achievements in the years to come.”

Opening remarks at the dedication were offered by Newport Township Manager Joe Hillan, followed by the singing of the national anthem by Karen and Kyra Phair, and a blessing of the statue by Rev. Louis Kaminski. John Zyla, Newport Township Councilman and Chairman of Newport United; and Newport Township Councilman Paul Czapracki then took the podium.

They were followed in turn by Mike Shay on behalf of U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser’s…

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County confused over Greater Nanticoke Area election

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Post date December 4, 2023
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County blames Greater Nanticoke Area School District for ballot error

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Post date December 3, 2023
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New spa arrives in Dickson City offering health and wellness

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Post date December 2, 2023
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Residents of Dickson City and the surrounding area have a new place to find health and wellness resources. Head and Stone Spa.

Head and Stone Spa, 914 Commerce Boulevard, Dickson City, opened on Oct. 22. The business is a franchise launched in 2004 with a goal to bring affordable luxury spa services to everyone. The franchise has over 560 locations across the United States and Canada.

The Dickson City Head and Stone Spa opened as a partnership of John Beggs, Scott Brennan and Rick Bunchalk. Beggs got involved in the business after talking to his business partner Brennan, who was working on the corporate level for the franchise. The two then partnered with Bunchalk and first opened a franchise three years ago in Wilkes-Barre at 411 Arena Hub Plaza.

At the time of the Wilkes-Barre opening, Pennsylvania did not have a membership model spa, according to Beggs. This type of spa model helps reduce prices for clients compared to many typical spas, according to Beggs. Affordability helps “get people in a health and wellness routine,” said Beggs. In addition, the model also lets clients become like family with the staff, according to Beggs.

Other than running the spa, Beggs, a Nanticoke resident, works as a math teacher Nanticoke Area School District where he has taught for 25 years. He also served as an assistant basketball coach for 20 years and head coach for six years.

With the success of the Wilkes-Barre location, Beggs and his business partners looked to find another location and found a looking at bringing health and wellness to the area. They looked at the Dickson City as a location with the space having great anchor tenants and a need for a spa in the area, according to Beggs. His goal is for the spa to “be a part of the community…

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Luzerne County: Greater Nanticoke Area School District caused ballot error

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Post date December 1, 2023
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The Greater Nanticoke Area School District had officially informed Luzerne County’s Election Bureau that five school board members must be elected this year instead of the correct number of four, county officials said Thursday.

As a result, both the May 16 primary election and Nov. 7 general election ballots instructed voters to select five.

No corrective action is needed, however, because only four candidates appeared on the ballot in that race and were elected Nov. 7, officials said: Tony Prushinski, Mark Cardone, David Vnuk and Erika McQuown Jacobs.

School board candidates can cross-file in the primary, and all four secured both the Republican and Democratic nominations to advance to the general. There were no other ballot contenders.

Because only four seats are open, the county won’t be proceeding with a write-in notification letter to fill the fifth slot that never existed, officials said. The highest number of write-in votes was eight for John Telencho.

No write-in nominees advanced in the primary because at least 100 votes are required, and nobody met that threshold. That write-in vote minimum does not apply in the general election.

As proof the county was not at fault, a release from county Administrative Services Division Head Jennifer Pecora said Greater Nanticoke Area sent an online form to the bureau at 10:39 a.m. Feb. 7 stating five school board members must be elected for four-year terms.

School districts and the county’s 76 municipalities are responsible for providing accurate information to the county on which seats must appear on the ballot in their jurisdictions, Pecora said.

Based on the experience with Greater Nanticoke Area, the county has decided it will now require electronic submission of all ballot content information to ensure the information is instantly accessible if a question arises,…

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State awards $54.9 million for Nanticoke/West Nanticoke Bridge project

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Post date November 29, 2023
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Blue catfish stomachs reveal ecological toll of their appetite

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Post date November 28, 2023
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Noah Bressman, a biologist at Salisbury University in Maryland, begins dissecting of a large blue catfish to determine the contents of its stomach.

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In terms of appetite and willingness to gorge on just about anything, blue catfish have few peers in the Chesapeake Bay, experts say.

“They’re eating everything, anything they can get their mouths around,” said Noah Bressman, a fish biologist at Salisbury University in Maryland.

Now, a clearer picture is emerging of their ecological toll. Two new studies based in tidal rivers on opposite sides of the Bay show that the invasive species is gobbling up prized native aquatic life, such as menhaden and blue crabs, at high rates.

Previous studies have suggested as much. But the latest research adds important insights.

The investigation conducted by Bressman’s team marks the first time that the nonnative’s eating habits have been examined on the eastern side of the Bay. Meanwhile, Virginia scientists have used a previous blue catfish stock assessment to produce another first: estimates of how much of each species is eaten within a major Chesapeake river.

The goal is to determine whether plentiful and voracious blue catfish are endangering the survival of their prey within a particular river or even the entire Bay complex. Many anglers and biologists have suspected as much. They just lack the scientific evidence to prove it.

The new research brings observers closer to that goal, said Dave Secor, a fisheries biologist with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. “Some of these numbers show potentially very large impacts to predation of prey species,” said Secor, who wasn’t involved with the studies.

Noah Bressman, left, and Davis Carter fish for blue catfish in Maryland’s Nanticoke River as part of…

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