County working to assist flood-ravaged residents

Clean-up kits will be distributed Thursday evening in three locations The driver of this truck was likely eager to get to higher ground on the bridge near the Northbrook Canoe Company. Photo by Dave Lichter In an effort to facilitate the flood recovery process, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) will be distributing flood clean-up kits on Wednesday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m....

Longwood, Avondale fire companies to share grant

$198,000 FEMA award will assist recruiting, training efforts The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security has notified Longwood Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company that they are receiving a safety award. Longwood was the host company for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, a Longwood Fire Company news release said, adding that the...

State police offering free child safety-seat check-up

Technicians will assist parents with proper installation State police from the Avondale barracks will be conducting a free child safety-seat check-up on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Avondale Fire Company, 23 Firehouse Way, Avondale, police said Tuesday. The event is being held in conjunction with the “Click It or Ticket” campaign and is by appointment only. To reserve a spot, call Trooper...

Two die in Rt. 41 crash with tractor-trailer

Police said Wilmington pair had just left Mexican restaurant KENNETT — A crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer Sunday evening proved fatal for the two people in a gray Toyota Highlander, state police said this morning. Police from the Avondale barracks said Matthew Petke, 39, of Wilmington, was attempting to make a left-hand turn to head south from the Taqueria Moroleon restaurant on Rt. 41...