Public invited to become ‘Force of Nature’
Natural Lands Trust recruiting volunteers for environmental program
MEDIA – Natural Lands Trust (NLT) is accepting applications for its fourth “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, which educates and trains participants to serve as volunteer project leaders and ambassadors for the regional land conservation organization, a trust news release said.
“More than 60 years ago, a group...
Vacuum cleaner reportedly sucked out of store
State police investigating theft of display model at retailer
An alleged theft at Sears Hardware in the 800 block of East Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township is under investigation, said state police from the Avondale barracks. Police said a sales consultant noticed on Saturday, May 10, that the display Dyson vacuum was missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 610-268-2022.
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Fun-filled festival fueled by ecology
Celebrate 6th Annual Energy Independence Day in Modena
MODENA – A day of iconic, ecological free entertainment awaits visitors to the Waste Oil Recyclers and Organic Mechanics Sixth Annual Energy Independence Day on Sunday, May 18, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the innovative MoGreena Complex at 6 Union St.
Waste Oil Recyclers, a proponent of the waste-not philosophy, recycles used cooking oil, transforming...
Uncommon opportunity for female teens
Fund for Women and Girls seeking high school philanthropy assistants
For the past nine years, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls has given over 100 Chester County high school girls an incomparable opportunity: determining the recipients of $25,000 worth of grants.
The grant-making and education foundation is currently accepting applications for its award-winning Girls Advisory Board (GAB)...
Hunger to help needy sets up donation
Chester County Food Bank, volunteers gratefully accept Wegmans’ bounty
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Food Bank was the site of a massive, high-energy assembly line as more than 30 volunteers sorted a giant food donation from Wegmans.
At first glance, the energetic crew efficiently exchanging cartons and banter at the Chester County Food Bank looked like...
PennDOT: U.S. 1 scheduling for patching
Work will be done in both directions from Delaware County to Maryland
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Traffic signal installation will cause lane restrictions in Kennett Square Borough at Meredith and West Cypress...
Two female prosecutors join District Attorney’s staff
One is returning to familiar venue; other worked as intern in office
Michelle Barone
Two new assistant district attorneys – Michelle Barone and Emily Provencher – were sworn in on Friday, May 9, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a news release.
“Emily and Michelle are great additions to the District Attorney’s Office,” said Hogan. “Emily is an experienced prosecutor...
Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes
Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony.
For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials and...
PECO shedding light on service upgrades
Company says improvements produced record-breaking dip in outages
PHILADELPHIA – From January through March, PECO completed more than 200 projects to enhance electric service reliability for customers throughout the region, part of an annual investment of about $500 million to improve the electric system infrastructure, a PECO news release said.
Specifically, 168 projects were completed on 44...
Museum now flooded with plants for annual sale
Overflowing Brandywine swept away some stock, but it was recovered
After the Brandywine Creek overflowed into the parking lots of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art on May 1 – the third highest water level ever recorded – the museum will be flooded with plants this weekend.
The 33rd Annual Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale will proceed as planned on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday,...
