Chester County warned of possible deluge
Four days of rain predicted, heaviest on Wednesday
The National Weather Service says it is becoming apparent that a severe weather system will affect Chester County beginning sometime Monday night, April 28, through Thursday, May 1.
At this point, the first light round of rain, less than an inch, is expected Monday night. The heaviest rainfall is expected Wednesday and Wednesday night with two to...
‘This case is about greed, greed … more greed’
D.A. says ex-Chadds Ford worker stole $1 million-plus from Berwyn firm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joyce Hawkins
A 59-year-old West Chester woman earned $200,000 from her Berwyn employer last year, but that wasn’t enough to fund a lavish lifestyle that included a vacation home in Chestertown, Md., Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced on Tuesday, April 28.
Joyce...
Kennett Golf and Country Club earns conservation award
Red Clay Valley Association’s work affects 50,000 residents
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Joe Viscuso, president of the Board of Governors of Kennett Square Golf and Country Club accepts the Red Clay Valley Association’s award of Outstanding Conservationist at the Association’s annual dinner on April 23, 2014. The club, with financial assistance from PADEP and administrative help...
Fairville Fun Fair celebrating its 26th year
Festivities to include foods, crafts, kids’ entertainment on May 3
Pony rides, moon bounces, food, crafts, games, face-painting, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday, May 3, at the 26th Annual Fairville Fun Fair.
Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday, May 4. General admission...
Patching scheduled for U.S. 1 Bypass
PennDOT says work will include sections in Kennett, New Garden Twps.
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.
Both sides of the U.S. 1 Bypass in Kennett, New Garden, Penn, Lower Oxford, and London Grove Townships will...
Willistown Conservation Trust co-founders honored
Pair will receive award from Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Bonnie Van Alen (left), president and executive director of Willistown Conservation Trust, and Alice Hausmann, vice chair as well as chair of the trust’s Community Farm Program Committee are being honored.
Two co-founders of the Willistown Conservation Trust have been named the 2014 recipients of the Chester County Fund for...
DEP to host energy code compliance training
Workshop recommended for inspection officials, contractors, designers
NORRISTOWN — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) invites code enforcement officials, builders, contractors and designers to a Thursday, May 15, training workshop in Exton on the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
The workshop, a one-day program that will focus on energy code compliance for commercial...
Tractor trek a benefit for wounded veterans
Cross-country journey to include Kennett Square parade on Sunday
A parade of classic, antique tractors of all colors, models, and makes will be led through Kennett Square on Sunday by a Honey Brook man in a specially modified 1948 John Deere, dubbed the “Johnabilt” for its retrofitted 1984 Peterbilt cab.
C. Ivan Stoltzfus, a retired farmer and auctioneer, plans to drive his tractor across the...
Photographer to be featured in solo exhibit
Opening reception for Timlyn Vaughan to be held May 1 at CCAA
Sundown on High’ is one of the photos by Timlyn Vaughan that will be exhibited at the Chester County Art Association.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) invites the public to an opening reception for the solo exhibition of Timlyn Vaughan’s photographs on Thursday, May 1, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The show will be on display starting...
U.S. 202 ramp closures announced
PennDOT says two-month Rt. 29 closings will expedite widening project
KING OF PRUSSIA – Two ramps along southbound U.S. 202 will be closed and detoured at the Rt. 29 Interchange in East Whiteland Township for approximately two months, starting this spring, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Wednesday, April 23.
PennDOT said the upcoming temporary ramp closures...
