Patching scheduled for U.S. 1 in both directions
Work expected to require daytime lane restrictions
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays.
U.S. 1 in both directions will require lane restrictions Monday through Thursday between the Maryland state line and the Brandywine Creek for patching. The work, expected to affect motorists in...
D.A. announces two new hires, promotion
Seven-year prosecutor will head the county’s Child Abuse Unit
Chester County prosecutor Deborah S. Ryan has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Child Abuse Unit.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced two new hires and a promotion.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the swearing-in of two new prosecutors, Kelsey Gvozdich and Ryan Borchik,...
County reminds residents to change clocks, batteries
End of daylight saving time provides chance to check detectors
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, and county residents are reminded when turning clocks back an hour, change and test the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
“This one simple step can help save lives,” said Chester County Chief Fire Marshal Harrison “Digger” Holt in a county news release. “Each year...
Area student work to share space with masters
Brandywine River Museum to debut new rotating exhibition
The Brandywine River Museum will debut a new display of area student works on Nov. 10.
“Imagine Brandywine,” a new exhibition space at the Brandywine River Museum for the display of creative art projects by area school students, will debut on Nov.10.
The inaugural display – inspired by the museum’s collection and landscape...
Flores DeWilde enjoys the challenge of serving on UCF board
Cites diversity of issues facing district; wants to avoid cutting program or staff
Leticia Flores DeWilde, candidate for Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Region C.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After just a few months of serving on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Leticia Flores DeWilde has discovered that it is a much more complicated job that it might appear from the outside.
“I...
Natural Lands Trust offering bird’s eye view
Exclusive workshop series will focus on optimal birding experiences
Anyone with an interest in birding may want to join Natural Lands Trust (NLT) to take advantage of “Your Big Year,” a workshop series that begins in November and is exclusive to its members.
The trust’s connection to birding dates back to 1953 when a group of avid birders joined forces to prevent Gulf Oil from dumping dredging...
Claims, counterclaims cloud Manzone resignation
Ex-colleagues detail car chase, she calls board ‘rubber stamp’ for administration
Former Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board member Holly Manzone speaks following her resignation from the board, Oct. 21. Her resignation and claims about the board’s conduct — as well as counterclaims about her conduct, sparked a special board meeting Monday night.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
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Officials: Rt. 842 corn maze becoming nightmare
Expansion of operations a concern for three townships
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — What began as a fun, family oriented fall attraction – the East Marlborough Corn Maze has morphed into the Valley of Terror, a literal nightmare according to township officials.
Supervisors’ Chair, Steve Conary announced during a recent board of supervisors meeting that the township has received...
Scaring up some Halloween safety tips
County Health Department offers frighteningly good advice
To keep a scary holiday safe, the Chester County Health Department is offering the following tips:
Walk Safely
Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.
Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
Put away cell phones, iPods and other distracting devices and stay focused on your surroundings,...
Vote to help save CCHS endangered artifact
Restaurant hosting special Happy Hour to encourage participation
The Chester County Historical Society is looking for public support to help save one of the state’s top 10 endangered artifacts, Passmore Williamson’s Prison Visitors’ Book.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) – recently recognized as owning one of Pennsylvania’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts – is...
