State police probing storm-drain theft
It reportedly disappeared Feb. 28 on Hillspring Road at Rt. 52
State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of a storm drain in Pennsbury Township.
The grate disappeared sometime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Hillspring Road and Rt. 52, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.
Such thefts have been occurring with some frequency...
Schools, Pennsbury could team up to fix runoff issue
Hillendale stormwater project could cut flooding on Hickory Hill Road, clean up Craigs Mill Run
Stormwater runoff issues have plagued Hillendale Elementary School since before its conversion from museum into a school, but a new plan developed by Pennsbury Township and Unionville-Chadds Ford School District could offer major improvements and enhance science programs at the school.
By Mike McGann, Editor,...
Troopers respond to one-vehicle crash in Pennsbury
Investigators, who found no one at scene, said vehicle was stolen in Delaware
State police from the Avondale barracks responded to the 700 block of Cossart Road in Pennsbury Township on Jan. 16 at 1:50 a.m. for the report of a one-vehicle crash. Upon arrival, police said the vehicle, which struck a utility pole, was unoccupied. Investigators later learned that the vehicle had been stolen from Wilmington,...
Disney works its magic on UHS music students
School’s bands and choir perform at variety of venues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Making wishes come true, the Unionville High School Marching Band parades in front of Cinderella’s castle in the Magic Kingdom.
Memories of a snow-induced flight delay on Tuesday melted fast when participants in the Unionville High School Music Department’s Walt Disney World trip landed...
PennDOT warns of possible traffic trouble spots next week
Roadwork planned for several major area highways, including Rt. 52 and U.S. 1
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced the following road projects in the area, which may cause traffic delays Monday through Friday next week:
U.S. 1 in Kennett Township: lanes closures between Greenwood and Parkerville Roads from 7 p.m. t0 5 a.m. for paving.
Rt. 52 in Kennett Township: lane closures...
Hero Plaque program honors fallen trooper
A ceremony marked the ninth county law-enforcement officer to be memorialized
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The widow of a state trooper killed in the line of duty in 1985 already had compelling evidence that members of the Avondale barracks
A bronze plaque commemorates the service of Pennsylvania State Trooper John J. Brown, who worked in the Avondale barracks.
had not forgotten...
Minor accidents, alleged theft mar holiday
State police busy during Memorial Day stretch
While area residents enjoyed the extended holiday weekend, state police from the Avondale barracks responded to numerous calls, including minor accidents and a theft report.
On Saturday, a 17-year-old Kennett Square girl, who was not identified because of her age, was traveling eastbound on Route 926 at 2:57 p.m. with two passengers. After moving into the...
After blasting gender barriers, a new challenge
Sheriff tapped to serve on state Commission for Women
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn "Bunny" Welsh was selected by Gov. Tom Corbett to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission for Women.
PENNSBURY — Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said she received a phone call a couple of weeks ago that both honored and humbled her.
She...
