Chester County schedules tree seedling giveaway

WEST CHESTER — COVID-19 may have forced the cancelation of Earth Day celebrations back in April, but taking care of the environment and preserving the planet is a year-round goal in Chester County. As a result, Earth Day celebrations are continuing into the fall, as the Chester County Conservation District and Chester County Parks & Preservation give away seedling trees to County residents. Tree...

Pocopson OKs grant application to plant 800-850 new trees

By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times The green outlined areas are where trees are planned to be planted in Pocopson in 2018. POCOPSON – Township supervisors expressed excitement on Monday evening, unanimously approve a grant application to plant 800-850 trees on township property. Chair Ricki Stumpo, Vice-Chair Elaine DiMonte and Supervisor Alice Balsama were quick to approve the motion for the...

Storms knock out power, down trees

A Kennett Square mother and daughter escaped injury when a tree feel on the car they were driving in — as well as live power lines, Tuesday. A powerful line of thunderstorms and high winds Tuesday afternoon knocked out power to nearly 100,000 PECO customers in Chester County — with more than half that amount still without power Wednesday morning. Trees were downed and shredded — taking down...