PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Aug. 9 through Aug. 16. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Vegetation removal is scheduled for Route 162 in East Marlborough and Newlin townships between Route 82 and Stargazer…
A local rowing sensation will be going for gold on Saturday, Aug. 8, during the World Rowing Junior Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Justin Best, a 2015 Unionville graduate, is representing the U.S. on an eight-member team that has been competing against the top junior rowers from over 40 countries. The U.S. team used two second-place finishes on Thursday to advance to Saturday's finals.…
The Blood Bank of Delmarva is issuing a call for O negative blood donors and urges those who are able to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. “Due to a variety of factors, blood donations are not where we need them to be and we are in critical need of blood to serve our local hospitals. Our greatest need is for O Negative, the…
The beaming smiles on children’s faces on Tuesday evening as they vied for the attention of their favorite Kennett Square police officers illustrated the success of the borough’s National Night Out as it celebrated its fifth year. State Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-19, explained that the event, begun 32 years ago by the National Association of Town Watches (NATW), is designed to encourage community policing. Held…