Schools to close early because of rain

Last night’s rain has created a tricky situation in Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, Superintendent John Sanville said in an email, causing an early closing of Unionville High School and Patton Middle School. "We have been monitoring water levels and road closures since 5 a.m. Things have changed rapidly and, in light of the number of bridges and roads that are closed, we are dismissing high school…

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Loop road proposal changed

A new proposal for the final leg of the loop road between Routes 1 and 202 through Hillman Drive shows four changes the developer hopes will satisfy concerns of residents. Proposals include changing the dedicated turn lanes at Hillman Drive and Route 202, having a right turn only from Dickinson Drive onto Hillman, adding a roundabout on Hillman in front of Evergreen Place and giving…

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Adopt-a-Pet Feb. 25

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Emme

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Feb. 29. If you’re not ready to adopt, then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.   Emme Are you looking…

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Around Town Feb. 25

• Unionville High School’s gymnasium is hosting the 21st Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale, starting on Friday, Feb. 26. Donated by a diverse group of avid readers, the approximately 80,000 books cover a wide variety of genres, including children’s books, art books and classics. The used book sale is the high school PTO's primary fundraiser and allows the PTO to support enrichment projects…

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Academic Achievement

• Chadds Ford students Matthew Edward Foster and Patrick H. Scharr were named to Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2015 semester. Foster is majoring in economics and Scharr is majoring in mechanical engineering. To be named to the Dean's List at Clemson, a student achieved a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale. • Edward Leonard, of Chadds Ford…

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