Hermine likely to brings clouds, not deluges

Sunshine may be in short supply over the Labor Day weekend, but fortunately for area residents, Tropical Storm Hermine is expected to pack less of a punch inland than originally feared when it moves into the region late on Saturday, Sept. 3, according to the National Weather Service. Hermine, currently centered over southeast Georgia, is expected to stall off the New Jersey and Delmarva coasts…

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Roadwork for week of Sept. 3

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 Sept. 3 through Sept. 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Motorists on Route 1 in Kennett and East Marlborough townships will continue to experience overnight delays between Baltimore Pike…

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Officials: ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’

A consortium of state agencies and organizations want to help keep people safe over the Labor Day holiday. PennDOT, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Philadelphia Police Department, the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, AAA Mid-Atlantic, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) held a new conference on Thursday, Sept. 1, at the U.S. Coast Guard facility in Philadelphia,…

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Killion tours Kennett

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Kennet Square Borough Council President Dan Maffei, left, explains some of the borough's hopes with state Sen. Tom Killion during a walking tour of the borough on Thursday.

State Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, took a guided tour through the streets of Kennett Square with Borough Council President Dan Maffei as his guide. Also along for Thursday’s walking tour were Council Vice President Geoff Bosley and Borough Manager Joe Scalise. The tour had nothing to do with the upcoming election in November, Killion said, rather it was to get acquainted with the borough and…

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The Human Resource: Corrective actions

One of the greatest challenges for employers and employees alike involves accountability for performance that is not meeting expectations. There are a variety of reasons for ineffective performance, including lack of training, lack of competence, lack of motivation, and a myriad of other potential catalysts. The manner and method of addressing these performance concerns will be a direct impact on any chance for improvement. Remember,…

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