Road Report April 7 to April 11

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 7 to April 11. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming will cause daytime lane closures on Wylie Road between Creek and Birmingham roads in Birmingham Township through April…

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Around Town April 3

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Wildflower weekend at Mt. Cuba center is Friday to Sunday, April 25-27. (Courtesy image)

• It’s spring and Mt. Cuba Center is again open to the public. The center will have its Wildflower Weekend, Friday to Sunday, April 25-27 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Celebrate spring blooms with special guided tours, activities, native plants for sale, live music, and food trucks during the annual Wildflower Weekend. Go here for ticketing information. • The Brandywine Battlefield Park Associates will hold a…

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Police Log April 2: Car theft, attempted homicide

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said they arrested a 21-year-old woman from Milford, Del. (not identified in the report) for stealing a blue Honda Civic from Painters Crossing in Chadds Ford Township on March 25. Details were not released, other than the vehicle was recovered with one of two suspects inside. • A Pennsbury man was the victim of identity theft when someone…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 31

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Grey Boy Grey Boy, 8 years old, is a very pretty fellow with subtle classic tabby stripes on his side. You could lose yourself in his lovely eyes! Very sweet and on the shy side, he loves to get his beauty sleep. Grey Boy is a great boy who…

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Road Report March 31 to April 4

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 31 to April 4. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause full lane closure with a detour of E. State Street between S. Broad and S. Walnut…

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Jack Riden of Kennett Square

Jack Riden, 88, of Kennett Square, died Dec. 10, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in Quarryville. He was the spouse of the late Sandra (Yocum) Riden, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Burnham, Pa., he was the son of the late Paul Riden and the late Alice (Atkinson) Riden. Jack joined the Navy upon graduating and was in the Navy for…

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Around Town March 27

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It's a Chamber Concert for All Ages on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m.

• The Delaware County Symphony presents A Chamber Concert for All Ages on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. This is an annual chamber concert and features the Chamber Series Winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and includes lighthearted pieces from P.D.Q. Bach, the DCS Percussion Ensemble, and more. Along with the playful tunes, Schleptet in E flat major and Suite No.1 for Cello All…

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Police Log March 26: Car theft, crashes

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police are investigating a report of a stolen car. The victim, a resident of the Johnson Farm apartments on Route 202 in Concord Township told police that someone took his 2017 Blue Infinity Q60, bearing license number MRD8520. The victim said the car was stolen from the parking lot at the complex. Police are investigating. • State police from…

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Job fair for healthcare and more

With talk of some area hospitals closing or up for sale, a job fair is scheduled for this Thursday, which may help those seeking jobs in nursing or other health-related jobs. The job fair is scheduled for March 27, from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springfield YMCA. More than 20 healthcare-related employers will be on-site looking for people who are interested in working…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 24

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jenga Jenga is a very beautiful and really sweet 2-year-old young lady. She is very playful and would love to join you in fun activities. She should do well with almost any family. Hope you will come to meet her soon. You can name your adoption fee for Jenga…

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Road Report March 24 to March 28

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Work on the replacement of Twin Bridges on S. Creek Road continues. The view is from the Chadds Ford Township side of the creek.

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 24 to March 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause a full closure with a detour of E. State Street between S. Broad and S. Walnut…

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