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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Around Town March 20

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Learn how a medical school for women was saved.

• The first medical school in the country allowing women to earn their MD was founded in Philadelphia in 1850. How and why? It was founded by a group of Quakers and businessmen. It was about to fail 10 years later but one Quaker woman, Chester County's Dr. Ann Preston, kept the dream alive. On Tuesday, March 25, the Chester County History Center presents Pathfinder:…

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Police Log March 19: Blueberry heist

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the theft of blueberry bushes from a pickup truck in Concord Township. The heist occurred sometime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on March 14 in the Costco parking lot. The victim told police that $140 worth of the bushes were stolen from the bed of the truck. • A 22-year-old man…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 17

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Birdy Birdy is leaving a past of neglect behind her and is ready to spend her golden years as an adored and cared-for furry family member. She is a petite gal and has so much love to give. Think this 10-year-old might be your perfect match? Stop by to…

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Letter: Honor past negotiations

This year marks my 25th year of being an active resident and citizen of Chadds Ford. That’s long enough to remember the township’s extensive negotiations with Toll Brothers over the development of the Sunset Hill Girl Scouts Camp. Residents attended meetings, wrote letters, and made their opinions known on every issue imaginable, such as where the ingress and egress would be, what the lot size…

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Road Report March 17 to March 21

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 17 to March 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 322 (Hannum Avenue) between N. Wayne and Washington streets in…

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Around Town March 13

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Comedy comes to CTC on April 4.

• The comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is coming to City Theater Company in Wilmington on April 4 and continuing through April 12. Siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, bickering and complaining about their lives. When movie-star sister Masha swoops in — with new boy toy Spike — old resentments flare. Add in sassy maid Cassandra and young…

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Police Log March 12: Theft, fraud, crashes

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the reported theft of $3,500 worth of copper pipes from the former Carrabbas restaurant in Painters Crossing shopping center. Police said the incident happened sometime between Jan. 24 and Feb. 7. No other details were released. • Police are also investigating a wire fraud complaint. A report said an 80-year-old man…

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