The Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, is the most incredible set of guarantees against intrusion into the lives of individuals ever written. It’s ironic that politicians who swear an oath to the Constitution—and that some reporters who owe their professional autonomy to the First Amendment—are calling for the head of WikiLeaks founder ...
Archive for December 8th, 2010
Bits & Pieces for Dec. 9

• Jimmy Johns is up and running again. The popular hotdog restaurant on Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township was gutted by fire on May 1, the day of its 70th anniversary in business. It reopened Dec. 3.Pennsbury Township resident Laura Densmore, having lunch there on Dec. 7, said it was good to have the restaurant back. • The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board ...
Pocopson kids plant trees for trail

Pocopson Elementary School students began the second part of a trail project last week when they planted trees along a new walking trail at the school. The project, begun earlier this year, has three phases. The first phase was installing the trail. The trees were phase two and a third phase will be building fitness stations along the trail, according to Jodie ...
Police log for Dec. 9
• Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a white male in connection with a burglary at Fence Works in Chadds Ford Township. A report said the man is sought in connection with the theft of $150 from the business on Nov. 29. No other information was available. The investigation is continuing. • Police are investigating a Dec. 4 burglary at an undisclosed business on ...
Clyde A. Mauger Jr. of Chadds Ford
Clyde A. Mauger, Jr., 100, died peacefully at his home in Chadds Ford on Dec. 4, 2010. Bud, as he was known to family and friends, was born August 31, 1910 in Philadelphia, to Clyde A. and Elizabeth McLaughlin Mauger. He was raised in Norwood. He graduated from Glen-Nor High School and attended Penn State University majoring in business. Bud began his business career ...
Adopt-a-Pet

McGruff is a 1-year-old neutered male pit bull that is available for adoption through the Chester County SPCA. McGruff was found tied up outside of his owner’s relative’s home. The relative was not able to keep McGruff, so he was brought to the SPCA. McGruff is an energetic young boy and would do well with an experienced owner and an active home. McGruff knows ...