Roadwork for the week of Dec. 7

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 7 through Dec. 14. PennDOT recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Lane restrictions will continue through Dec. 29 on northbound Route 202 at Paoli Pike for construction…

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Crime Victims’ agency honors youth advocate

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Carrie H. Avery is joined by her two children, Ryleah, 6, and Shepard, 4, at the award ceremony on Thursday night.

When Carrie H. Avery got the phone call that she was one of the recipients of the 2014 John J. Crane Allied Professional Award, the 38-year-old Downingtown resident said she was sitting in her office at the Chester County Youth Center and experienced a brief moment of shock before repeating: “Are you kidding?” On the other end of the line was Peggy Gusz, executive director…

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