Peeved about potholes? PennDOT says call

PennDOT issued a reminder to motorists on Wednesday, April 1, that it wants to know about the location of particularly problematic potholes on state roads. Craters in Delaware County can be reported by calling 610-566-0972. Complaints about Chester County’s axle-eaters should be directed to 484-340-3200. Reports can also be made online at www.dot.state.pa.us by clicking on “submit feedback” on the lower left-hand side of the…

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Police provide sobering news on DUI perils

When the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) teamed up with officers from 23 municipalities last weekend for a DUI training and enforcement initiative in Chester County, the numbers exceeded expectations. During eight overnight hours on Friday, March 27, and Saturday, March 28, police stopped 928 vehicles. More than 13 percent of the drivers – 124 – were arrested for driving under the influence; drugs or a…

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Coroner’s Office IDs 2 plane crash fatalities

The Chester County Coroner’s Office on Wednesday, April 2, identified the two victims of a fatal plane crash in West Goshen Township on Sunday, March 29. Joseph Deal, 64, of Drexel Hill, the owner of the Piper PA-28-140, was piloting the fixed-wing, single-engine aircraft. He was accompanied by Richard C. Poch, 67, of West Chester, a certified flight instructor. Patty Emmons, the public information officer…

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Around Town April 2

• The Route 52 Bridge, also known as the Lenape Bridge, spanning the Brandywine Creek between Pocopson and Birmingham Townships is closed for resurfacing. According to PennDOT, the closure will run through Friday, April 3. (See photo) • The Chadds Ford Historical Society now has new hours. As of April 1, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 1…

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Adopt-a-Pet: Milo

Meet Milo. I am a three year old, white and gray calico spayed female. I was surrendered to the shelter on Jan. 17. I love people but am selective over sharing my space with another cat. The stress of cage living has led to some facial hair loss and I hope it returns when someone chooses me as a forever friend.

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Police Log April 2: Thefts, accidents, DUIs, drug possession

• A 19-year-old from Brookhaven is accused of stealing from the Target store in Concord Township. According to police, Ahjee Garrett stole $816 worth of female clothing and jewelry from the store on March 25. • According to a state police report, someone stole $800 in cash from a car parked in the State Farm parking lot on March 25. • 46-year-old Coatesville resident John…

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Mind Matters: Recent relevant research in psychology

While many psychologists are clinicians working directly with people, others perform the research that informs the clinician’s perspective. Amy Novotny, writing in the April, 2015, “APA Monitor,” a monthly professional newsletter, gleans research articles for nuggets of quick information. Here are just a few examples of ongoing research. It was reported in “Psychology, Public Policy, and the Law,” that a University of Kansas study found…

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Applied Belief: It’s not about Jesus; it’s about you

It has always been about you. As billions of people around the world celebrate Passover and Easter this week, I am reminded that this Holiest of Weeks is all about you. Yes, to be sure, the main focus is on Jesus who came to live out his powerful message of love and in these final days to die and then, to rise. Yet everything that…

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