At their meeting on Wednesday, April 15, the Chester County Commissioners gave a pat on the back to the county’s volunteer corps and its telecommunicators. Commissioners' Chairman Terence Farrell explained that the week of April 12 to April 18 is not only Public Safety Telecommunicators’ Week, but also Volunteer Appreciation Week. Commissioner Kathi Cozzone read a ...
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Photo of the Week: Lunchtime Grazing
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 15th, 2015
Goats graze in a pasture along Creek Road in Pennsbury Township.
Adopt-a-Pet: Dustin
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 15th, 2015
I am the perfect one. I’m Dustin, a 2-year-old American pit pull/terrier mix. I came to the Chester County SPCA on March 13. I’m a pretty low key guy, and very well behaved. Just let me put this out there — I walk well on a leash. I am calm. I know how to sit and stay (and pose for photos), and I kinda know down, but that depends on the treat. I’m very smart and ...
Supervisors clarify Vineyard Commons conditions
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on April 15th, 2015
There were no substantive changes, but Concord Township supervisors approved on Tuesday, April 14, an addendum to their March resolution granting preliminary approval for the Vineyard Commons project. The addendum clarifies four of the 19 conditions placed on the developers. Attorney Jaros, representing the applicant, said some of the conditions “lacked specificity ...
Police Log April 16: Bank robbery, retail theft, criminal trespass
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 15th, 2015
• Police arrested Donald Scott Hazelton, 44, in connection with a robbery at the WSFS Bank on Route 202. Police said Hazelton entered the bank, located north of Smithbridge Road, shortly before 5 p.m. on April 10. The accused, with hands in his pockets, approached a bank teller and demanded money, according to the report. The teller complied, handing over an ...
Around Town April 16
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 15th, 2015
• Chadds Ford Gallery presents The Return, featuring the works of two popular and successful artists, Billy Basciani and John Hannafin. The opening reception is Friday, April 17, 5 to 8: p.m. • The Bids for Kids fundraiser is Family Support Line’s key fundraising event and will be held at Llanerch Country Club on Friday, April 17, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per ...
Boost Your Business: Loaded with meetings
Posted by Maria Novak Dugan on April 15th, 2015
You are ready to start your week. You are motivated to pursue your goals. You are rested and wake up early to get a head start. Then, you look at your calendar and realize that most of your week is already overrun by appointments. The workweek hasn’t even begun, and the majority of your time is already taken. You ask, “Who scheduled all these meetings? Did I make ...
Mind Matters: Steel Magnolia?
Posted by Dr. Kayta Gajdos on April 15th, 2015
My ears perked up the other day when I heard Mark Bowden being interviewed on NPR relating to his recent article in Vanity Fair about Judy Clarke, the attorney who is defending Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. Because Southern born and bred Judy Clarke eschews publicity and notoriety, she may not have “celebrity status.” However, Bowden considers, “Among those who want capital ...
Indians beat Golden Knights, stay perfect
Posted by Press Release on April 15th, 2015
Unionville boys are getting closer to winning the Ches-Mont League title with another important 5-2 win over rival Rustin Tuesday afternoon. Indians are now 12-0 (9-0 Ches-Mont). Indians swept the doubles again against a team, which is known to develop strong doubles teams. Just two years ago, Coach Billy's boys Derek Sommers and John Lim won the PIAA doubles ...
