Archive for August 28th, 2015

Kennett Twp. Police issue 2nd burglary alert

Several weeks after the Kennett Township Police Department issued an alert about daytime burglaries, another one on Aug. 24 has prompted a second warning. Police were already investigating several forced-entry break-ins that occurred in the northeast section of the township earlier this month. The department is urging residents to report any suspicious activity to ...

 
 

Roadwork for week of Aug. 30

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 1 in both directions in Kennett and Pennsbury townships will ...

 

Antique shop’s new digs elicit rave reviews

As the owner of Brandywine View Antiques prepares to reopen at the shop’s new location in Chadds Ford on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m., she’s fueled by adrenalin. Lisa Vonderstruck, who left a revered location on Baltimore Pike in Pennsbury Township after 7 ½ years, said she’s excited to get back to the business of helping people find that perfect treasure. “It will ...

 

Principals positive about new school year

The school buildings are ready, and so are the faculties and staffs of Unionville High and Charles F. Patton Middle schools. And collaboration is the name of the game. That collaboration is what UHS Principal Jimmy Conley and Patton Middle School Principal Tim Hoffman have in mind for the entire school year. “The goal that Tim and I have is to promote the concept ...