In light of two weapons’ incidents within weeks of each other on school grounds, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District administration is planning on another community conversation regarding safety. School Superintendent John Sanville sent out an email to that effect during the weekend on Sept. 26. In the letter, Sanville reviewed the response to the latest ...
Archive for September 28th, 2015
Longwood Fire Co. adds $630,000 pumper
The Longwood Fire Company recently placed a new Pierce Arrow XT pumper into service, a press release from the fire company said. “The vehicle was funded 100 percent by the residents of Kennett Township,” Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy said in the release. “We are extremely grateful for their continued support of our fire company.” McCarthy did not return phone ...
Public invited to hear buzz on vital pollinators

As bees and butterflies face a variety of man-made threats, the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County (TLC) is hosting a Pollinator Weekend, which is designed to raise awareness and offer steps residents can take to protect these vital resources. On Saturday, Oct. 3, Bucktoe Creek Preserve (432 Sharp Rd., Avondale, Pa.) will be the site of an expedition from 9 ...
Time to ditch hazardous household waste
Start stockpiling that unwanted, household hazardous waste: Chester County is offering residents a safe way to dispose of it. All seventy-three Chester County municipalities are participating in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, which will set up a drop-off site on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester. ...