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 incident, and how security at district schools has developed since…
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 calls requesting information on the…
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 to 11 a.m. Come explore…
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. The collection site will open at 9 a.m. and close promptly…
Seven-year-old Olivia Peno was so excited about the bag of flower seeds she got during a garden activity that she did a quick happy dance for her mother. Peno was one of many gleeful children who took advantage of numerous family actitivies during the Ninth Annual Pocopson Founders Day celebration on Sunday, Sept. 27. And although organizers would have preferred fewer clouds, the youngsters radiated…
Nine Chester County wineries and their satellite locations are celebrating The Art of Food and National Cheese Month this October by incorporating a variety of locally made cheeses and other artisanal foods into their winery tasting rooms. There will be cheese pairings, chocolate pairings, harvest dinners, harvest festivals, pumpkin carvings and a special promotion for tickets to the upcoming NC Wyeth show at the Chester…
Hopping aboard a fire truck, hitching a ride on a hay wagon, visiting a sawmill, or milking a mechanical cow are among the offerings available during Winterthur’s 4th Annual Truck & Tractor Day on Saturday, Oct. 3. Activities will abound for kids of all ages during this family-friendly event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine (except in the event of a…
A Unionville High School student may or may not be charged with a crime after a hunting knife was found in his pickup truck that was parked on school property. According to Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Superintendent John Sanville, filing charges would be at the discretion of the state police. On Sept. 25, dogs searching for drugs, alcohol, tobacco and weapons were performing a routine…
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 Sept. 26 through Oct. 3. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Paving and base repair will continue on Webb Road in Chadds Ford Township between Baltimore Pike and Oakland…
Thomas “Tommy” P. Vahey, 71, of Cochranville, died Thursday, Sept. 24, at his home. He was the husband of Roberta Work Vahey, with whom he shared 24 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Michael and the late Sabina (Shevlane) Vahey. Tommy was a 1962 graduate of Bonner High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Villanova…
Updated at 6:30 p.m. with information from KACS Endearing memories – from delectable apple pies to cow pie Bingo – and the promise of new ones set the tone on Thursday, Sept. 24, for the official opening of the 2015 Unionville Community Fair. Held at Unionville Elementary School, the Unionville Community Fair Queen and Princess Pageant annually marks the start of a coveted event that…