State offers tips for keeping holidays festive

The holiday season is a festive time, which often means homes are decorated and family and friends visit, but it's also a time to heed safety tips for keeping the season joyful, said a press release from Gov. Tom Wolf's administration. “Holiday lights and candles give a home a holiday glow, but they can also pose a fire hazard,” State Fire Commissioner Tim Solobay said…

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Good works, good friends equal great party

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BPA Board Presents Check From left to right Sofia Clinger, Anne Eunson, Lisa Dort, Deborah Love, Jack Kinsley, Anton Dell’Orefice, Ron Hudecheck, Jason Saul and Tom Bird

Members of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County had many reasons to feel good at their holiday party this year. Being with friends for the holidays was just the start. A $500 donation to help children in foster care buoyed everyone’s spirit. Dining, dancing and prizes followed. The board of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County presented a check…

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Fire companies need financial support from Chester County municipalities

Receiving proper financial support from local governments to make our Chester County communities are safe at all of times of the day and night is becoming almost impossible. I was dismayed to read of the treatment fire Chief John Edwards and the East Brandywine volunteer fire company received at a recent township meeting. More than 100 citizens turned out to support the fire and EMS…

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