A move to change Concord Township’s form of government is coming into the home stretch. A vote during the April 26 primary election will determine whether Concord remains a township of the second class or will operate under a home rule charter. The Government Study Commission — which began its work in November of 2014 — unveiled its proposed home rule charter for Concord during…
Noting that the future of the Unionville Community Fair is in jeopardy, the fair’s executive board is seeking its next president and treasurer – positions that have to be filled for the fair to continue. The Unionville area is rich with dedicated community leaders, and the fair needs just two, and only for a two-year term. The structure of the fair is financially, programmatically, and…
Phyllis A. Bloom Ensbrenner Rogers Pastorius, 88, of West Grove, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, at her home. She was the wife of the late Donald D. Pastorius who died in 1992 and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Elmer J. and the late Margaret G. (Ensbrenner) Bloom. She was a retired bookkeeper,…
A former East Marlborough Township man was paroled last month, having spent nearly a year in prison on child-pornography charges. State police said the case against Jeffrey M. Ball, 46, began in March 2014, when detectives from Delaware County determined that Ball was sharing images of child pornography online from his residence. In September 2014, troopers executed a search warrant at Ball’s home, seizing several…
State police from the Avondale barracks have released a composite sketch of the man who allegedly attempted to abduct a 10-year-old girl in Penn Township on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Police said the girl worked with police to provide details for the sketch. Police and area school district have asked parents and guardians to be vigilant at bus stops and to report any suspicious activity immediately.…
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Chester County SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Feb. 1. Can’t adopt yet? How about if your sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. Abby Hi, Abby is the name…
When Governor Wolf and the state legislature were unable to reach a state budget agreement by July 1, 2015, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania lost its authority to spend funds for crucial programs and services. These included critical social needs such as child welfare and protective services, aging, mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance-abuse treatment and prevention, homeless assistance, food programs and lottery-funded transportation. Chester County relies…
Temporary signs for retailers in Chadds Ford are an issue again. A move to allow the signs was made in 2009 when the economy was flagging. Members of the Chadds Ford Business Association made a plea to supervisors who agreed to allow the signs — small A-frame signs — on an annual basis. The result was a resolution amending the sign ordinance. Business owners had…
• On Saturday, Jan. 30, the new Wegmans Food Market in Concord Township, along all other Wegmans, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the family-run business. At 11 a.m., a celebration cake will be served to customers and to employees. • Chadds Ford Township will hold a Visioning Workshop, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Supervisor Samantha Reiner said the meeting is "where our community comes together to…
• Marilyn Prince, of Chadds Ford, was named to the Miami University (Ohio) President's List. Miami University students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average for first semester 2015-2016 have been named to the president's list recognizing academic excellence. Prince is earning a bachelor of science degree majoring in middle childhood education. • Carlin Piper, of Chadds Ford was named to the Miami University…
Updated at 8 p.m. with comment from Friends of Strode's Mill Two area preservation projects are among five Chester County initiatives that will share more than $1.6 million in grant funding through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, State Sen. Andy Dinniman announced on Wednesday, Jan. 27, in a press release. The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) will receive $267,000 for the acquisition of…