Lenape Bridge closure extended 3 more days

The detours associated with closing Route 52 between Pocopson Road and Creek Road in Pocopson Township will continue a bit longer, PennDOT said on Thursday, May 26. This past week, area residents received insight into what traffic will be like when the Route 926 Bridge closes for six months in February. Crews have been working to repair damage caused by a March 10 accident when…

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Adopt-a-Pet May 26 

Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, May 30. Not ready to adopt? Then 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. METRIC Hey Americans. Switch over to Metric. My…

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Around Town May 26

• Chadds Ford Township supervisors have scheduled a hearing for a special events ordinance for 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 1, the night of the supervisors’ regular June meeting. A copy of the draft ordinance can be found here. • The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Brandywine Baptist Church is set for 8:45 a.m. on Monday, May 30. The event includes various color guards, music, a…

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Academic Acknowledgement

• Liam Bellew and Jack Highfill, both of Chadds Ford, were among the 1,250 students named to Millersville University's spring 2016 Dean's List after earning a semester grade-point average of 3.50 or higher and attempted at least 12 credits of course work. • Ashlie Pilotti, of Chadds Ford, a senior majoring in biology, was among approximately 1,940 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the…

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