As expected, The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County announced on Wednesday, Aug. 31, that the funds needed to preserve Barnard’s Orchard in Newlin Township for future generations have been raised. An announcement from the conservancy said that in just one short month, the community came together to support the $901,000 initiative. “We would like to give a ...
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Delco observes Overdose Awareness Day
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2016
In observation of International Overdose Awareness Day, Delaware County Council spotlighted the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist program that attempts to connect people struggling with addiction to treatment. “The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent in today’s world, but what we need to stress is that overdose is preventable,” said Councilman Dave White. ...
Stroud to explore global impact of Costa Rica
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2016
The Stroud Water Research Center is hosting a free science seminar on Friday, Sept. 9, with a husband and wife duo who have been studying tropical biodiversity for decades. Tropical ecologist Dan Janzen and his wife and research partner Winnie Hallwachs will lead a lively talk about conservation through biodiversity development, and why what happens in Costa Rica ...
3 accused of Puerto Rico-based, ID-theft ring
Posted by Press Release on August 31st, 2016
Three men were charged in connection with a Puerto Rican-based, identity-theft ring, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Luz Ramos-Correa, 39, of Landisville, Pa., and Marta Ruiz-Correa, 28, and Julian Ruiz-Acosta, 58, both of Penuelas, Puerto Rico, were charged by an indictment that was unsealed on Wednesday, Aug. 31, with conspiracy and ...
Police Log Aug. 30: Assault, DUIs, drugs
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on August 31st, 2016
• New Garden Township Police arrested Cody Foskett, 21, of Wilmington, for possession of marijuana on Aug. 15. A report said police smelled marijuana coming from the car Foskett was driving after making a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Gap Newport Pike. Paraphernalia was also found, police said. • Erratic driving led police to stop a vehicle on Starr Road ...
