Barnard’s Orchard saved from development

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 giant thank you to all of those who…

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Delco observes Overdose Awareness Day

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. “In Delaware County we are very proactive in the fight against heroin…

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Stroud to explore global impact of Costa Rica

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 matters to the rest of the world.…

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3 accused of Puerto Rico-based, ID-theft ring

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 fraudulent transfer of an identification document; Ramos-Correa was further…

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Police Log Aug. 30: Assault, DUIs, drugs

• 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 in New Garden…

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