Ecological topics dominate Kennett meeting

Immersed in environmental issues – running the gamut from energy conservation to soil analysis – the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors heard an urgent call to action. The board’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5, began with a presentation from local representatives of the Sierra Club, Ken Hemphill and Paula Klein. Both explained that as the world grapples with the negative repercussions of climate change,…

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Full recovery expected for rescued horse

A former optician quit her job this past summer so she could focus on a bigger, lifelong passion: horses. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, Penny Parker experienced a literal pitfall of her new occupation – saving horses from the slaughterhouse – when Cyrus, an 18-year-old Clydesdale, needed a second rescue after falling into a muddy ravine. About six weeks earlier, Parker had outbid someone who intended…

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Still no decision on loop road

Chadds Ford Township supervisors are now scheduled to vote on preliminary approval of the proposed Hillman Drive extension during their Oct. 26 workshop. But they did vote Wednesday night to approve the conditional use application and the preliminary subdivision and land use application for an assisted-living facility. After the vote, Supervisor Noelle Barbone said the assisted-living facility planned for Route 202 at Summit Drive is…

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Trio charged with 2 Kennett Twp. burglaries

A stolen check and a vigilant bank employee reportedly helped police apprehend three suspected burglars. Kennett Township Police said they were investigating two forced-entry, residential burglaries that occurred in the 600 block of Cope Road, one on Saturday, Sept. 15, and one on Sunday, Sept. 16. One of the victims discovered missing property as well as a suspicious withdrawal from a Fulton Bank account, said…

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Firefighters get $500,000 grant for radios

    Twelve Chester County fire companies will soon be better-equipped to operate on the Chester County Department of Emergency Services’ new voice radio system, courtesy of  two federal grants issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The Po-Mar-Lin Fire Company of Unionville served as host applicant for a grant to benefit the county’s southern communities, and the Lionville Fire Company hosted a grant…

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Adopt-a-Pet Oct. 6

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, Oct. 10. 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. SVELTE Hi my name is Svelte. I am…

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Around Town Oct 6

• Residents in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District may offer their views on the possibility of the district changing the start times for high school students. The Chester County Intermediate Unit and Unionville High School students have been studying the issue for more than a year. No decisions have been reached, but residents may take part in the School Start Times Committee, by going here…

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