Delco DA: Prison searches yield contraband

Inmate searches at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility reportedly turned up contraband in a trio of recent, separate cases. On Friday, Nov. 18, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan announced three arrests, the result of collaborative investigations conducted by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division and authorities at the prison. The defendants have been charged with possession of a controlled substance or contraband by…

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Eleanor Mulligan Hayes of Kennett Square

Eleanor Mulligan Hayes, 89, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Crosslands Retirement Community. She was the wife of Louis Thomas Hayes, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Attleboro, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor Carey Mulligan. She attended Tufts University, receiving a bachelor of arts in economics and secondary teacher certification. While at Tufts,…

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Roadwork for week of Nov. 19

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Nov. 19 through Nov. 26. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. In West Goshen Township, lane closures will continue on Boot Road between Route 202 and Phoenixville Pike through Nov.…

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DA: Police seeking Coatesville drug-dealer

Suspected drug activity led to a search warrant, which uncovered a cache of illegal drugs and weapons accessible only after breaking down a Brinks-style door in a heavily fortified residence, Chester County authorities said. Now police are searching for the owner of the Coatesville property, 41-year-old Ronald T. Smith Jr., said a press release from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. “The police found the…

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Classical violinist to return to Darlington

Classical violinist Sylvia Ahramjian will return to Darlington Arts Center to perform alongside pianist Vincent Craig as part of the Coffee House Concert Series. The concert on Saturday, Dec. 3, is BYOB and begins with an open microphone at 7:30 p.m., followed by Ahramjian at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members, $15 for general admission, and $40 for a four-show pack. Tickets include free…

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Boost Your Business: Ready for 2017?

Although there is no law that requires a company to have a personnel or employee handbook, it can be a wonderful tool to communicate your workplace culture, expectations and policies. You may think your business is too small or too informal, but you’ll see that having your policies in writing is a win-win for everyone. Even though employees won’t always follow the rules, they do…

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