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.…
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…
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…
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…
A crowd of more than 250 packed the auditorium of Stetson Middle School primarily to express spirited opposition to Toll Brothers’ development plans for Crebilly Farm, a scenic 330-acre property that saw action during the Revolutionary War. The meeting of the Westtown Township Planning Commission on Wednesday, Nov. 16, began with the Pledge of Allegiance. However, when Planning Commission Chairman Richard Pomerantz asked Toll Divisional…
Bethany Gail Crowther, 73, of Oxford, died Monday, Nov. 14, after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was a resident of Ware Presbyterian Village after having lived many years in Mantua, N.J. and Vero Beach, Fla. Gail was born on July 7, 1943. Along with her twin sister, she was adopted as a toddler by James W. and Elizabeth M. Kline where they were raised…
Pennsbury Township supervisors are gearing up to vote on the township’s 2017 budget. For consideration is a balanced budget that anticipates $1.8 million in revenue and spending with no property tax increase. On the revenue side of the ledger, the township is looking at $275,000 coming in from real estate taxes. The tax rate of 1.49 mills will remain steady. (A mill is a tax…
• The Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors will have a special meeting at 3 p.m. on Dec. 7 the Hillman Drive extension, the loop road. This meeting will include representatives from the township, PennDOT, the school district’s Transportation Department, and the applicant to discuss the traffic calming measures to be planned on Hillman Drive. • Brandywine Battlefield Park will hold its annual Patriot's Day…
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, Nov. 21. 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. DELILAH Hey there Delilah! That’s me! I’m…
A 42-year-old female teacher’s aide substitute at Unionville High School is accused of initiating sexual contact with two male students. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrest of Sheri Lee Maufort, who lives in West Chester, on charges that include institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, and related offenses. The illegal conduct occurred off campus and outside of…
The Henderson Group and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union held a topping off ceremony for the mint’s new headquarters now under construction in the Chadds Ford Business Campus. A crane hoisted the last steel beam for the roofline into place on Nov. 16 for the building that could be ready for occupancy in June or July. The building, Henderson 6, is located at the intersection…