New findings on Battle of Brandywine

History tells us that the Battle of Brandywine was fought Sept. 11, 1777 in Chadds Ford and Birmingham townships. But some recent findings indicate that the battle could have been fought days earlier in Delaware. That was the takeaway from the Brandywine Battlefield Task Force’s annual meeting held at Radley Run Country Club last night. The task force works to protect the battlefield and preserve its…

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Police Log May 1: Fatal crash, excessive speed, DUI

Pennsylvania State Police • State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a fatal traffic accident on Lenape Road in Pocopson Township on April 30. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., a trooper came upon a single vehicle crash. Police determined that the Honda Pilot was heading north when it left the roadway, struck several trees  and partially rolled over. The as yet unidentified woman driver succumbed…

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