Sewer obstruction in Birmingham

A sewer line along Route 202 in Birmingham Township is partly obstructed and supervisors want to fix it as soon as possible. To that end, supervisors voted 3-0 Monday night to spend up to $64,000 for the repair project. Former Supervisor Bill Kirkpatrick, who’s now on the sewer authority, said the obstruction is between two manholes between the Acura dealership on Route 202 and the…

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Sidewalk sale celebrates “independents”

The sidewalk sale is a great American summer tradition. At the annual sidewalk sale on July 12th and 13th, Kennett Square shops are celebrating our nation’s independence as well as their own independence as locally owned small businesses. These “independents” will offer some of the best sales of the season on accessories, apparel, gifts, books, kids’ toys and clothes, home décor, sustainable, ecofriendly, and fairly…

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Warren H. Houston  of West Chester

Warren H. Houston, 64,  of West Chester died Sunday, June 30. He is survived by his children Jenna C. Houston and John K. Houston of West Chester, Angela (Angie) Harris Kitch (Ray) of Marietta, and sister Nancy H. Canterbury (Jerry) of Cary, NC. Fondly remembered by Laura Gergen Houston and Barbara Mayes Pollock. He was predeceased by parents John C. and Jeanne M. Houston, brother…

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NASA ambassador helps WCU celebrate Apollo 11

Let your children explore an imaginary lunar surface after they make space helmets (or bring them already dressed as astronauts) at West Chester University’s free Apollo 50th anniversary celebration. On Saturday, July 13, the University will host a family-friendly recognition of the milestone anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with events that begin at 5 p.m. Planetarium Director Karen Schwarz, associate professor of Earth…

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