Early dismissal for U-CF schools

All UCF schools and offices will dismiss early today, Feb. 4, according to an email from Superintendent of Schools John Sanville. “With forecasts for freezing rain to hit the area later this afternoon, I’m going to err on the side of caution. It is always difficult to make a school closing decision based on a forecast alone - however with the timing of the potential…

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Cash for business ideas

Now celebrating its 10th year, the annual Business Idea Competition at West Chester University welcomes all those who have business start-up dreams and big ideas to compete for $11,500 in prize money in the 2022 contest. Ideas that have not yet been commercialized and can be used as the foundation for a new business are eligible for one of the four tracks in this competition:…

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Ernest Rominger of Avondale

Ernest Rominger, 71, of Avondale, died Tuesday, Feb. 1. He was the husband of Brenda Hodge Rominger, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Banner Elk, N.C., he was the son of the late Spencer E. Rominger and the late Ora Hicks Rominger. He was a mushroom broker and owned Rominger Mushrooms. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing softball, gardening, playing with his…

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Road Report for Feb. 5 to Feb. 11

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Feb. 5 to Feb. 11. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Motorists on Route 202 between Street Road and Garden Circle in Westtown…

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