Forestry project planned for Anson B. Nixon Park

Forestry management is an ongoing priority in Anson B. Nixon Park. The Kennett Area Park Authority would like to acknowledge Janice Taylor, past president and former board member of KAPA. Her dedication to the park and the community spans decades. With her generous financial support, 32 fine native specimen trees were planted near Pavilion 3 and the edge of the disc golf course in October.…

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Democrats hold counties

While not yet verified, it appears that Democrats maintained control of both Chester and Delaware county councils, while Republicans mostly held their own in the townships. Democrats also took all seats in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District races. Republican Timotha Trigg earned her seat on the Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors by running unopposed. She will replace Noelle Barbone who chose not to seek another…

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Police Log Nov. 8: Burglary, assault, DUI

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barrack • Police said they arrested John DiAnastasis, 26, of Centreville, Del., for burglary in West Marlborough Township. According to the police report, troopers were making a welfare check at a residence on Newark Road at 12:31 a.m. on Nov. 3. The victim, a 50-year-old woman, said DiAnastasis was her boyfriend and that he had just assaulted her. The report continued…

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