International Overdose Awareness Day, Aug. 31

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Last year, 110 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Government Services Center on International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 110 lives lost in 2018 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will represent an additional 104 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2019.

 As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid and heroin epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces the County’s participation in “International Overdose Awareness Day” on Monday, August 31, 2020.  On this day, the County will be joining communities around the world in encouraging residents, businesses and organizations to raise awareness of overdose, reduce the stigma surrounding overdoses and drug…

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Warren S. O’Sullivan of Jenners Pond

Warren S. O’Sullivan, 93, of Jenners Pond, and a former New Castle County engineer and retired US Army lieutenant colonel died peacefully on Monday, Aug. 24, at his home. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 68 years, Frances Pope O’Sullivan, his sister Isabel Blake, sons Richard and Peter, and grandsons Andrew, Christopher, Connor, and Carter. Born and raised in Narberth, Pa.,…

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UCF residents earn 4-H certificates

The Penn State Extension in Chester County recognized seven youth as part of their annual Spirit of 4-H Award last week. Two of the honorees live in the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District. Colton Nolan, of East Marlborough Township, has been an active member of Manor Dairy Club for 10 years. He credits 4-H for giving him an opportunity to learn to care for and prepare…

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Joseph Ormond Birmingham Jr.  of Landenberg

Joseph Ormond Birmingham Jr.,  51, of Landenberg, died suddenly Friday, Aug. 21, as a result of an automobile accident. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Joseph Ormond Birmingham Sr. and Veronica Barbour Birmingham of Landenberg.  Joe graduated from Kennett High School in 1987 and attended Lock Haven and Kutztown Universities. Joe was often known as “Mr. Landenberg” or sometimes even the “Mayor.”…

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Police Log Aug. 26: Scam, crashes, DUIs

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks Police cited both drivers in an Aug. 7 two-car crash for various infractions. Police said Trevor W. Yeager, 21, of Philadelphia, was charged with following too closely, while Danielle A. Atkins, 28, of Coatesville, was charged with driving while her privileges were suspended, according to police. The accident happened in the westbound lanes of Conchester Highway at 11:32 a.m. Avondale…

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Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 24

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Maxine Meatball A beautiful tuxedo girl, Maxine Meatball is irresistible with her confident, extroverted personality. Not shy in the least, Maxine loves to explore and communicates freely her need to give and take love and attention. A great all-around companion, this socialite will do well in virtually any family…

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Andrew Polk of Glen Mills

Andrew Polk, 94, of Glen Mills, died Tuesday. Aug. 18. Andrew was born in Gilberton, Pa. to Alex and Julia Polk. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and served in the South Pacific in WWII. He was a graduate of Muhlenberg College. Andrew married Shirley Helen Ziff at Nativity BVM Church, Media. He was a research biochemist for Smith Kline &…

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Commissioners go virtual

Chester County Commissioners have decided to do what school boards, townships and business organizations have been doing for months. The commissioners will hold a virtual meeting via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26. As with all Chester County government public meetings, attendees, whether live or virtual, have the opportunity for public comment, or ask questions about or comment on agenda items, a press…

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Road Report for Aug. 22 to Aug, 28

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 Roadwork for Aug. 22 to Aug. 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming is expected to cause daytime lane closures on…

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Around Town Aug. 20

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There's a new bakery in town.

• OSO Sweet Bakery Café is now open in the Barn Shops in Chadds Ford Township. The little shop is behind Barbara Moore Fine Art Gallery and Arden & James in the same location as the former Chad Café and features coffee, tea, latte, soups, scones, and more. Open Thursday through Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Friday when it’s open from…

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