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Community fair excites, despite unfair weather

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Three-year-old Jake Weaver of Kennett Township, posing for his dad, Curt Weaver, enjoys new heights at the Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show, held from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2.

As the expectant crowd gathered, Ryder, a cow with the perfect pedigree, had been painstakingly prepped to – excuse the indelicacy – poop. But the star of Cow Pie Bingo at the Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show was not moooved to cooperate on Sunday, Oct. 2, at least not on demand. So the crowd waited, and then waited some more as Ryder, whose mother,…

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Forecasters say rain not ready to go away

Those eager to see the sun will probably have to wait until Tuesday, says the National Weather Service. In the meantime, forecasters urge area motorists to exercise caution: Because several inches of rain have fallen during the past 36 hours, low-lying areas are susceptible to flooding, particularly because more precipitation is expected. Scattered showers are predicted on Friday, Sept. 30, with a high temperature near…

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One hearing closed, another continued

Chadds Ford Township supervisors have closed a hearing for a controversial housing development and continued another for a special events ordinance. The hearings were held Wednesday, as part of the board’s end-of-month workshop. Plans for Wonderland Farms, the proposed planned residential development along Oakland Road, have been discussed in the township for three years. The township Planning Commission recommended preliminary approval earlier this year. As…

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Chadds Ford’s Sheppard named Fair Queen

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The Queen and her court, from left are, Caroline Kinsley, alternate queen, Eva Sheppard, queen, Madison Cialini, princess and Olivia Mitchell, alternate princess.

Eva Sheppard was named Fair Queen for the 92nd annual Unionville Fair, but the news came as a bit of a shock for the 17-year-old from Chadds Ford Township. “I had no idea that a girl with pink hair could pull this off,” she said after the pageant Thursday night. “I did this just because I thought it would be a fun experience, but I…

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Civil suit filed against Hillendale PTO

A former member of the Hillendale PTO has filed a civil action against the organization, school Principal Steve Dissinger, and PTO co-president Jennifer Scattolino. Kathleen Carmody, a former co-vice president of the PTO, filed the papers in Chester County Court of Common Pleas earlier this summer. She alleges improprieties with an election held this past spring in violation of state law. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District…

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State stresses value of emergency plans

State officials want to remind citizens to prepare for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, a nationwide month-long effort to encourage households, businesses and communities to plan ahead. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” a state press release said. “With families being more mobile and involved in multiple activities, it’s very likely that an emergency could happen when everyone isn’t…

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Chesco accepts challenge to increase walking

Chester County has been selected as one of 50 members of the national HealthyCommunity50 in the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge. With the recognition comes a $10,000 community seed award to undertake projects highlighted within the application process, and by participating in the challenge, the county is in the running to receive further prize awards, up to $500,000, that will support its proposed program, WalkWorks…

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Birmingham Road bridge reopened

After a nearly yearlong closure, PennDOT reopened the reconstructed Birmingham Road bridge over Radley Run in Birmingham Township on Tuesday, Sept. 13. The Birmingham Road bridge had been closed to motorists since Sept. 22, after an inspection revealed severe structural damage. The bridge is located between the intersections of Lambourne Road and Stoney Run Drive, Construction began the week of April 11 to remove the…

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Chester County kicking off Landscapes3

In 1996, Chester County implemented a comprehensive plan to ensure that the spectacular vistas that had attracted countless residents to the area didn’t disappear. Since then, significant growth has occurred in the county; however, Landscapes and Landscapes2 have been credited with helping to reduce sprawl, winning widespread recognition in the process. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the Chester County Board of Commissioners announced the kick-off to…

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Freddy’s gets final approval

The physical work is still to be done, but Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has a green light to open in Birmingham Township. The supervisors on Monday night gave final approval for the land development plan for the eatery, to be located on Route 202 at Old Wilmington Pike, across from Penn Oaks Drive. Stephen DiMarco, owner of the Freddy’s franchise in Broomall, said he…

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Nearly $500,000 grant focuses on water quality

The Brandywine Conservancy has been awarded a grant of nearly $500,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The funds will be used to protect and restore water quality in a 15.5-square-mile area of farmland in the headwaters of the Brandywine Creek's west branch to benefit local residents and downstream communities. The conservancy will collaborate on the project with the Stroud Water Research Center and…

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