The Pennsylvania Police is offering a free, 14-week course on various elements of law enforcement. The Hill Impact Program is for teens 15-18 years of age who are considering careers in law enforcement. According to a press release, the program introduces the youth to different elements of training and education, as well as physical fitness and paramilitary discipline. Attendees will also learn about the state’s…
It was a far cry from the spring primary when it was sunny, but with few voters going to the polls. Early morning voters yesterday were met with fog and a lot of neighbors. However, a major incident arose about 70 minutes before the polls closed Tuesday night. Chester County Councilman Josh Maxwell posted on Facebook at 7:32 p.m. that the county Government Services Building…
Pennsylvania State Police Media barracks State police from Media barracks are investigating a theft of services case on Oct. 9. A report said several suspects consumed $200 worth of food and drink at Buffalo Wild Wings, but left without paying. Avondale Barracks • Police reported an Oct. 28 hit-and-run accident in Pocopson Township. They said two vehicles were westbound on W. Street Road approaching Pocopson…
Birmingham Township supervisors Monday night honored Police Chief Tom Nelling and voted to advertise the 2025 budget. That budget does contain a tax increase. Supervisors also plan to have a hearing for a zoning amendment, though the date for that is uncertain. Nellng has been involved with the township in multiple capacities since he moved into Birmingham in 1984 and has been the police chief…
While the brilliance of the autumn foliage is beginning to fade, some of the reds and golds cling to limbs in this heart- or possibly harp-shaped image along the Brandywine.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Chunkette The shelter is no place for a senior pet. Chunkette is hoping her forever family will come and adopt her soon. She needs a home that will help her shine in her golden years. Do you have room in your home and your heart for this cute 8-year-old?…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov. 4 to Nov. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Underground utility work will continue to cause daytime lane shifts on Smithbridge Road between Valleybrook and Bethel roads in Concord…
It’s budget time again and Chadds Ford Township supervisors want to increase what the township gives to the Concordville Fire & Protection Association. They think they found a way to do so without increasing property millage rates, but businesses could pay more. Township Finance Director Laura Lim gave a presentation on a draft of the 2025 budget at the Oct. 30 supervisors' work session. The…
• The Brandywine Museum of Art is getting ready to launch another Holiday Critter Sale. It starts Nov. 21v and goes through Nov. 24. Visitors can shop unique, handcrafted ornaments and tabletop decorations made from all-natural materials by our dedicated and talented volunteers. Critter-maker volunteers work with natural materials such as pinecones, acorns, egg shells, flowers and seed pods to give each Critter its own…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • There’s been no official police incident report released at this time, but Chadds Ford Live was able to get some information about an accident on Route 1 on Friday, Oct. 25. The crash happened about 1:45 p.m. near Harvey Road. Police contacts said two vehicles, a blue Honda Odyssey and a white Mercedes SUV, collided and overturned. Occupants were…
A smiling face of a happy creature peers out of a tree trunk. Tree limbs seem to wave hello.
