With talk of some area hospitals closing or up for sale, a job fair is scheduled for this Thursday, which may help those seeking jobs in nursing or other health-related jobs. The job fair is scheduled for March 27, from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springfield YMCA. More than 20 healthcare-related employers will be on-site looking for people who are interested in working…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jenga Jenga is a very beautiful and really sweet 2-year-old young lady. She is very playful and would love to join you in fun activities. She should do well with almost any family. Hope you will come to meet her soon. You can name your adoption fee for Jenga…
The Kennett Symphony picked up an extra $385 without a note of music. The fundraiser was Dine Out for Charity held at Sedona Taphouse in West Chester during February. Kennett Symphony Board Vice President Colin Hanna explained how the month-long event played out. “The way it works is that Sedona offers two special half-price menu items on Mondays (only) during a given month — one…
It’s the end of a local era. H.G. Haskell, owner of Hillgirt Farm and the iconic SIW produce stand on Creek Road in Pennsbury Township, is calling it quits, retiring from farming. The announcement came via the SIW website on March 19. During a brief interview, Haskell only said, “I have mixed emotions about retiring, but I won’t miss the stress.” While Haskell didn’t go…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 24 to March 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause a full closure with a detour of E. State Street between S. Broad and S. Walnut…
• The first medical school in the country allowing women to earn their MD was founded in Philadelphia in 1850. How and why? It was founded by a group of Quakers and businessmen. It was about to fail 10 years later but one Quaker woman, Chester County's Dr. Ann Preston, kept the dream alive. On Tuesday, March 25, the Chester County History Center presents Pathfinder:…
Federal grant freezes are affecting the local area in more ways than one. As reported, those freezes have put the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s plan for electric buses on hold, but now they’re potentially affecting local libraries. And that can affect everything from doing research to simply checking out books. “If the book system goes dead because we can’t afford to pay for it, you’ll…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the theft of blueberry bushes from a pickup truck in Concord Township. The heist occurred sometime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on March 14 in the Costco parking lot. The victim told police that $140 worth of the bushes were stolen from the bed of the truck. • A 22-year-old man…
There won’t be any decision on new school buses for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District until later this month. School board directors voted Monday night to table a decision on whether to attempt going forward with the goal of buying five electric buses or to shift gears and buy four new diesel buses. There will now be a special 10 a.m. Zoom meeting on March…
The picnic at Ponds Edge has been postponed until better weather arrives. And the table is tied down so it won’t blow away.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Birdy Birdy is leaving a past of neglect behind her and is ready to spend her golden years as an adored and cared-for furry family member. She is a petite gal and has so much love to give. Think this 10-year-old might be your perfect match? Stop by to…
