What To Do: Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve goes virtual

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Chadds Ford Pumpkin Carve One of the most popular Halloween events in the area is “The Great Pumpkin Carve” (Chadds Ford Historical Society, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org). Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers initially decided to change it from a “walk around” event to a “drive through” event....

Avon Grove SD breaks ground for new high school

Avon Grove School District officials celebrate the groundbreaking for its new high school last week. PENN — After a lengthy process — and debate within the community — the Avon Grove School District broke ground for a new high school last week. Local law firm UTBF’s Andrew D.H. Rau said he was pleased to participate in the June 24th groundbreaking for the new Avon Grove High School, set...

Two Avondale troopers rescued from burning car

They sustained significant, but not life-threatening injuries, police said Two Avondale troopers were injured Friday morning after their vehicle crashed into a tree en route to a reported burglary-in-progress that proved to be inaccurate. Updated at 2:20 p.m. with trooper IDs, new details By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times State police from the Avondale barracks got a somber reminder...