East Marlborough BOS focuses on zoning & safety issues
No compromise reached to allow for events at Whitewing Farm
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, Times of Chester County
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Neighbors of Whitewing Farm who were in attendance at East Marlborough Township’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Monday night, and the board objected to any compromise to continue to hold events at the farm.
Better watch out: Santa Claus to visit area
St. Nick is touring communities served by Longwood Fire Co.
Santa Claus is making pre-Christmas visits throughout the area, courtesy of a Longwood Fire Company truck.
You better watch out: Santa Claus will benefit from the services of a Longwood Fire Company truck to make some pre-Christmas calls.
Jolly ol’ St. Nick himself will be touring the area served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service....
Coatesville-area woman dies in early-morning crash
State police: Kennett Square-area driver lost control of truck
A 27-year-old Coatesville-area woman died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in East Marlborough Township on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:37 a.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks in a news release.
Police said Kelly Lynn Parker, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the crash...
State police cite speeding in one-vehicle crash
Kennett Square woman reportedly lost control of Tahoe on Kaolin Road
State police from the Avondale barracks cited a 31-year-old Kennett Square resident for speeding after she was involved in a one-vehicle accident on Nov. 22 at 9:39 p.m. Police said Lucia Castro was traveling south on Kaolin Road in Kennett Township and lost control of her 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe as she attempted to turn right onto...
PennDOT: Vegetation-removal to continue on U.S. 1
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will continue removing vegetation along U.S. 1 in both directions in New Garden and East Marlborough Townships Monday through Thursday. Crews are scheduled to work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and lane closures will...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delay
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to be aware of roadwork in the area that may cause traffic delays.
On Monday and Tuesday, crews from Peco Energy will be working on utility installation on Baltimore Pike between Reese Street and Penn Green Road in New Garden Township. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will result in lane restrictions.
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Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates
Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations.
Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA)...
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Henry Roosevelt earned first place at the USA Film Festival this past weekend for his short film, “Native Boy,” which features scenes that were shot in the Kennett area.
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing the sun continues to enjoy a meteoric...
Six-car pileup clogged U.S. 1 during rush hour
State police said three drivers cited for following too closely
A six-car pileup occurred during rush hour in East Marlborough Township on April 10, state police from the Avondale barracks reported Thursday.
The accident happened at 7:52 a.m. as the drivers were all traveling north on U.S. 1, south of Bayard Road, and three of the six vehicles were following too closely, creating a domino effect...
Minor accidents, alleged theft mar holiday
State police busy during Memorial Day stretch
While area residents enjoyed the extended holiday weekend, state police from the Avondale barracks responded to numerous calls, including minor accidents and a theft report.
On Saturday, a 17-year-old Kennett Square girl, who was not identified because of her age, was traveling eastbound on Route 926 at 2:57 p.m. with two passengers. After moving into...
