PennDOT closes Rt. 82 Doe Run bridge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that the bridge carrying Doe Run Road (Route 82) over Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, Chester County, was closed after a recent inspection determined significant deterioration to the steel beams and deck. During the closure, Doe Run Road (Route 82) motorists will be directed to use Route 841 (Chatham Road) and Route 842...

Pocopson art students honored; Rt. 82 proposal advances

By JP Phillips, Staff Writer, The Times Pocopson Elementary art teacher Sam Hage with students whose artwork is currently decorating the lobby area of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Administration office. Students included: Ava Van Duesan, Trevor Dunne, Brynn Huyler, Eshaan Chanchal, Julien Arrouays, Samantha Greaves, Lilly Smolenski, Timmy Sherman, Logan Grayston, and Nathania Gushurst. EAST MARLBOROUGH...

Questions about Rt. 82 safety plan don’t make sense

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The good news is that East Marlborough Township and the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District have developed a plan to make the Route 82 corridor slower — and more importantly — safer. The $1 million project – which would largely be paid for by a federal grant, plus a smaller grant from the Longwood Foundation – would make the area near Unionville High...

Aldi Supermarket coming to East Marlborough

Several projects approved for Route 82 By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township Board of Supervisors meeting was held on Monday night, Sept. 11. After a moment of silence honoring the victims the infamous terrorist attacks on this day 16 years ago, the board conducted business as usual including the approval of a conditional use order for an Aldi Supermarket –...

Immunization change risks status of 250 UCFSD students

Proposed Safety Changes to Rt. 82 in front of UHS, Patton MS By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times Workmen continue work on the roof of the Unionville High School auditorium. EAST MARLBOROUGH — At Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board Work Session, Sally Palic, the Middle School Nurse and Coordinator of District Nurses, reported that due to changes in state regulations,...

EM supervisors look to slow Rt. 82 speeders

East Marlborough Supervisors discuss buying a third radar sign for Route 82 to slow speeders. Longwood Gardens’ fireworks schedule approved with the premiere of new fountains By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Supervisors approved the purchase of a third radar sign during Monday night’s Township Supervisors’ meeting to address the on-going speeding problem...

Unionville residents demand village road safety enforcement

Run for Recovery 5K gets approval from supervisors By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times Residents of the Unionville Village section of East Marlborough say not enough is being done to slow and prevent truck traffic through the historic neighborhood. EAST MARLBOROUGH – Truck traffic and speeding along on Route 82 in the village of Unionville was again the top topic of discussion at Monday...

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...