Local Black Veterans of the Civil War remembered
Black veterans were honored with headstone posters representing their removed grave markers. Photo credit: Shirley Jones White.
It was probably the first time in more than a century that United States Colored Troops veterans buried in unmarked graves in an abandoned cemetery in Westtown Township were honored.
A ceremony was held May 25 on the steps of the courthouse in downtown West Chester, PA...
Crebilly Farm moves closer to preservation
Crebilly Farm in Westtown.
Natural Lands announced today that the owners of Crebilly Farm have signed an agreement of sale that opens a path for the permanent protection of the property. The iconic property in Westtown Township, Chester County, has been at risk of development.
“We are very grateful to the Robinson family for their willingness to take this important step towards conservation of...
Kennett supervisors asked to back Crebilly resolution
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors listen to resident John Wilkens during a discussion about the Environmental Impact Study Ordinance.
KENNETT – The discussion at Wednesday night’s brief meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors included a request for support from the supervisors for the preservation of Crebilly Farm in...
Westtown Road to close for bridge repair
Westtown School is schedule to close Westtown Road between Oak Lane and Westtown Way in Westtown Township, Chester County, on Monday, June 13, through late July, for bridge replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
During construction, Westtown Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 926 (Street Road) and U.S. 202. Motorists are advised to allow...
Solutions sought for black soldiers’ final resting place
Westtown’s Shiloh AME graveyard center of dispute between property owner and advocates
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160) (center, light blue shirt) listens intently to information about the burial site at the former Shiloh AME Church in Westtown, Monday. Barrar and State Rep. Dan Truitt (seated at back near wall in navy/red shirt) were among two of many local and county officials to attend...
Navigating roadwork without headaches
PennDOT warns area motorists of troublespots
Line-painting trucks, lane restrictions, and lane closures are among the potential traffic-jammers on tap for area residents, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today.
The agency said slow-moving painting vehicles will be working throughout the county from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. next week. In addition, PennDOT identified the...
