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Chester County Press Sept. 16 edition

09/16/2015 11:30AM ● By J. Chambless



In this week's edition of the Chester County Press, we cover the ongoing controversy surrounding Artesian Water Resources and the efforts to activate a well in Landenberg ...  we look at how grant money will improve Wheeler Boulevard in Oxford ... we take you to a field of sunflowers in Unionville that has become a must-see for visitors ... we visit the Mushroom Festival, where thousands of people saluted the county's best-known crop ... and we wrap up high-school football action in the county ... All this, and Uncle Irvin, too, in this week's edition. 

At public forum residents continue opposition to Broad Run well  - 09102015 0225PM

At public forum, residents continue opposition to Broad Run well

Final ruling on Artesian well could come on Sept. 15 Read More » 

 

U-CF reaches contract agreement with teachers - 09092015 1134AM

U-CF reaches contract agreement with teachers

Educators will get 2.8 percent increase each year over the next four years Read More » 

 

New assistant principal named for Kennett Middle School

Kennett School Board approves numerous new staff members Read More » 

 

The field that has become a phenomenon - 09152015 1246PM

The field that has become a phenomenon 

Lionville Farm in Kennett Square has drawn thousands of visitors to its spectacular pastures of sunflowers Read More » 

 

County Commissioners present Oxford with grant for Wheeler Blvd upgrades - 09152015 1200PM

County Commissioners present Oxford with grant for Wheeler Blvd. upgrades

Two months ago, Oxford Borough officials learned that the borough was going to receive a $575,000 Community Revitalization Program grant from the county to make much-needed streetscape im... Read More » 

 

US military veterans enjoy a day of recreation on the water - 09152015 1156AM

U.S. military veterans enjoy a day of recreation on the water

U.S. military veterans attended the Heroes on the Water event to enjoy a tranquil day of fishing and kayaking at the Octoraro Lake Reservoir on Sept. 12 Read More » 

 

Gun in car causes concern at Patton Middle School

'At no time was there ever any danger or threat to our children,' says district superintendent John Sanville. Read More » 

 

Cecilia Chen is the manager of the recently renovated Sakura Hibachi and Sushi

Renovated restaurant opens the world of Asian cuisine

Sakura Hibachi and Sushi serves authentic dishes for every taste Read More » 

 

Penalty-laden Unionville falls to Exeter 31-13 - 09152015 1241PM

Penalty-laden Unionville falls to Exeter, 31-13

Despite loss, Indians ‘Played with great intensity,’ coach says Read More » 

 

Avon Grove defeats Oxford 21-7 - 09152015 1210PM

Avon Grove defeats Oxford, 21-7

Defense helps Avon Grove start the season 2-0 Read More » 

 

Public pensions plan for lower returns

The meaning of this change is cataclysmic for homeowners in particular. Read More »