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Chester County Press

Chester County Press March 2 edition

03/02/2016 09:59AM ● By J. Chambless
In this week's Chester County Press, we take you to New Garden Township and West Grove Borough, which are in the planning stages of forming a regional police department ... We introduce Bob Strehlan, the new owner of Bove Jewelers in Kennett Square ... We take you to Landenberg, where the recent installation of underground pipe at the Broad Run well sparked controversy, and we introduce a West Grove business that turns unwanted computers into valuable assets ... From Kennett ice hockey to the calendar of events to Uncle Irvin, it's all here in this week's Chester County Press.
False alarm Artesians plans still on at Broad Run well site - 03012016 0147PM

False alarm: Artesian's plans still on at Broad Run well site

Recent installation of pipeline baffles residents, officials Read More » 

 

Former Unionville Fair president Danielle Chamberlain left hands the gavel to incoming president Deborah Deckman on Feb 24

West Grove woman steps up to save Unionville Fair 

Emergency meeting on Feb. 17 finds new president and paid manager Read More » 

 

Steve Figgatt is the director of Sycamore International in West Grove

This West Grove business turns unwanted computers into valuable assets

Yesterday's technology can still be useful after Sycamore International is done with it Read More » 

 

Taylor Cullen Hockey player role model - 03012016 0151PM

Taylor Cullen: Hockey player, role model

Blue Demon skater hits the ice with the boys Read More » 

 

Avon Grove School Board discusses budget situation, policy changes

The meeting began with a 15-minute preview performance of a few scenes from “Into the Woods Jr.” by Fred S. Engle Middle School students Read More » 

 

U-CF School Board tangles over strategic plan proposals

Board member Michael Rock says proposal is 'illegitimate' Read More » 

 

 

East Nottingham supervisor vacancy expected to be filled by April board meeting

Interested persons can submit a letter of interest for consideration Read More » 

 

New plans emerging for building at 120 East State Street in Kennett Square - 02292016 0347PM

New plans emerging for building at 120 East State Street in Kennett Square

The long-vacant building could be utilized as a restaurant Read More » 

 

Bove Jewelers to reopen with new owner - 03012016 1211PM

Bove Jewelers to reopen with new owner 

Bob Strehlau, who previously served as the store's general manager, is planning a March 12 reopening Read More » 

 

 

Featured artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn left and donating artist Mary Styer Holton in the lobby of Chadds Ford Elementary School

Artists and buyers excited for Chadds Ford Art Sale

Annual fundraiser is a showplace for nearly 70 artists this year Read More » 

 

Obituaries for the week of Feb 29 - 02292016 1207PM

Obituaries for the week of Feb. 29

Obituaries for: Rigler, Coyle, Dolan, Hendrich, Murphy, Teel, McCarthy, Alderman, McLaughlin, Feconda, Myers, Thompson Read More » 

 

Police Blotter for the week of Feb 29 - 03012016 1018AM

Police Blotter for the week of Feb. 29

New Garden Police halt a suicide attempt, cars burglarized, copper wire stolen, elderly woman loses money in IRS phone scam, and more. Read More » 

 

Editorial: The order of things

Supervisor may be best advised to place the township's needs over his own Read More » 

 

Uncle Irvin: Dinniman struggles to break deadlock

'No legislator in Harrisburg who wants a job for life -- which is 99 percent of them -- will ever vote to increase any tax to bring in substantial revenue' Read More »