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Chester County Press

Chester County Press Dec. 19 edition

12/19/2018 07:59AM ● By J. Chambless
Oxford Borough finalizes budgetwith a tax decrease

Oxford Borough finalizes budget—with a tax decrease

The borough is reducing its millage rate by .25 mills Read More » 

 

Township finalizes purchase of St. Anthony in the Hills

Asking price of $1.5 million to be paid from township's general and open space funds Read More » 

 

Township may preserve 44 acres on two properties

Township may preserve 44 acres on two properties

New Garden's Open Space Review Board recommends the purchase of 40.8-acre Sproat Farm and 4.2-acre Christie property in Landenberg Read More » 

 

U-CF District honored by College Board for gains in student access and success

The district is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored Read More » 

 

This man was caught on surveillance video as he stole designer sunglasses last week in East Marlborough

Shoplifter sought in sunglasses theft

Man caught on video is wanted for stealing $1,000 worth of glasses Read More » 

 

Avon Grove School Board reorganizes for 2019

Lisi selected as board president, while Wood will serve as vice president Read More » 

 

School district fact-checks information shared on local website

The high school project in Avon Grove has sparked debate about how much the school district can afford to borrow to meet its facilities needs Read More » 

 

New book is essential and enjoyable reading for any Phillies fan

New book is essential, and enjoyable, reading for any Phillies fan

Steve Potter has written the third annual "A Fan's View" about the Philadelphia Phillies' Minor League teams Read More » 

 

Obituaries for the week of Dec 17

Obituaries for the week of Dec. 17

Obituaries for: Mackey, Sheets, Gilbert, Boyd, Hill, Hess, Mantell, Howell, Shires, Boyer, Brackin Read More » 

 

Misinformation in Avon Grove?

A recent post on a local website prompted a strong response from the Avon Grove School District, but not everyone on the school board supported the statement that was issued Read More » 

 

Uncle Irvin: 2019 Chesco election starts now

Proverbial winds now at the back of county Democrats Read More » 

 

Pam Lau left the chef at the new Chadds Cafe was invited to take on her new job by friend Bri Brant

Fitting the final piece into the Chadds Ford Barn Shops

The new Chadds Cafe is meant to be a community gathering place Read More » 

 

The Chester County Press Dec. 19, 2018