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Chester County Press May 11 edition

05/11/2016 08:40AM ● By J. Chambless
In the May 11 edition of the Chester County Press, we introduce longtime New Garden Supervisor Bob Norris as the newest member of the Kennett School Board ... We take you to a presentation in Kennett Township that spelled out the strategy involved in giving an old library a new name ... We take you to London Grove Township for a decision to reopen a popular dog park ... We also take you to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, Avon Grove High School, and the baseball diamond at Kennett High School. It's all here -- with Uncle Irvin, too -- in this week's Chester County Press.
Three people charged with operating illegal gambling machines in Kennett Square and Oxford - 05062016 0214PM

Three people charged with operating illegal gambling machines in Kennett Square and Oxford

Chester County detectives seized five illegal gambling machines, gambling ledgers, and more than $37,000 in illegal cash from two southern Chester County businesses that were allegedly op... Read More » 

 

London Grove Township reopens dog park

Meeting generates a conversation of ideas between officials and residents on how to maintain cleanliness of dog park at Goddard Park Read More » 

 

Presentation offers new library name option  - 05102016 1248PM

Presentation offers new library name option

Kennett Library at the Bayard Taylor Commons? Read More » 

 

Kennett Square Borough Council discusses impact fee on developments

On May 2, Kennett Square Borough Council considered an amendment to the Subdivision And Land Development Ordinance Read More » 

 

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board

Class ranking takes another turn in U-CF School District 

Details of compromise spark discussion at board work session Read More » 

 

Norris tapped to fill vacancy on Kennett School Board - 05102016 1200PM

Norris tapped to fill vacancy on Kennett School Board

He will serve until the school board reorganizes in December of 2017 Read More » 

 

Man sentenced in killing of college freshman in 2015

Gregorio Orrostieta found guilty of murdering Karlie Hall Read More » 

 

Photo courtesy Jim Mundell Russellville Grange members were awarded certificates for Penn Townships Storm Drain Art Contest

Penn Township gets grant for new sports park

Progress made on Red Rose Inn, township pursues snow removal bids, and more Read More » 

 

Local winemaker offers seminars on growing making and appreciating wine - 05102016 1243PM

Local winemaker offers seminars on growing, making and appreciating wine

Enjoy a glass or two and great conversation, with Virginia Mitchell of Galer Estates Winery in Kennett Square Read More » 

 

The future of learning on display at Avon Grove High School - 05102016 1223PM

The 'future of learning' on display at Avon Grove High School 

Students help unveil the high school's new television studio Read More » 

 

Museum cafe welcomes new catering company - 05102016 0103PM

Museum cafe welcomes new catering company

Menu features locally sourced foods Read More » 

 

A shore view by Jack Giangiulio

Kennett Square galleries spotlight Jack Giangiulio and international artists

Longwood Art Gallery and Mala Galleria span the globe with two exhibits Read More » 

 

From left Elizabeth Houseman Carol A Wiegner and Andrew Wagner

Citadel announces Heart of Learning Award winners 

Exceptional teachers awarded for their dedication Read More » 

 

The people of the Kennett Run

Joseph Scalise Borough Manager of Kennett Square Read More » 

 

Building bridges, not walls

Kennett Square Borough officials recently welcomed guests from Moroleón, Mexico as the two towns signed an agreement to formalize a relationship as twin cities Read More » 

 

Obituaries for the week of May 9 - 05102016 1229PM

Obituaries for the week of May 9

Obituaries for: Corum, Bosworth, Barnes, Jones, Coldiron, Walton, Strahan, Bevard, Cullen, Hawrylack, Trosino, Cosenzo Read More »