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Police Respond to Stabbing Incident and an Armed Subject in Oxford Borough

09/30/2020 05:25PM ● By Steven Hoffman

Oxford Borough police officers responded to two dangerous incidents in the borough. One was a stabbing that took place at Lauren Lane in Oxford where a male was stabbed multiple times. He has received medical care and been released. The investigation is ongoing.

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Township to Partner with Borough on Improvements to Kennett Greenway

09/23/2020 06:59PM ● By Richard L. Gaw, Staff Writer

Kennett Township and the Kennett Borough will a file grant application which, if awarded, will fund improvements to Birch Street and the construction of Magnolia Underpass.

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Lawrence, CWA Chair Tell Lawmakers to Save Chester Water Authority

09/23/2020 06:56PM ● By Steven Hoffman

During a committee hearing in the State Capitol, State Rep. John Lawrence spoke in favor of the continued independence of Chester Water Authority (CWA), and in support of House Bill 2597, which would block any sale of CWA without ratepayer approval.

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Kennett Square Borough officials seem cautiously optimistic about budget situation

09/17/2020 12:17PM ● By Steven Hoffman

During a Finance Committee report at the Sept. 8 council meeting, Kennett Square Borough officials expressed some optimism that the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the borough’s budget could be less than what was initially feared.

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Gov. Wolf calls for legislative action to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19

09/16/2020 03:20PM ● By Steven Hoffman

The goal is to support small businesses that have been most affected by the health crisis

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Kennett Township to Amend its Resolution in Support of African American Community

09/09/2020 08:11PM ● By Richard L. Gaw

Focus of mission and five-point action plan will center township's attention on racial equality -- not the Black Lives Matter organization

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Supervisors Commit Township to Support Black Lives Matter Initiatives

08/25/2020 04:09PM ● By Richard L. Gaw, Staff Writer

‘The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors stands in solidarity with the black community,’ board chairman Dr. Richard Leff said in announcing new resolution

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Kennett Square Borough Council Considers Expanding Scope of Birch Street Enhancements

07/30/2020 06:00AM ● By Steven Hoffman

Kennett Square Borough is considering expanding the scope of a project to achieve several goals at one time, rather than having separate projects that are planned and funded individually in the coming years.

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Bringing Police and Community Together is Not Always an Easy Task: Is Change in Policing Possible?

07/30/2020 06:00AM ● By Steven Hoffman

Oxford Borough Police Chief Sam Iacono talks about the importance of effective community policing.

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