Area roadwork may spur traffic delays

Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays. Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan....

New Garden police talk gangs, drugs with public

Packed house for town hall meeting, residents learn about local policing By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times In addition to talks and a question & answer session and some one-on-one face time for residents with many of the uniformed department members, the township police unveiled their new Website and offered demonstrations of the use of various pieces of police equipment. Chief of Police Gerald...

Area road projects to prompt lane restrictions

 Work ranges from spray patching to bridge overhaul The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced upcoming and ongoing road projects on Friday. Intermittent lane closures are expected from Monday through Friday on U.S. 1 in both directions for spray patching. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will occur from the Maryland state line to Pennsbury Township, also...

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presents commendations to (left) New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson and state Senator Dominic Pileggi for their efforts to create anti-gang legislation. WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering that would have been a nightmare...

High-flying fun returns at New Garden Festival of Flight 2012

Annual air show featured a host of WWII aircraft as well as aerobatic displays By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times A World War II B-25 bomber was one of the star attractions at the New Garden Festival of Flight, this past weekend. A large number of antique aircraft were on hand, along with music, performers and stunt flying. NEW GARDEN — Once again the two-day New Garden Festival of...

Pileggi, Hogan press for new anti-gang legislation

Would seek to make recruiting new members a crime for gangmembers By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times State Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9) announces new legislation Monday aimed at curtailing gang activity on Chester County, as Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan looks on. NEW GARDEN — Three Chester County legislators and the county’s District Attorney want to stop growing gang activity in...

Newest county detective learned trade in New Garden

After becoming expert in So. Chester County gang activity, Nangle tapped to join county detectives By Kathleen Brady Shea, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com Chester County Detective Joseph Nangle WEST CHESTER — He started tinkering with TV innards before exploring the inner workings of Hispanic gangs, an expertise that served him well after authorities deemed a December double homicide in Avondale gang-related. Joseph...

Scenic byways proposed in New Garden

Red Clay Valley Association asks New Garden for consideration of scenic designation for area roads By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com The proposed Red Clay Scenic Byway includes roadways in Delaware and in the Kennett and Unionville areas. NEW GARDEN — Red Clay Valley Association (RCVA) Executive Director James Jordan approached the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors Monday...

Look to the skies! New Garden Festival of Flight 2011, June 11-12

The famed New Garden air show returns with old favorites as well as some new surprises P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Dozens of classic aircraft will be on display — and in the skies above New Garden during this weekend's New Garden Festival of Flight. NEW GARDEN — The New Garden Airport will be hosting its annual Festival of Flight on Saturday June 11 and Sunday 12....

New Garden Air Show tickets on sale online

40th anniversary show slated for June 11-12, featuring wingwalkers, classic warbirds and more Just some of the excitement from the 2010 New Garden Festival of Flight and the 2011, the 40th anniversary edition is expected to be even more thrilling. NEW GARDEN —Tickets are now on sale, online, for the 40th anniversary edition of the New Garden Festival of Flight Air and Car Show, June 11 and 12 at...