Heavy weather keeps township crews busy
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Public Works Director Roger Lysle discusses extensive township clean ups after recent heavy rains.
KENNETT – The recent run of wet weather has kept the yownship’s public works crews on their toes.
At Wednesday night’s meeting of the Board of Supervisors, Public Works Director Roger Lysle discussed the impact that the heavy rainfall has...
Officials: Have fun, but stay safe for 4th weekend
While the Fourth of July means fireworks, fun, outdoor grilling and more, state and local officials are reminding everyone not to ignore safety in preparing for their celebrations — or travel – this long holiday weekend.
Although long a staple of holiday weekend celebrations, fireworks can be deadly, state officials warn, and should only be used in legal manner by responsible adults.
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Old Man Winter takes a bite out of Chesco
Snow totals lower than forecast in some areas, but ice remains a concern
Old Man Winter is throwing a mix of just about everything at Chester County in a late season storm that has paralyzed local roadways and left virtually all local schools and government offices closed — along with a large number of local businesses.
It appears the snowfall amounts may end up a bit lower than advertised — the...
Roads hazardous, as storm blankets Chester County
Many area roads hazardous, officials ask folks to stay home
Snow continued to fall throughout all of Chester County with as much as 30 inches now forecast before the storm ends Early Sunday.
It’s a bit of a good news, bad news scenario.
The bad news — it looks like a lot more snow than the originally forecast 12 to 18 inches of snow will fall over much of Chester County. By late Saturday afternoon,...
Sandy poised for direct hit on Chester County
Virtually all schools and public offices closed, residents advised to stay home
Updated: :5:17 p.m.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Make no mistake, Hurricane Sandy is coming — headed directly at Chester County, sometime late Monday.
The short form is this: if you can stay home, stay home. Travel is expected to become extremely hazardous as the day wears on, as winds rise and objects become airborne.
At...
Meetinghouse Rd. repairs won’t wait
Supervisors mull more fixes, but express concern about constant work needed on roadway
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Birmingham Township Board of Supervisors is looking for repair options for Meetinghouse Road, which was against damaged during the series of extensive rains in the last few weeks.
BIRMINGHAM — “Where we’re going, we don’t need roads.” Many residents...
State Police fees: an idea whose time has come