Avondale, West Grove fire companies vote to merge operations
The membership of two of Chester County’s oldest fire companies – the Avondale Fire Company (AFC) and the West Grove Fire Company (WGFC) – approved a plan to merge into a single fire department at meetings held on Saturday.
The approval of the historic merger plan is the result of more than 18 months of meetings and discussions among the organizations, area municipal officials and experts,...
County working to assist flood-ravaged residents
Clean-up kits will be distributed Thursday evening in three locations
In an effort to facilitate the flood recovery process, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) will be distributing flood clean-up kits on Wednesday, May 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. in some of the hardest-hit areas.
The kits will be passed out on a first-come, first-serve basis since availability is limited. Downingtown...
