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Delaware County Resurfacing Work Expected to Slow Traffic – MyChesCo
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that resurfacing operations will begin in Delaware County, causing lane closures and potential traffic slowdowns.
Starting Sunday, June 9, through Friday, June 14, from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Calcon Hook Road between Hook Road and U.S. 13 (Chester Pike) in Sharon Hill Borough and Darby Township will experience lane closures for paving.
Additionally, from Sunday, June 9, through Tuesday, June 11, Sugartown Road between Valley Forge Road and the Chester County line in Radnor Township will face lane closures from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM for milling and paving.
Further, from Monday, June 10, through Thursday, June 13, Cedar Grove Road between Old Cedar Grove Road and Grant Road in Marple Township will have lane closures from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM for paving.
Motorists should plan for extra travel time as traffic slowdowns are expected in these areas during the scheduled work hours. All activities depend on weather conditions.
These resurfacing and improvement projects by PennDOT involve repairing, milling, and repaving state highways with new asphalt pavement. The goal is to seal roadways and provide a safer and smoother driving surface for motorists.
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BOWERS BEACH, Del. – Delaware State Police say a body was found near Bowers Beach on Tuesday.
Around 12:40 p.m. on April 21, Delaware State Police, Delaware Natural Resources Police and local fire companies responded to the Delaware Bay, about a mile offshore from the Bowers Beach area after commercial watermen discovered an unknown deceased man in the water.
The victim was recovered and turned over to the Office of Forensic Science for identification and to determine the cause of death.
The investigation remains active and on-going.
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The Humane Society of Delaware County has appointed a new leader as the organization’s longtime director moves toward retirement.
The animal rescue group’s board appointed Amanda Wampler as its new CEO, effective May 11, the organization posted on Facebook April 21.
Jana Cassidy, the humane society’s executive director for nearly a decade, is transitioning toward retirement and will now serve as chief operating officer in the near term to ensure a smooth transition.
The post from society Board President Megan Ricci says the board is confident Cassidy’s and Wampler’s experience, dedication and talents will elevate the humane society as it strives to build a new 22,000-square-foot facility that will be a go-to destination for adoption, veterinary care, training, boarding, and grooming.
“HSDC could not be in better hands than with these two extraordinary women,” the post reads.
Wampler is a proven nonprofit executive with experience in animal welfare and a demonstrated ability to help organizations expand and thrive, according to the humane society’s post.
Wampler currently is the national operations director for Siemer Institute, a Columbus-based organization that helps families across the U.S. achieve housing stability and enhance their children’s educational prospects, according to Wampler’s LinkedIn page. She also worked for the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department from 2016 to 2023.
Delaware County and eastern Columbus suburbs reporter Maria DeVito can be reached at mdevito@dispatch.com and @mariadevito13.dispatch.com on Bluesky and @MariaDeVito13 on X
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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