Cops end high speed chase in Lower Chichester
A Philadelphia airport area theft case sparked a chase along Route 291 and I-95 into Lower Chichester where Chester police Sgt. John Hampel stopped the suspect, James Ahern, with a patrol car and arrested him on vehicle theft charges. Also noted is Rick Colyer's 600 mile Trans Penn bicycle tour ending Friday and local government notices in Havertown and Rutledge.
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Lower Chichester
Philadelphia
John Hampel
Chester
James Ahern
Airport
Delaware
Hampel
Ahern
Chichester Avenue
Rick Colyer
Collingdale
Erie
Colyer
State College and University
Motorists Nab Rock-Throwing Juvenile: 1 Arrest Made
A 14-year-old rock thrower on I-95 Kerlin Street ramp was chased by motorists and captured after one car owner, Richard Harding of Upper Chichester, reported about 345 damage to his 1976 Chevrolet van. Another 14-year-old surrendered to police later. Harding blamed juvenile court leniency and urged stricter laws.
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Daily Times
Chester
Kerlin Street
Richard Harding
Upper Chichester
Harding
David
B&o
Borough council approves July street cleaning bill
The borough approved bills totaling 1125.75 for July street cleaning with sign work and patching included. Council President Andrew Haig noted the annual amount reflects necessary maintenance across eight streets. EAST LANSDOWNE Tonight council may raise fines for deteriorating properties at 8 p.m. in borough hall. CHESTER TOWNSHIP The Fairground Council meets at 7:30 tonight in the municipal building, with the public welcome.
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Rutledge
Andrew Haig
Haig
East Lansdowne — Borough
Borough Hall
Lexington
Emerson Avenues
Chester Township
Popdan swims channel to aid the blind in Delaware County
Tom Popdan 21 agrees to swim the English Channel as a fundraiser for the blind with the Lions Clubs of Delaware County pledging money per mile. Carl May, dubbed Idea Man, arranged support during a Wildwood visit, while Popdan notes previous charity runs and Villanova swim-a-thons as motivation for the new challenge.
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Daily Times
Tom Popdan
Popdan
Lions Club
Delaware County
English Channel
Carl May
Lions’ Clubs
Wildwood
N.J
Tom
Mau
Drexel Hill
Wildwood Crest
Villanova University
Channel Swim
Claymont man charged after reported incident with teen visitor
New Castle County police charged James Edward Hall, 28, a Claymont man who had been drinking with a hunting knife, with attempted report of an incident and possession of a serious public safety item while committing a felony. The arrest followed an assault on a man and the time of arrival of authorities.
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Claymont
Del
New Castle County
James Edward Hall
Hall
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Delawa
RE County Daily Times
Delaware County Council
Haverford
Connelly
Darby Road
Burmont
Warrior Roads
Helen Mills
Mills
By John Roman
Tenants Council
Joe Warrick
Popdan’s
Channel Fund
O Delco Daily Times
Mildred Ave
Rimos, Pa
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