Van collision tops power lines in Aston disrupts 670 customers
A Graebel Van Lines truck hit wires on Pancoast Avenue and Patterson Road toppling four utility poles. Police said 28 customers remained out about 3 p.m. after power had been reconnected to most by 10:20 a.m. The incident halted exams briefly at Aston High School before service was restored.
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Aston
Fred Schrader
Philadelphia Electric Co
Delaware
Donald Marconi
Pancoast Avenue
Patterson Road
Graebel van Lines
Marconi
Steven Glozik
Guilford
N.Y
Bruce Williams
Aed
Schrader
Delco Dems Stay Quiet on County Judgeship Appointment
A vacant Delaware County judgeship has Gov. Casey weighing four lawyers from the county. Party chair Dianne Merlino has not made a recommendation, contrasting with 1987 when Edward Lawhorne was backed and later confirmed. The four candidates were named May 25 by William Lincke, who says all are well qualified and would be a credit to the bench.
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Hal Ellis
Harrisburg
Delaware County
Robert P. Casey
Sara Paied
Saver
Dianne Merlino
Merlino
Casey
Edward S. Lawhorne
Frank Lynch
Lawhorne
Senate
Joseph Battle
John A
Middletown
William P
Lincke
Delaware County Trial Court Nomination Commission
Ay Bradley
Springfield
Power failure halts Ridley High classes amid storm damage
An exploded breaker box caused a power outage affecting Ridley High School and two district buildings. Rainwater entering a roof vent disrupted power, delaying classes for 10th and 11th graders. Seniors on final exams remained in rooms while others left. Emergency lights at the football field helped staff respond. Power was restored early. a concert at the community center proceeded.
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Ridley Township
Ridley High School
John S
Cochran
Ridley
FOP
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John M. Roman
Daily Times
Bert Hodge
Delco Dems
David Crockett
Donaghue
Melvin Levy
Crockett
Thomas Levy
Upper
Chichester
Commission
Larry Spedden
Glenolden
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