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🚨 High-Speed Chase Across Delaware Ends in Arrest of West Chester Man

🧶 Joann Fabrics to Close Downingtown Location

🧂 Caln Township Tackles Road Salt Pollution

🧭 CEOs to Speak at Chester County Event

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High-Speed Chase Across Delaware Ends in Arrest of West Chester Man

WILMINGTON, DE — A high-speed chase across Delaware ended in the arrest of a West Chester man on Friday after he fled from police for more than 45 miles. The pursuit began when officers attempted to pull him over for driving with a bare rim. As state troopers joined the chase, debris from his vehicle damaged patrol cars, and two separate spike strip attempts failed as he swerved dangerously close to officers. The pursuit ended near Frederica when he crashed into a utility pole and attempted to flee on foot. Authorities say he resisted arrest and showed signs of impairment. He now faces multiple charges, including DUI, reckless endangerment, and assault, and is being held on a $50,877 cash bond.

Joann Fabrics to Close Hundreds of Stores, Including Downingtown Location

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Joann Fabrics is closing more than 500 stores nationwide, including several in Pennsylvania, as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. The Downingtown location is among those set to shut down, reflecting the company’s struggle with declining sales and shifting consumer habits.

Testing Water, Tracking Salt: Caln Township Tackles Road Salt Pollution

CALN TWP — As concerns grow over the environmental impact of road salt, Caln Township is exploring solutions to keep roads safe while minimizing harm to local waterways. Tests conducted in Valley Run, with support from Stroud Water Research Center, confirmed salt contamination, contributing to a larger regional study.

Residents can take action by ordering free freshwater test kits and participating in Winter Salt Week, a multistate effort to track salt pollution and advocate for responsible road salt use. Community leaders are also working with businesses and government agencies to address improper salt storage, a major source of contamination.

Wawa, Vanguard, CHOP, and CTDI CEOs to Speak at Chester County Event

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County is set to host a high-profile discussion on the region’s economic future, featuring CEOs from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, CTDI, Vanguard, and Wawa. Taking place on March 14 at West Chester University, the event—Executive Insights: A Panel of Visionary CEOs—will explore key issues such as workforce development, sustainability, and corporate responsibility.

The panel will be moderated by 6ABC’s Tamala Edwards and is expected to draw over 400 attendees, including business leaders, educators, and policymakers. Organized by Chester County’s leading business and economic organizations, the discussion aims to provide strategic insights into fostering innovation and strengthening the local economy.

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