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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown East reclaimed the Battle of the Brandywine trophy on Friday night with a 30-7 win over Downingtown West at Kottmeyer Stadium, its first victory in the series since 2023.

The Cougars entered at 5-0 and the Whippets at 5-1, with both ranked in the top eight of the District 1 Class 6A playoff race. The outcome affects both the district picture and the Ches-Mont League standings.

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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — East Caln Township has announced that the Trestle Bridge over Route 322 will be inspected next week, from Monday, Oct. 12, through Friday, Oct. 16. The bridge crosses the highway in East Caln and West Bradford Townships.

Flaggers will be on site to help with traffic control during the work. The township said the inspections are not a cause for alarm, though drivers passing through should expect crews in the area and possible slowdowns.

UPPER UWCHLAN TWP — The County will close County Bridge 134, which carries North Reeds Road over the East Branch Brandywine Creek, beginning Monday, Oct. 12. The emergency repairs are expected to take about three weeks, with a detour in place.

The bridge is well beyond its expected service life and was last repaired in July. Inspections since then found more deterioration, and the county said the aging structure is especially sensitive to vehicles over its posted 3-ton limit.

The work is intended to keep the bridge safe until it is replaced, which is expected to begin in late 2028 or early 2029. The 3-ton limit will stay in effect after the repairs.

GLENMOORE, PA — Chester County Parks + Preservation and the Valley Forge Audubon Society are co-sponsoring a free bird walk at Springton Manor Farm on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 8 to 10 a.m.

Ranger Rita Mounayar and Audubon volunteers will guide participants along the trails around the farm. The program is open to all ages and ability levels, with newcomers to birding especially encouraged to attend.

The group will meet at the Springton Manor lower parking lot. Participants should bring binoculars if they have them, and restrooms are available on site. Registration is open through the county parks system.

Upcoming local events…

Friends of Chester County Library Fall Book Sale (Exton) - Oct 9-11

Downingtown Farmers’ Market (Kerr Park) - Oct 10, 9am-1pm
Save-A-Paw (Kerr Park) - Oct 10, 10am-3pm
Caln Clean-up Crew (Embreeville rd) - Oct 10, 10am-12pm
Friends Community Fair (Downingtown) - Oct 10, 10am-4pm
Gifting with Gratitude Event - All items free (Downingtown) - Oct 10, 1pm-3pm
West Bradford Family Fall Fest (Broad Run Park) - Oct 10, 4pm-7pm

East Brandywine Fire Co Open House - Oct 14, 6:00pm-8:30pm

The Great Pumpkin Carve 2026 (Chadds Ford) - Oct 15-17

Friends of Hibernia Mansion Mystery (Hibernia Park) - Oct 16th, 5pm-7pm | Oct 17th, 3pm-6pm

Origins: The Lenape, William Penn, and the Colonialists (East Brandywine) - Oct 18, 3pm

Upper Uwchlan Trunk or Treat (Pickering Valley ES) - Oct 24, 3pm-5pm
Halloween Race (Shamona Park) - Oct 24, 3:30pm-5:30pm

Trick or Treat on Main Street (Downingtown) - Oct 25, 10am-1pm
Monsters, Masks and Milkweed (Exton) - Oct 25, 1pm-3pm

Caln Halloween Party (Thorndale) - Oct 31, 1pm-3pm
Trick, Treats, and Eats (Wagenseller Park) - Oct 31, 3pm-5pm

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