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⛓️‍💥 Offices to Close Monday for MLK Day | ⛽️ Sheetz Public Hearing Set | ❄️ Winter 5K Series Continues | 🚨 Police Seek Help Identifying Suspects

Downingtown Local Pulse Jan 19th, 2025

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From the publisher:

Hope everyone stayed safe over the weekend as we experienced some unpredicted snow storms! From the Downingtown Local Pulse, we extend a huge thank you to the many township workers busy all weekend clearing and salting roads in order to keep the streets clear and safe! As they continue to clear the streets for our shortened work week, please stay in gratitude as we remember Martin Luther King Jr., and participate in a day of service (for those who are able).

Sean Deminski
Publisher, Downingtown Local Pulse

Downingtown Borough Offices to Close Monday for MLK Day

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Borough offices will close Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The federal holiday observance will affect all municipal administrative services, requiring residents to wait until Tuesday for normal operations to resume. The annual holiday, celebrated on the third Monday of January, honors Dr. King's civil rights legacy and contributions to American society.

Public Hearing Set for Proposed Sheetz in Caln

By Aaron F. Stone - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

CALN TWP — Caln Township will hold a public hearing January 29 on Sheetz Inc.'s proposal to replace a former Rite Aid with a convenience store and gas station on East Lincoln Highway. The plan calls for a 6,139-square-foot store with drive-through service, six fuel pumps, and 43 parking spaces. Sheetz seeks conditional use approval and design exceptions for the canopy and building facade. The 6:30 p.m. hearing at the township municipal building will allow public comment on the development. More info on Caln’s website.

Winter 5K Series Continues Sunday at Downingtown West

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County 5K Winter Series continues Sunday, January 25, at Downingtown West High School with the third of five races. The 9 a.m. event features a flat course designed for fast times, professional timing, and awards for top age-graded finishers. A free kids' dash precedes the main race at 8:45 a.m. The series offers multi-race discounts and awards free shoes to overall champions. All proceeds support the school's cross country and track programs. Remaining races are scheduled for February 8 and March 8. More info online 

West Whiteland Police Seek Help Identifying Exton Theft Suspects in Two Separate Incidents

EXTON, PA — First, West Whiteland police are investigating a theft that occurred January 4 at Sierra in Exton and are seeking public help to identify a suspect. The incident took place at the discount retailer on East Swedesford Road. Officer M. Beyer is handling the case and has asked anyone with information to contact the department. Tips can be submitted via email at [email protected] or by calling 610-363-0200, extension 1022. The investigation remains active.

Exton, PA — West Whiteland police are also investigating an alleged robbery at Target in Exton on January 17 and seeking help identifying individuals connected to the incident. The case involves the store at 201 Sunrise Boulevard. Officer Matt Gorham is handling the investigation and has asked anyone with information to contact the department. Tips can be submitted via email at [email protected] or by calling 610-363-0200, extension 1031. The investigation remains ongoing.


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