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In Today’s Issue of Downingtown Local Pulse…
Pedestrian Fatality on South High Street Claims Life of WCU Student
WEST CHESTER, PA — A student at West Chester University died Sunday after being struck by a vehicle late Saturday night near the campus in West Chester, Pennsylvania, according to local police and university officials.
The victim, Garrett Nicholas, a junior from Orefield, Pennsylvania, was hit in the 300 block of South High Street at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday. He was transported by Good Fellowship Ambulance to Paoli Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries later that day.
The university's Vice President for Student Affairs notified the campus community of the student's death in a message sent Sunday, describing the loss as a painful moment for the institution. University leadership expressed condolences to Nicholas's family, friends, and the broader campus community.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is encouraged to contact Sgt. Gerry DiNunzio of the West Chester Police Department at 610-696-2700.
CCIU Claims Two Top Honors at Pennsylvania Business Officials Conference
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Two Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators took home top honors at Pennsylvania's premier school business conference in March. Joseph Lubitsky received PASBO's highest award, the Gary E. Reeser Memorial Award, while transportation manager Wendy Arters earned the David L. Nett Leadership Award. The recognitions highlight the CCIU's ongoing commitment to excellence in school operations and administration.
PennDOT Schedules Overnight Lane Closures on 30 Bypass Through Thursday
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — PennDOT has scheduled overnight lane closures on eastbound U.S. 30 near Coatesville from April 12 through April 16, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. nightly. The closures are tied to a $9.3 million resurfacing project along the Coatesville Downingtown Bypass. Drivers in the area should plan for delays and consider alternate routes.
West Whiteland Police Release Image of Suspect in Exton Retail Theft, Seek Public Tips
EXTON, PA — West Whiteland Township police are seeking help identifying a person of interest in a February shoplifting incident in Exton. Authorities believe the individual may have ties to the Pottstown area and have released a surveillance image. Tips can be directed to Sgt. Matt Nissen at (610) 363-0200, ext. 1922.
Market Snapshot for Downingtown
Price Reduced:
232 PARK DR Downingtown ($300,000)
2752 FYNAMORE LN Downingtown ($375,000)
390 MARY ST Downingtown ($470,000)
121 FOUR LEAF DR Downingtown ($565,000)
608 NANCY JANE LN Downingtown ($800,000)
122 AMERICAN Downingtown ($650,000)
614 YARDLEY LN Downingtown ($715,000)
1003 TRAVIS CT Downingtown ($789,000)
798 SOUTHWIND LN Downingtown ($860,000)
Just Listed:408 CHESTERFIELD DR Downingtown ($435,000)
409 SUNSET DR Downingtown ($580,000)
12 LILA LN Downingtown ($624,900)
25 N TOMPKINS SQ Downingtown ($689,000)
100 TROWBRIDGE LN Downingtown ($730,000)
Active: 3817 HAZELWOOD AVE Downingtown ($375,000)
10 LOCKS FARM LN Downingtown ($575,000)
120 ARDEN WAY Downingtown ($615,000)
19 PONDS END DR Downingtown ($615,000)
1026 HALTER RD Downingtown ($739,900)
923 STABLE WAY Downingtown ($770,000)
266 ARTERS WAY Downingtown ($840,000)
735 APPALOOSA RD Downingtown ($849,900)
34 BUTTERWORTH CT Downingtown ($850,000)
313 S CALDWELL CIR Downingtown ($850,000)
32 DOMINIC DR Downingtown ($899,000)
1464 W STONINGTON Downingtown ($1,199,999)
580 REEDS RD Downingtown ($1,700,000)
Coming Soon:
262 CARLYN CT Downingtown ($250,000)3813 NORWOOD AVE Downingtown ($275,000)22 HILLCREST DR Downingtown ($399,000)
260 MOORE RD Downingtown ($429,900)
4 WILLOW CT Downingtown ($450,000)
1307 PARK VIEW LN Downingtown ($550,000)
80 TUCKER DR Downingtown ($849,900)
See more listings at ChesterCountyRealty.com
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Upcoming local events…
Connection Exchange Networking Event (Downingtown) - April 16, 9am-10am
Save Connor Designer Purse Bingo (Downingtown) - April 20, 5:30pm
Downingtown Farmers’ Market - April 25, 10am-12pm
Shred Event East Caln/Downingtown - May 2, 9am-12pm
Founding Fathers Historic House and Garden Tea Party $ (Caln) - May 9, 1pm-4pm
The Ledbetters and Superunknown- Tributes to Pearl Jam and Christ Cornell $ (Phoenixville) - May 16, 8pm
46th Annual Chester County Antique Car Club Car Show (Downingtown) - May 23, 10am-2pm
Kerr Park Gallery Walk (Downingtown) - May 31, 11am-2pm
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