Officials identified a man who died after going paddleboarding in a Chester County reservoir on the 4th of July as severe storms slammed the region. On Saturday, July 4th, three people — including Sean O’Connor — went paddleboarding at Marsh Creek State Park in Upper Uwchlan Township, Pennsylvania. Around the same time, storms bringing heavy rain and wind swept through the area and the paddleboarders were trapped in the water. Officials responded to the scene
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Finger Lakes Visitors Connection has selected Tracey Dello Stritto as its next president and chief executive officer. The official tourism promotion agency for Ontario County announced Dello Stritto will assume the role on Aug. 3, succeeding Alicia M. Richie, who is leaving to become executive director of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley tourism organization in Pennsylvania. […]
A beloved public space in Coatesville, Pa., reopened Tuesday following the completion of a $4 million restoration project. On Tuesday morning, city officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the reopening of Ash Park, which was transformed into a “modern destination for recreation, play and community gatherings.” “This $4 million+ restoration project was a joint visionary collaboration of state, federal, and local grantmaking partners. We are also
Emergency crews are searching for a missing paddleboarder Saturday night at Marsh Creek State Park in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County.
After another dangerously hot and humid day, storms disrupted 4th of July events and caused damage throughout the Philly region. In Chester County, police confirmed there was a water rescue in the reservoir at Marsh Creek State Park, and there were other roads closed due to downed trees and wires. NBC10’s David Charns was on the scene for the water rescue just after 10 p.m. to find that the operation was ongoing. Firefighters later said that two were rescued from the w
After another dangerously hot and humid day, storms were disrupting 4th of July events and causing damage throughout the Philly region. Pouring rain and thunder and lightning were hitting the region. In Chester County, police confirmed there was a water rescue in the reservoir at Marsh Creek State Park, and there were other roads closed due to downed trees and wires. NBC10’s David Charns was on the scene for the water rescue just after 10 p.m. to find that the oper
One person is missing and two were saved after a water rescue at Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County on Saturday night, firefighters told NBC10’s David Charns. Initially, crews said that a water rescue was occurring in the park just before 10 p.m., but provided an update at 10:45 p.m. that said that one person remained missing. The water rescue operation remains ongoing, officials said. Officials said they believe people were swimming in the water when severe s
After another dangerously hot and humid day, storms were disrupting 4th of July events and causing throughout the Philly region. Pouring rain and thunder and lightning were hitting the region. In Chester County, police confirmed there was a water rescue at Marsh Creek State Park, and there were other roads closed due to downed trees and wires. NBC10’s David Charns was on the scene for the water rescue just after 10 p.m. to find that the operation was ongoing. But d
A milk tanker overturned early Saturday on Route 202 in Chester County. According to Chester County Emergency Services, the crash happened just before 4 a.m. on July 4 in the southbound lanes of Route 202 at Cedar Hollow Road in Tredyffrin Township. Officials said the driver of the milk tanker was injured and taken to the hospital. His condition is unclear. As of 6 a.m., the lanes remained closed. Drivers were advised to avoid the area while crews continued cleanup operati
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