Global Nonprofit DSNDP volunteers from Chester County participate in Adopt a Highway cleanliness drive
Volunteers work to clean roadsides in New Garden this past weekend.
On June 8th Saturday 2024, Pennsylvania State residents joined hands as dedicated volunteers of the global non-profit organization Dr. Shri. Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan (DSNDP), undertaking a Adopt-A-Highway cleanup drive in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) at 1262 Newark Rd, Toughkenamon,...
Earth Day: County celebrates transformation of Loch Nairn into park
Meeting at the former Loch Nairn Golf Club, which has been preserved and will become a public park, are the representatives who are investing in its environmental transformation. From left to right: Chester County Commissioner Eric Roe; Drew Gilchrist, Regional Advisor for the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; Kate Raman, Project Manager for Natural Lands; David Unger, Chair, New...
New Garden golf course to be preserved as public park
Loch Nairn Golf Club
Natural Lands announced today the preservation of approximately 106 acres in New Garden Township, Chester County. The land, formerly the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, was purchased by the Township for use as a passive-recreation park, which is slated to open to the public in 2024. Conversion of the land from a golf course to a park will help improve water quality, absorb floodwaters,...
Roe announces $200K grant for New Garden park
Rep. Eric Roe (R-158)
Rep. Eric Roe (R-158) announced today that New Garden Township has been awarded $200,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to further develop New Garden Park.
“The funding is to be used to construct parking areas, a driveway, walkways, a pavilion and basketball court; and install state-of-the-art playground equipment, and landscaping,” said Roe. ...
Updated: Police find missing teen
Walter Morales-Lopez
NEW GARDEN — Township police say they’ve found a teen missing and presumed to have run off with an older man, who is now in custody and faces charges in the incident.
Police said that they found Wanda Michell Henriquez-Molina, 15, Thursday morning. She was reported missing by her mother on Oct. 7. At the time of her disappearance, she was believed to have run off with Walter...
Regional police study to end
After four of seven towns discussing joining up drop out, economics no longer add up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Long-standing discussions about forming a regional police force appear to be on hold, as all but three of the municipalities studying a merger of police services have dropped out of the process.
While Kennett Square, Kennett Township and New Garden will continue to explore options...
Two face drug, child endangerment charges
Ronnice Osborne
NEW GARDEN — Two township residents face a range of drug and child endangerment charges, following a search of home last week.
Ronnice Osborne, 38, and Alejo Lourido-Santiago, 62, face charges after township said they found drug paraphernalia: used uncapped syringes, blue wax paper bags with residue commonly used for heroin, small clear plastic bags used for packaging illegal drugs,...
Downingtown man charged in embezzlement
Deseon Eggleston
NEW GARDEN — Township police charged a Downingtown man with embezzling some $18,000 from Modern Mushroom, while serving as the company’s payroll manager.
Police said they began investigating Deseon Eggleston, 33, after Modern Mushroom contacted them with a report of employee theft on Jan. 9.
Police said that issues turned up during an internal fiscal audit which suggested a...
Man charged with sexually assaulting minor
Magdaleno Perez-Miranda
NEW GARDEN — Township police charged an Avondale man with repeatedly sexually assaulting a township minor over the past five years.
Magdaleno Perez-Miranda was taken into custody last week, following an investigation, and charged with five counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, five counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault, 10 counts of Indecent Assault, one count...
New Garden honors Volunteer of The Year
Supervisors recognize Rickerman resident for efforts on township trail projects
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
NEW GARDEN — Without the efforts of numerous township residents who give their time and passion, life in many area municipalities would suffer greatly. The township took time Monday night to honor a resident for their efforts.
Dave Rickerman stood before an applauding room of his...
