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INCINERATOR: Opposition has grown
The number of people either opposed to the proposed waste-to-energy incinerator or concerned and wanting more information is growing.
Incinerator Update: Rezoning gets final unanimous approval
Despite a packed house filled mostly with people against or concerned about a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator coming here, Chester County Council on Monday night voted to give final approval to a zoning change for Covanta Energy.
Waste-to-energy facility never took off in York County
Two years ago, York County considered a waste-to-energy incinerator like one planned in Chester County.
Chester County Christmas: Richburg, Fort Lawn to line streets Saturday for parades
Chester County's weekend of Christmas parades has become just a day of parades this year, with two on tap for Saturday.
Church happenings: December 5, 2009
York-Chester District Choir: Rehearsal, 6:45 p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion AME Zion Church in Hickory Grove.
Richburg: Chester County withheld details
Leaders in this small Chester County town have passed a resolution opposing a planned waste-to-energy incinerator nearby, saying county officials didn't inform the town adequately about the proposal and intentionally kept information from residents.
INCINERATOR: Richburg resolution against Covanta
ENERGY INCINERATOR. WHEREAS, the County of Chester has entered into negotiations with Covanta Energy for the location of a Waste-to-Energy Incinerator in Chester County near the Town of Richburg, and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Richburg believes that the said Town officials and citizens of the Town of Richburg were not adequately informed ...
INCINERATOR: Richburg Town Council passes resolution against Covanta
Citing a lack of public information from couny officials, Richburg Town Council on Wednesday night passed a resolution against a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator.
Covanta's plans to build a waste-to-energy incinerator between Richburg and Fort Lawn should be put on hold until health, traffic and rail congestion concerns are fully addressed.
Troubled road project moving forward
Chester County will apply for the next phase of a grant to perhaps build a bridge over a frequently flooding road in eastern Chester County.
INCINERATOR: Branham defends incinerator
The waste-to-energy incinerator proposed for eastern Chester County has been checked out fully, according to County Councilman Joe Branham.
INCINERATOR: Opponents get help to organize
As Chester County moves forward with approvals necessary to allow a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator to locate in Chester County, citizen opposition to the plan is beginning to take shape.
County to meet Friday on incinerator
Chester County Council will have a special called meeting at 10 a.m. Friday to give a zoning change the second of three required readings.
INCINERATOR: Blue Ridge League says opponents can stop incinerator
As Chester County moves forward with approvals necessary to allow a proposed waste-to-energy incinerator to locate in Chester County, citizen opposition to the plan is beginning to take shape.
INCINERATOR: Another prospect added to Friday agenda
Chester County Council will discuss another economic development project at a special called meeting Friday, according to a revised agenda sent out Wednesday.
CANCER in Chester County: Prostate cancer hitting Fort Lawn area
Zoning boards approve change for incinerator
In joint meetings last night, a proposed incinerator that might create 50 jobs and possibly another 50 spinoff jobs and create an investment from $350 to $500 million was given initial green lights from the Chester County Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals.
Incinerator won't burn hazardous material
A proposed incinerator that might create 50 jobs and possibly another 50 spinoff jobs will not burn any hazardous waste, according to a county official who has seen the company in operation.
Library extends director search
The Library Board of Directors appointed Taylor as interim director following library director Ann Ramsey's retirement in the summer.
First-grade students take field trip to local farm
Belton White / The Item First-grade Kingsbury Elementary School students feed a cow at Richburg Farms in Manning on Thursday while on a field trip.
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