Erma S. Singer, 79, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, July 9, at Garden Spot Village in New Holland. She was the wife of P. Jay Singer, with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. Born Aug. 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Granville and Belloneida Benjamin Stephens. Erma was a 1953 graduate of Kennett High School and was employed for many years…
United Way of Chester County (UWCC) wrapped up a two-week summer preschool book drive with nearly 420 donated books, valued at over $2,300, according to a United Way press release. Local residents donated new and gently used books for young children, filling up collection bins at several locations, including three branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Exton Square Mall, St. James’ Episcopal Church, Second…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of July 12 through July 19. The department recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Route 1 in both directions in New Garden and Kennett townships will require lane closures between Newark Road…
*** Story updated 3:25 p.m., July 10*** Garnet Ford Service Manager Ira Burgis said this morning that he hopes the dealership will be back up to 100 percent operations by Monday. A fire Thursday night severely damaged the main shop and left most of the dealership running on half power. Two other shops are operational, he said, but even the sales side of the business is…