Roy E. Campbell, 69, of Unionville, died Thursday, Aug. 6, in the comfort of his home. He was a dedicated, loving husband to Susan Wilson Campbell during their 46 years of marriage. He grew up in Havertown, and was the son of the late Maurice and Dorothy Campbell. Roy was predeceased by his brother, Robert “Bob” Campbell. Roy worked in construction for 48 years most recently as a contractor and retired…
Lizzy Sanford is living the dream of a small town girl trying to make it in the big city. If that’s sounds like a Hollywood cliché, it should. Sanford, who grew up on Brinton’s Bridge Road in Pennsbury Township, is now in the Hollywood area making a name for herself in the film industry. The 27-year-old is a freelance producer, director, and writer whose latest…
Updated at 3:30 p.m. to add information from the U.S. Rowing Association In an exciting, hard-fought race at the 2015 World Rowing Junior Championships on Saturday, Aug. 8, the eight-member men’s U.S. team, which included 2015 Unionville grad Justin Best, earned a silver medal. Initially resembling a replay of an earlier race, the U.S. led all six teams for about three-quarters of the race in…
Gency A. Phipps, 89, of Oxford, died Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Pocopson Home. She was the wife of Willie C. Phipps who died in 1980, and with whom she shared 41 years of marriage. Born in Independence, Va., she was the daughter of the late Crockett Phipps Sr., and Edna Valentine Phipps.. Mrs. Phipps was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, playing Bingo and being…
If you were going to issue a land-preservation grade for two townships – Kennett and East Bradford, both of which possess a similar size and population and impose the same 0.25 percent open-space tax – East Bradford would earn an “A” and Kennett would flunk. But the Kennett Township supervisors said they are eager to reverse that failing grade, an effort that occupied the bulk…
Two rising musicians will be featured in the performance of Opera Without Words at Longwood Gardens. Even without words, this is music you will recognize and fall in love with! Both musicians are winners of the Kennett Symphony’s young artist competitions. Flutist, Nicole Ozdowski will perform Carmen Fantasy by Borne/Bizet. Bass-Baritone, Rocky Sellers will perform La Vendetta from The Marriage of Figaro, Le Veau D’or…