Earl D. Shaffer III of Chadds Ford passed away suddenly on Monday, Aug. 24. Born in Upper Darby in 1961, he was predeceased by his parents, Earl D. Shaffer, Jr. and Lois K. Shaffer Zduniak. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer M. Shaffer, with whom he celebrated 30 wonderful years of marriage earlier this year. Following graduation from Haverford High School, Earl went on…
Updated at 5:30 p.m. A Coatesville man who reportedly jumped over a White House fence in March attacked a deputy sheriff at the Chester County Justice Center on Tuesday, Aug. 25, and was fatally shot by another deputy, said Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. Hogan said about 11 a.m. Curtis Smith, 34, pulled a knife on a deputy sheriff working at the security checkpoint…
I spend a lot of my time learning about the needs of the Commonwealth’s emergency responders, veterans and their families. By always remaining informed, I can best represent these groups as the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee majority chairman. Maintaining a close working relationship allows me to serve both groups of individuals when I complete the many tasks of a state representative. Connecting with…
Darlington Arts Center is excited to welcome back award-winning pianist Jennifer Campbell as a teaching artist this fall. The accomplished Glen Mills resident began her journey of creative exploration at Darlington at just 8 years old in a drama class and went on to study violin, art, and piano, a Darlington press release said. She is joining a team of over 50 teaching artists in…
Catherine Carey Ruoss, 85, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Aug. 23, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. She was the wife of the late Vernon C. Ruoss who died in 1988 and with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and the late Rebecca (Gibson) Carey. Catherine was a longtime member of…