Mary E. Owens Roark of West Grove

Mary E. Owens Roark, 93, of West Grove, died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 2, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Ferry Roark, who died in 1974, and with whom she shared seven years of marriage. Her first husband, John Owens, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage, died in 1966. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the…

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Roadwork for Feb. 4 to Feb. 10

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 Feb. 4 through Feb. 10. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Soil boring will cause lane closures on Route 1 between Brinton Lake Road and State Farm Drive in Concord…

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Kenneth C. Conrad of Chadds Ford

Kenneth C. Conrad, 81, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, at his home. He was the husband of Beverly A. Conrad, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Folsom, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Sr. and M. Elizabeth Conrad. He worked as an engineer with Westinghouse Electric. In addition to his wife, Ken is survived by his…

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DCCC and Academy of Fine Arts to offer seamless transfer

Delaware County Community College and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts have signed an articulation agreement that will enable qualified students to transfer seamlessly from the community college into the four-year art school located in Center City Philadelphia. Students who maintain at least a “C” average in each course and who graduate from Delaware County Community College’s Studio Arts program with an associate in…

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