• The annual Kennett Square Holiday Light parade is this Saturday, Nov. 30 beginning at 7 p.m. The parade route is north on Broad Street from Cypress Street to State Street, then west on State to Mill Road. At the end of the parade, Santa will light the borough Christmas Tree. Parking restrictions along the parade route begin at 5 p.m. with road closures beginning…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police are investigating a burglary at Harvest Seasonal Grill in Glen Eagle Square on Nov. 23. A report said the manager phoned police after finding the back door and window had been broken. The cash register from the bar area was ransacked and ripped off the bar area, then thrown out through the broken window. The office of the…
Diane Marie Wood, 69, formerly of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 21, surrounded by family at the Atlanicare Regional Medical Center. Diane fought a long medical battle since the age of 17, overcoming all odds and living a fulfilling life until her passing. Diane was the daughter of the late Olivio Avello and the late Mary DiPlacido Avello. A 1973 graduate of Kennett…
Dave Kelleher of David Auto on Route 202 in Chadds Ford has billed himself in TV commercials this way: “I’ve always been your dealer; you just didn’t know it.” What some people may already know is that Kelleher is community-oriented and a charitable man. Years ago, when the Chadds Ford Historical Society and the Brandywine Battlefield Park held events on the same weekend — Chadds…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Nugget Are you the loving soul who will open your heart and home to Nugget? He is an all-orange, 7-year-old tabby with the classic tabby swirls and just the nicest boy! He loves being petted and scratched and is very interested in everything that is going on around him.…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov. 25 to Nov. 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • The installation of traffic and pedestrian improvements will continue having altered traffic patterns on Evergreen Drive between Baltimore Pike and…
Chester County commissioners this week voted to extend the county-wide open burning ban for an additional 30 days. “A small amount of rainfall will not alleviate fire danger across the county,” a press release said. The extension to the burn ban comes at the recommendation of the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, and the District Forester, on behalf of the state Department of Conservation…
• The annual Unionville Art Gala at Unionville High School is this weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22 and 23. Visitors to the show and sale will enjoy live music and light refreshments and will have the opportunity to purchase art offered by more than 50 local professional artists, including works by Unionville Art Gala featured artist Carol Apicella. Thirty percent of proceeds from art…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • A 52-year-old man from Glen Mills had his computer hacked which resulted in the victim losing 61,196 Realio coins (RIO) from his Realio wallet. The value is estimated at $53,940, police said. • State police said they arrested a 61-year-old woman for spraying water in the face of a 71-year-old neighbor. The incident happened on Sept. 12 in the…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Addie Pretty gal Addie is looking for her forever family. Could that be with you? Come on over today to meet Addie. Addie is a 2-year-old adult dog who is also dog-friendly. She can't wait to meet the whole gang. You can name your adoption fee for Addie through…
Eleanor “Duckie” Manfredi, 94, of Avondale, died peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by her family and life-long friend Patsy Vanderkraats. Duckie was the daughter of the late Alfred and Rose (Schuibbeo) DeFelice. She was born and raised in Toughkenamon and graduated from Kennett High School in 1948. She then attended the Modernella School in Philadelphia and received her Beauty Culture Diploma in…