Demarbis “DC” N. Clark of Kennett Square

Demarbis “DC” N. Clark, 50, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, June 26, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital in West Grove. He was the husband of Cindi F. Clark with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was a son of Gloria (Bell) Clark of Wilmington and the late Henry Lee Clark. DC graduated from Johnson and Wales Culinary School where his…

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Edward A. Agnew of Chadds Ford

Edward A. Agnew, 63, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully at home on June 25. Born and raised in Hatboro, he lived the past 13 years in Chadds Ford, , previously living in Wilmington. Mr. Agnew served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was then employed as a desktop publisher at the Dupont Co. in Wilmington. Edward was a member of Church of the…

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Sunset Plein Air brings life to Barn Shoppes

For the first time in a long time there was life after business hours in the Barn Shoppes in Chadds Ford Township. Several businesses stayed open late while others provided food and beverage during a June 21 Sunset Plein Air event at the Chadds Ford Gallery. Plein Air is painting outdoors where sounds, smells and activity influence the product. There’s no sketching or photographing an…

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Grad student digs for battlefield truth in Thornbury and Chadds Ford

A graduate student at Temple University has been digging for evidence that could show the Battle of Brandywine was fought over a larger area than previously believed. Some of the research could also show where John Chads had his Chadds Ford ferry. Kevin Michael Donaghy, a doctoral student in archeology, has been sifting through the soil at the Spackman Farm in Thornbury Township, Chester County,…

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Living History: Long forgotten canal town comes back to life

The Philadelphia area played an important part in the Industrial Revolution. Pennsylvania was the only one of the original 13 colonies that had the critical resources — coal, iron ore, lumber and petroleum — in abundance. During the early years of our industrial development, canals were important as a means of moving raw materials and finished goods to areas of commerce. Because heavy loads could…

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Adopt-a-Pet: Billie

Billy is a playful and affectionate young adult cat that has been at CCSPCA far too long for being such a sweetie. He came to the shelter in early March as a lost kitty. Billy gets along with other cats and doesn’t seem to mind dogs, either. He’s perfect for a home with kids who are looking for a feline playmate. If you are able…

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Police log June 27: Armed robbery; fleeing suspects caught

• State police are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at the Clark’s store in Concord Township. A police report said the man selected three pairs of shoes and then displayed a pistol when the clerk was ringing up the sale. The suspect demanded money and threatened to shoot the clerk, police said. He then fled with the shoes, a small amount of…

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Around Town June 27

• The Delaware Museum of Natural History is inviting visitors to explore the museum after dark with a family movie night on Saturday, June 29, at 6 and 8 p.m. This special night at the movies will feature the museum's newest special exhibit, Water's Extreme Journey, all of the Museum's popular permanent exhibits, and the 2006 20th Century Fox film "Night at the Museum," starring…

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Free Your Space: Beach toys and other seasonal stuff

My family and I just returned from vacation. We had packed well yet there were still some items that we found ourselves wanting. For instance, although we brought several bottles of sun lotion, we decided that a higher SPF was required than we had originally planned. Also, we didn’t realize that the mosquitoes at our destination would be quite so voracious. Conveniently, our host resort…

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