Born in Wilmington, lived in Claymont and with a studio in Chadds Ford, artist Paul Scarborough, 69, died Monday, Feb. 3 after his unsuccessful battle with melanoma. While his friends are many, his life was too short. The gentle giant gave more than he took. His paintings reflected his thoughts, people, places andfthings he knew and loved, while the elusive, but always there, little red…
Margaret Ament DiCristofaro, 86, of West Grove, died Thursday, Feb. 6, at her home. She was the wife of the late John L. DiCristofaro who died in 2009 and with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born Sept. 21, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Leon K. and Ethel Moore Ament. She graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1945 and Pennsylvania…
Popular Chadds Ford artist Paul Scarborough died in the early hours of Monday, Feb. 3. He was 69. He is survived by his long-time friend and companion Barbara Moore, director of the Chadds Ford Gallery, her children and grandchildren to whom he will always be “Grampa Skip.” Born in Claymont, he became well known for landscapes with his signature element, a cardinal. At each of…
An application for a private gun range on Smithbridge Road was withdrawn after the applicant heard the only person to testify against his plan. “That was an incredible presentation,” said Brad Bernstein. “If my wife heard that she’d slap me upside the head.” He then withdrew his request. Bernstein was responding to testimony from Cecil Morgan, of Foothill Path, who cited multiple reasons that the…
Concord Township supervisors postponed for two weeks a decision on the next two buildings planned for the Maris Grove retirement community. Erickson Living Management wants to begin work on Neighborhood 3 with the first two of four new buildings that will complete the original plan of three neighborhoods of 500 housings units each. The Planning Commission recommended approval and the board was set to vote…
While Birmingham Township took in more revenue than anticipated and spent less than was budgeted, the winter weather is taxing the snowplowing budget. Township Manager Quina Nelling told supervisors on Feb. 3 that plowing in December and January has cost more than $100,000. The township only budgets $100,000 for a full year. Supervisor Bill Kirkpatrick jokingly commented that would mean no more snow this year.…
• It’s "Romance and Rumor" at the Brandywine River Museum from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. Come and see if those rumors are true. Wander through the galleries and hear tall tales and true stories behind selected works in the museum collection. Cash bar and small plates available for purchase. Enjoy music by The Midnighters, an acoustic duo who will perform throughout the evening. Tickets are…
• State police from Troop K, Media barracks, cited a 38-year-old woman from West Chester for following too closely after an accident on Hillman Drive near Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township. A police report said Christine Mackrell rear-ended another vehicle that was stopped at the intersection shortly before 5 p.m. on Jan. 31. No injuries were reported. • Jessica Murphy, 26, of Glen Mills,…
Frugality and foresight keep Concord thriving Concord Township Supervisors Dominic Pileggi and Dominic Cappelli told members of the Chadds Ford Business Association that sound decisions have made the township a place where people want to live and do business. The pair addressed the CFBA during the association’s monthly luncheon. Taxes have not risen in the township in four years and the population has been growing…
This handsome guy came to the shelter as a stray. We named him Fargo and he's approximately 2-4 years of age. Fargo is a very sociable guy and currently in a foster home where he is living with two dogs. He is litter box trained and loves to sit at the window to look outside. His foster mom says he's the best cat ever. If…
It's been a pretty cold winter. Even running water can't prevent ice buildup.