• Two men suspected of a July 9 robbery at the Dunkin Donuts on Route 202 in Concord Township are in custody. Pennsylvania State Police said Dominique V. Cobb, 21, and a 15-year-old youth, both from Wilmington are incarcerated in Delaware. According to a report, the pair — with the lower part of their faces covered — entered the store about 4:45 a.m., brandished a…
• Scene Around Town photo: A video crew from 6ABC —WPVI Channel 6 — records a segment on animal rescue with members of Rescue Dogs Rock in front of GiggyBites in Olde Ridge Village. The segment is to air 7 a.m. this Saturday, July 19 as part of a segment called Shelter Me, and again at 7 p.m. and midnight on FYI Philly. RDR is…
The KAU Little League 14U squad recorded a two-game sweep of West Bradford to win the District 28 Junior International Tournament. In the 7-4 championship game, Jack Adams and David Mercner each collected three hits and scored five runs between them. Robbie Schofield and Noah Kirkland had two RBIs each. Winning pitcher Owen Dougherty allowed two runs over three innings before KAU closer Zack Kennedy…
Richard N. Wilkinson, 48, of Cochranville, died Friday July 11, at his home. He was the longtime companion of Sharon M Ciatteo with whom he shared a 13-year relationship. Born in Havre de Grace, Md., he was a son of the late James Ira and the late Mary (Spragg) Wilkinson. Richard was a heavy equipment operator and for many years he owned his own landscaping…
Sheri Humphrey Edwards Myers, 62, previously of Unionville, died peacefully Sunday July 13, after her battle with cancer. She leaves behind her loving husband, Bob Myers of Avondale. Sheri entered the world in Lansdowne, the first born of late William (Bill) and Sonia Humphrey. Sheri spent her early years in Linville, before relocating to Bethel, with her family. Sheri attended Francis Harvey Green Elementary School…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and likely to affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of July 14 through July 18. PennDOT recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction areas. The roundabout project continues on Wawaset Road in Pocopson Township, which will be closed…
Elizabeth “Betty” J. Cloud, 77, died July 11, with her family by her side at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia after a brief illness. She was born April 17, 1937 in Wilmington to the late Kennard and Erma Rigler Sweede of Chadds Ford. She was the granddaughter of Joseph and Katie Rigler; and the niece of Earl and Margaret Rigler. Betty attended junior high at…
Whether you’re visiting the Hildacy Farm Preserve in Media or the Ches-Len Preserve in Newlin Township, Natural Lands Trust, the Delaware County-based land conservancy, wants to enhance the experience electronically. The trust announced the launch of a free mobile app, ExploreNLT, that includes features on its more than 40 regional preserves, such as interactive trail maps, activities, events listings, and easy sharing of photos to…
James “Jim” Hoffman died July 11. He was 86. Jim was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Jeanette D. Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman was born in 1928 in Lebanon, Pa. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He began his career in banking at the First National Bank of Lebanon. Eventually his career would lead him to Kennett Square where…
Lorraine C. Fiore Alonzo, 97, of Kennett Square, died Thursday July 10, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. She was the wife of the late Leonard Fiore who died in 1964 and with whom she shared 24 years of marriage and the late Peter Alonzo who died in 1989 and with whom she shared 16 years or marriage. Born in Kennett Square, she was a…
Michael L. Levine, 70, of Oxford, died Friday, June 27, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania following a sudden illness. He is survived by his daughter, Gabriel Levine Smith; son-in-law, Andy Smith; grandson, Keegan; and several close friends he considered family. Son of Philip and Clara Levine, he and his sister Joyce were raised in Cherry Hill, N.J. Michael attended Utah State University, graduating…