Grey Guy is hoping to find his way to your heart this summer. Grey Guy is an adult neutered male domestic shorthair. He was found as a stray and as soon as this big fellow arrived to the Chester County SPCA, he became an instant favorite with the staff. Grey Guy is a very friendly boy with a fun-loving personality. He is quite the attention…
• The cause of a Chadds Ford Township Fire remains unknown. Chadds Ford Fire Marshal Mike Daly said "Due to the amount of destruction finding and origin and cause will be impossible." He added that the case would remain open, but the cause is listed as undetermined. • No injuries were reported, but one driver was cited in a two-vehicle accident on Route 1 at…
Mary E. Beck, 105, of Chadds Ford, died Tuesday, Aug. 19, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Joseph E. Beck, who passed away in 1941, and with whom she shared 5 years of marriage. Born in Chadds Ford, she was the daughter of the late John Francis and Mary Anna Golden McGinley. She was a 1927 graduate of Media high School.…
These days, almost every business checks Facebook as part of their applicant screening process. And it turns out many employers are misreading the information they glean from this social media giant. A new study from North Carolina State University shows that many organizations may have a fundamental misunderstanding of online behavior and, as a result, may be eliminating desirable job candidates. Finding: Employers may be…
Flu season is just around the corner and with it comes a flood of sick days from co-workers and employees. If you’re a small business, even just a few employees going out sick can present significant challenges. This year, schedule a flu shot clinic to ensure your team stays protected and your doors stay open. It’s understandable if you or your employees are a little…
The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art is opposing the currently proposed development of 230 acres of Woodlawn Trustees property in Concord Township. Brandywine Conservancy Director Sherri Evans-Stanton made the comments while addressing the Concord Township Planning Commission on Aug. 18. Even though the plan — referred to as Vineyard Commons — asks for no zoning changes, Evans-Stanton and others contend the plan can’t be…
The check is in the mail for more than 3,000 victims of a scam involving Money Gram that has angered area authorities. The Post Office announced that it is delivering 3,440 checks totaling more than $14 million to victims across the county – a second wave of restitution checks that range from several hundred dollars to more than $249,000. In December 2013, postal inspectors coordinated…
A Delaware County Court judge ruled against a Concord Township citizens’ group petition for a question to be placed on the November ballot. Judge James Proud ruled against the petitioners, but gave no reason for the denial. The petition — signed by almost twice as many people as needed — proposed that citizens be asked in November whether they want Concord Township to be reclassified…
John Henry Herr, 92, of Avondale, died Sunday, Aug. 17, at Manor Care in Wilmington. He was the husband of Mildred Wilson Herr, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Doe Run, Pa., he was the son of the late Noah S. and Zelva Carlin Herr. John was an electrician at Lukens Steel Co, in Coatesville, retiring in 1982, after 42 years…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Aug. 18 through Aug. 25. PennDOT recommends that motorists allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Rumble strip installations will occur on Route 52 in Kennett Township and West Chester Borough…
Chester County authorities are hoping that someone can identify the robbery suspect who held up a Kennett Square bank this morning. District Attorney Tom Hogan said the robbery took place at the Santander Bank, 313 W. Cypress St., in the borough. He said a 5-foot-6 male with medium build entered the bank at approximately 8:50 a.m., announced a hold-up, and gave the teller the impression…