Only time will tell if there will be smooth sailing for Smoothie King’s ride into Concord Township. And there’s still no building into which the business can go. Smoothie King is a franchised healthy meal replacement business offering fruit and vegetable smoothies, according to Brad Liermann, of Smooth Operator, the franchisee hoping to set up in Concord. He ...
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Photo of the Week: Radley Run
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on April 29th, 2015
Sometimes a golf course can look appealing even to those who don't golf.
Adopt-a-Pet: Sophie
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
My name is Sophie and I am a 6-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair who was surrendered to the shelter on Feb. 27. My most unique feature is my beautiful dilute tortie coat. I am on the shy side and with some encouragement, I totally enjoy being petted and loved. Due to my shyness I would prefer a more quiet home where I would be more comfortable.
Police Log April 30: Missing person, drug possession, DUI, accidents
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
• Police are investigating a report of a missing person. Police said Erica Marie Smith, 26, of Kennett Square, was reported missing at 11:19 p.m. on April 22. • An 81-year-old from West Grove woman was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance on April 11. Police said Catherine Prescott was stopped after she ran a red light on Route 1 at ...
Around Town April 30
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
• The Concord Township Government Study Commission will hold a public hearing on May 13 to take comment on whether the commission should recommend maintaining Concord as Township of the Second Class; institute a referendum as to whether the township should operate under one of the optional plan forms of government available under the Pennsylvania Home Rule Charter ...
Academic recognition
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
• Jack Highfill and Alex Schwendeman, both from Chadds Ford, were recognized at Millersville University’s 57th annual Undergraduate Honors and Awards Convocation on Saturday, April 25. Highfill was awarded the Donald Ferguson '70 Scholarship while Schwendeman was awarded the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar-Athlete Award. • Matthew Micklin of Chadds ...
Op/Ed: Recognizing Loyalty Day
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
It was a great honor for me to serve in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Because of that experience, I understand the sacrifice and reward that comes with taking the ultimate risk to safeguard our communities and our country. The experience also gave me a deep pride in my country, and each year, I look forward to Loyalty Day. This year, House Resolution ...
West Chester man charged in father’s death
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
Updated at 3:30 p.m. with defense attorney's comments “No way for any person to die” is how Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan described the manner in which a 92-year-old veteran met his end. On Wednesday, April 29, Hogan and West Whiteland Police Chief Joseph M. Catov Jr. announced the arrest of Edward J. O’Brien III, 61, of West Chester, in connection with ...
Martha R. Wilson of West Grove
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on April 29th, 2015
Martha R. Wilson, 92, of West Grove, died Friday, April 24, at her residence. She was the wife of Robert T. Wilson Sr., who died in 2005, and with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Roy S. and Ruth Jackson Mayo. She was a homemaker, but most importantly, she was a mother. Mrs. Wilson was an avid reader and she ...
