It’s been five months since Keith Klaver resigned from the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors for health reasons. On Wednesday, township, state and county officials hailed the former supervisor during a brief ceremony during the regular monthly supervisors’ meeting. On hand to offer kind words and good wishes were state Rep. Stephen Barrar, Delaware County Councilwoman Colleen Morrone and Bethel Township’s Vice Chairman Ed…
Concord Township residents vented frustration over the Vineyard Commons decision during what was, at times, a loud exchange with supervisors Tuesday night. There were raised voices, applause, jeers and vigorous gavel banging. At one point, resident Vineet Gupta called the supervisors “despicable.” Gupta’s comments came after supervisors said they could not rule out using eminent domain to acquire property for required road improvements involved in…
The Longwood Fire Company honored volunteer firefighters for multiple years of service during the company’s annual banquet last month. “Volunteers are the backbone of the fire company,” said Chief A. J. McCarthy. “They work hard and give up many hours to make our community safe. They deserved to be recognized for their service.” Longwood Fire Company President Brad Bowman was awarded a service plaque for…
While there's only ruins remaining of Mother Archie's Church at Ring and Bullock Roads in Chadds Ford, nature shows her strength and resiliency with tall trees and and blue skies.
Ruler is a 2-year-old terrier/pit bull mix that arrived at the Chester County SPCA on April 9. Are you ready to have some fun? Then I am the guy for you. I love to play games, whether it be fetch, or with a jolly ball or just walk with you. My friends really like that I don’t pull at all on my leash. I’m a…
Rodney C. Schuibbeo, 75, of West Grove,died Friday, May 1, at Neighborhood Hospice in West Chester. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Ralph and Dorothy Sharp Schuibbeo. He was a self employed painter and owned Beautiful Walls by Schuibbeo in West Grove. He retired in 2003. Rodney was a member of the Sportsman’s clubs in Oxford and Atglen. He enjoyed…
Joseph Matthew Gaffney, 66, of West Grove, died Monday, May 4, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Rosemary Ciacci Gaffney with whom he shared 43 years of marriage. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a son of the late Matthew and the late Helen Marie (Gavin) Gaffney. Joe served our country in the Vietnam War in the Army. He was…
• Students blow off some steam with Silly String after being strung out over classes during the annual C.F. Patton Carnival on May 1. (Top photo) This year’s Carnival Chairman Luci McClure called the carnival a great event for the entire school district and the community at large. The carnival is also a fund-raiser for Patton Middle School. “All the money raised goes right back…
• State police from Troop K, Media barracks, are investigating a report of a stolen car. The report said the owner told police the vehicle, parked on Robins Way in Concord Township, was unlocked and the key was in the center console. The vehicle was discovered missing when the victim woke up on the morning of April 20. Police said the suspect is a 20-year-old…
A massage therapist who formerly worked at Massage Envy in West Goshen Township is accused of sexually assaulting a client, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, May 6, in a press release. Police said James R. Deiter, 63, of Holtwood, faces charges that include aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault. He was terminated from his position at the Massage Envy in the…
“Your children are not your children: They are the sons and the daughters of life’s longing for itself. … You can give them your love but not your thoughts, they have their own thoughts.” These words of Kahlil Gibran, the Lebanese spiritual poet, have been ringing in my ears lately. That is because I have been singing them with the Anna Crusis choir in music…