Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, March 28. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. Colby Hi world, Colby here. I’m a 6-year-old domestic…
The Chester County Commissioners spent the majority of their Sunshine meeting on Tuesday, March 22, focusing on intellectual disabilities and domestic violence. Commissioner Michelle Kichline read a proclamation for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month, stating that those with limitations both in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior are valued members of the community. The proclamation reinforced the county’s commitment to “early intervention, education, employment, and home and…
• URI student Luis Aldrete, of Chadds Ford, has helped organize and host second annual D.I.V.E. RI conference focused on diversity at the school. The second annual student-created and led conference took place at the University of Rhode Island's Kingston Campus March 4-5, 2016. Called "Diversifying Individuals Via Education" (D.I.V.E. RI), this event is focused on enhancing student leadership and social change on college campuses.…
As sure a sign of spring as the emerging daffodils are the potholes opening up on area roadways. PennDOT issued a press release on Wednesday, March 23, to remind motorists that they can report potholes and other roadway concerns on state roads by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or visiting www.penndot.gov and clicking on “Submit Roadway Feedback.” “Late winter and early spring are the peak times for potholes to…
Kathryn "Kathy" M. Bowes, (nee Glastre), 76, died peacefully with her devoted husband of 38 years, James E. Bowes, at her side on Saturday, March 19. Kathy loved flowers and gardening and was especially passionate about time spent with family. She never failed to make every holiday a special occasion. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas F. Myers, Jr. Kathy was the loving mother of Kathryn…
• The Pennsylvania State Police have announced that their 2016 Easter holiday enforcement period will run from Friday, March 25 through Sunday, March 27. During this time, additional efforts will be made to ensure motorist safety. Troopers will be maintaining a high visibility to the motoring public and will be strictly enforcing all applicable Commonwealth traffic regulations. • Speed is considered the contributing factor for…
From the possible replacement of streetlights to proposals to improve communication with residents, Kennett Square Borough Council shed light in multiple ways at its meeting on Monday, March 21. After some discussion that included opposition from two residents, the council unanimously authorized an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. to conduct an audit to determine the savings of an LED streetlight replacement project. The 7-0 vote…
Throughout Chester County, there are art shows and new exhibitions to inspire us at all of the local galleries. In Kennett Square, Mala Galleria's "Moving Paint" art show features the work of fabulous watercolorist Sarah Yeoman throughout the month of March. Sarah Yeoman is an award-wining American watercolor artist and a signature member of the Philadelphia Water Color Society. Mala owner Stella Scott writes, that Sarah's…
A bill introduced by state Rep. Stephen Barrar, R-160, Delaware and Chester Counties, received unanimous support from members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Bill 1877 and its corresponding amendment together seek to reauthorize and extend the existing grant program for fire companies and emergency medical services companies in the Commonwealth. The $30 million grant program is set to expire on…
The unique challenges that single mothers face warrant a special event, according to the Chester County Community Collaborative. In partnership with the Chester County Women’s Commission, the collaborative is hosting the fourth annual Chester County Single Mothers’ Conference on Saturday, April 9, at B. Reed Henderson High School, 400 Montgomery Avenue, in West Chester. All single mothers are invited to attend free of charge. The…
Bernard C. Foster, 80, of Avondale, died Monday, March 21,, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Kathleen Corcoran McHale Foster, with whom he shared 12 years of marriage. His first wife Margaret Brockson Foster, died in 1998. Born in Danville, he was the son of the late Bernard J. and Mary Evelyn Moll Foster. He was a dispatcher at the Sun Refinery in Marcus…