A pair of area teens who allegedly lacked the financial resources to start their own landscaping business now face a multitude of charges, according to police. On Monday, April 25, West Goshen officers responded to J&J landscaping in the 700 block of Old Fernhill Road for a burglary report. The owners told police that upon arriving for work, they determined that unknown actors had entered…
Peter J. Jingeleski, 50, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, April 24, in Wilmington. He was the son of John J. and Helen Bridy Jingeleski of Kennett Square. Peter was a manager at the White Glove Car Wash in Wilmington. Prior to that, he worked in the distribution center at the News Journal for 22 years. He was a sports fan, especially football. He enjoyed boating,…
Henry Louis Smrke, 81, of West Grove, died Monday, April 25, at his residence. He was the husband of Gerlinde Sauberlich Smrke, who died in 2012, and with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Canada, he was the son of the late Louis John and Stovik Bronisawa Smrke. Henry was a food inspector for the U.S. government for 16…
Elwood ”Tony” D. Darone, 67, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, April 27. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Hazel Darone Smith of Kennett Square. Tony was a night watchman at Kendal-Crosslands in Kennett Square, for more than 20 years. He was a member of the Avondale Fire Company. He enjoyed model trains, reading and spending time at the firehouse. In addition to…
Graham E. Horn, 82, formerly of Pennsbury Township, died Tuesday, May 26. He lived in East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, until 1989. Moving to Pennsbury Township until 2010, then to Coconut Creek, Fla. Son of the late Paul and Helen Horn, brother of the late Thomas W. Horn, Paul Horn of Tulsa, Okla., David Horn of Towson, Md. Dear friend Joseph Ziviello, several nephews and nieces. Employed…
As scientists find more evidence that drugs have infiltrated area waterways and as police respond to more opiate overdoses, the safe disposal of unwanted medication is more important than ever. On Saturday, April 30, area residents will have several opportunities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to do just that during a National Drug Take Back initiative, a partnership between the Drug Enforcement Administration and…
• The annual Charles F. Patton Middle School Carnival is next Friday, May 6, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. There will be carnival games with prizes, a giant obstacle course, drag racing, a dunk tank and more. The carnival will be held rain or shine. • The Playing with Colors Art Workshop returns to the Kennett Area Senior Center in May. Led by Chester County…
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, May 2. 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. Gus One look at my handsome, distinguished face…
Unionville High School names student athlete seniors who will play their sport on the collegiate level.
• West Chester University will hold three commencement ceremonies in May to accommodate the 2,530 students eligible to graduate: 2,125 undergraduates and 405 graduate students. The undergraduate ceremonies will be held rain or shine in Farrell Stadium at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, for the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Visual and Performing Arts; and at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 8,…
While the write-in votes cast in the Republican primary for state representative in the 158th Legislative District won’t be official until mid-May, it appears that Eric Roe has won that race. Perry Bentley, the other Republican running a write-in campaign, issued the following concession statement: "While official results are not yet available, early returns indicate that Eric Roe was victorious in his effort yesterday. I…