May 4, 2016 - ChaddsFordLive.com

Museum offers mecca for native plants, seeds

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art plant sale — The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art annual native plant sale features a wide variety of environmentally sound landscaping choices.

Described by Town & Country magazine as “one of the season’s best native-plant sales,” the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art’s Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale takes place every year on Mother’s Day weekend in the museum’s courtyard.

Plants at the Brandywine Conservancy's sale are always tagged with relevant instructions. — Plants at the Brandywine Conservancy’s sale are always tagged with relevant instructions.

Admission is free, and all proceeds benefit the conservancy’s expansive wildflower and native plant gardens. At the sale, conservancy garden staff members and volunteers can answer questions, give planting instructions, offer horticultural advice, and even provide brief tours of the gardens.

Environmentalists routinely tout the benefits of using native plants in area landscapes. For example, adding milkweed benefits struggling monarch butterflies while winterberry holly assists birds. In general, native plants help support insects and animals that keep pests in check, reducing the need for chemicals. Many native plants are also drought-tolerant.

The plants in the sale are carefully nursery-propagated. None are collected from the wild. A large percentage are grown from seeds that are collected by volunteers from the gardens surrounding the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and from the conservancy’s adjacent meadows in Chadds Ford. Many of the plants are difficult to find in retail garden centers, one of the reasons the sale has become so popular, and all plants are ready for immediate transplanting.

Herbaceous plants (ferns, grasses, ﬂowering perennials) are oﬀered in a number of diﬀerent pot sizes and typically range in price from $5 to $8 a pot. Woody plants (vines, shrubs, trees) are most commonly sold in one-, two- or three-gallon pots, with base prices typically at $19, $29 and $39, each.

Some plants even come with a bonus. A pot with a large foamﬂower may also contain a seedling wild columbine or wild geranium, and a Brandywine bluebell may include a Dutchman’s breeches. Customers only pay for the primary plant. Such combinations can be separated and planted individually or planted as one to grow as a group.

Nearly every batch of plants at the sale is presented with an informative sign, usually containing a color photo, to help customers better understand where the plant will grow best and what it can be expected to look like after it has grown a bit in your garden. To help customers remember that information, each plant has its own label, which includes the basic attributes speciﬁc to that plant: typical size, time and color of ﬂower, its sun preference (full sun, part shade, shade) and soil moisture preference (wet, moist or dry) and, if there is room on the label, a comment regarding its value to birds, bees and butterﬂies.

Packets of the hand-collected seeds, cleaned and packaged by the garden volunteers, will be available during the plant sale as well as year-round in the museum shop. Seed packets are $2 each and $5 for a set of any three packets.

The sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8. The museum is located on Route 1 in Chadds Ford.

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Impact fee sparks debate at borough meeting

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Spirited debate over a proposed ordinance amendment imposing a park and recreation fee on developers occupied more than half of a nearly two-hour Kennett Square Borough Council meeting on Monday, May 2.

Kennett Square Borough Councilman Ethan Cramer (from left) and Borough Manager Joseph Scalise listen as Council President Danilo P. Maffei comments on the park and recreation fee.

Several residents favored imposing the $2,000 impact fee – in lieu of dedicating parkland – per dwelling unit on a large developer, but they suggested that it represented a burden for a homeowner who might want to subdivide a smaller tract.

“It doesn’t seem fair for a small lot,” said resident John Thomas, suggesting a revision to exclude a smaller property owner. He also said he wished the fee had been in place sooner. “This should have been done 20 years ago,” he said.

Council President Danilo P. Maffei said the ordinance would give the borough an opportunity to preserve what little land is left. “We’re never going to get another Anson B. Nixon Park; that ship sailed a long time ago,” he said.

Another source of contention, initially raised by Councilman Wayne Braffman, involved language that the fee “shall be used only for the purpose of providing, acquiring, operating or maintaining park or recreational facilities.”

Braffman suggested that the money be limited to providing or acquiring a park, not maintaining an existing one. “It would be easy to use this for the wrong reason,” he said, urging an amendment to the proposal.

Councilman Geoffrey Bosley (left) listens as Mike Pia Jr. explains his request for a waiver regarding lot-line changes for the Kennett Business Park subdivision, most off which lies within Kennett Township. — Councilman Geoffrey Bosley (left) listens as Mike Pia Jr. explains his waiver request regarding lot-line changes for the Kennett Business Park, most of which lies within Kennett Township.

After discussion, Marc D. Jonas, the borough’s solicitor, advocated passing the ordinance and then initiating the process to amend it. He explained that the language had already been approved by both the county and the borough planning commissions and that any changes would have to be signed off by them.

The ordinance passed unanimously, and then Braffman made a motion to begin the amendment procedure by recommending that the words “operating and maintaining” be eliminated. It passed 5 to 1 with Maffei in opposition. Councilman Jamie Mallon was not present.

During public comment, residents Tony DiOttavio and Tony Talamonti both criticized the passage of the ordinance, suggesting that it unfairly treats longtime small property owners the same as developers.

Resident John Thomas said he was distressed by the progression of events. “You couldn’t come to a consensus,” he noted. “Then you turned around and said: ‘Now we’re going to revise it.’”

Thomas said he believed the questions raised were legitimate, and he said he didn’t understand why they hadn’t been discussed previously by members of the council. Starting the process over would be costly, he said. “It’s irritating to me to see you waste money,” he added.

Braffman later explained that he understood Thomas’s frustration. He said before he was elected, he used to wonder why it seemed like council members hadn’t talked about issues before they came up at meetings. “We are discussing it for the first time,” he said, adding that to do otherwise would violate the Sunshine Law.

In other business, Mary Hutchins, executive director of Historic Kennett Square, reported that two downtown buildings sold in April: 109 S. Broad St., which will be renovated into a fitness facility; and 120 E. State St., which will become a home and style boutique.

Council members unanimously approved a waiver request from Mike Pia Jr. for the Kennett Business Park Subdivision, a development that that is mainly in Kennett Township. Pia said he had acquired a six-acre tract in Kennett Township and needed lot-line changes on that portion of what is now a 24-acre parcel. He said the township had already granted the approval, but he needed the borough’s OK since an acre of the tract lies within the borough.

The council also heard a request from Kristin Proto, executive director of the Garage Youth Center. Proto said the center wants to replace the dated artwork on the front of the building on Union Street, which is in the historic district, and needs council approval to begin the application process.

Proto said artists would be solicited to submit designs, which would then be subject to council approval.

“I think it’s a terrific idea – very creative,” said Councilman Geoffrey R. Bosley.

Council members acknowledged the likelihood that they would approve the design but noted that they were simply voting to approve the application process.

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Norma J. Bowen Bosworth of Unionville

Obituaries

Norma J. Bowen Bosworth, 92, of Unionville, formerly of Marietta, Ohio, died Friday, April 29, at Linden Hall retirement home in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Charles Richard Bosworth who died in 2001 and with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.

Born in Marietta, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Jesse L and the late Katherine L. (Johnson) Bowen.

Norma was a “career volunteer” assisting at Encore resale shop in Kennett Square, Chester County Hospital ER and the Kennett Beautification committee in downtown Kennett Square. She was a longtime member of the Unionville Garden Club, loved dogs and traveling with her husband.

Survivors include her sister-in-law, Katherine Bowen and many cousins, nephews, nieces and close friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Bowen, Gene Bowen, and Corwin Bowen.

Burial in Warren Chapel Cemetery in Fleming, Ohio will occur at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

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Patrick W. Barnes, of West Grove

Obituaries

Patrick W. Barnes, 69, of West Grove, died Monday, May 2, at Jennersville Regional Hospital.

Born in West Chester, he was the son of Pauline Eaby Barnes of West Grove, and the late Wilson Barnes.

Pat was an over the road truck driver his entire life and enjoyed being on the road. He drove truck for Phillips Mushroom and Modern Mushroom, retiring in 2012

After his retirement he enjoyed taking care of his yard and helping the neighbors with whatever they needed done. Pat was a very caring person.

He was a member of the Assumption BVM Church in West Grove, and the Italian American Club in Kennett Square.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Michael Barnes of Mountain City, Tenn., Kevin Barnes and his wife Kathy of Ennis, Mon. and one sister, Bonnie D’Antonio and her husband Ernie of West Grove; three nephews, and three nieces.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, at the Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road in West Grove. His funeral mass will follow at 11:30. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Port Deposit, Md.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Pat’s memory, a contribution may be made to Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com

Arrangements by the Foulk & Grieco Funeral Home, West Grove, PA

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Concord approves two plans

Local News, Local News Chadds Ford, Local News Concord

Concord Township supervisors approved two land development plans during their May 2 meeting.

The first approval was for Concordville Subaru. The current dealership — with both Subarus and Nissans on the southbound side of Route 202 — is being split. The Subaru dealership will be a 30,000 square foot facility on the northbound side, at 1713 Wilmington West Chester Pike.

Concordville Subaru still needs approval from Chadds Ford Township because the entrance to the future dealership is in Chadds Ford.

Supervisors also approved the development of Neighborhood 3, phase 2, for the Maris Grove retirement facility on Evergreen Drive. The development includes two multi-story buildings with 263 units.

Other business

• Township solicitor Hugh Donaghue said he expects the results of last week’s primary election to be certified sometime this month and that the Transition Committee — responsible for coordinating the township’s transition to a home rule township — should begin meeting in June.

Concord voters approved the move to home last week. The Transition Committee will be made up of two supervisors, two members of the Government Study Commission that created the charter, the township manager and two members of the community. The charter goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017.

• A May 17 conditional use hearing is planned for Avenue Kitchen. The restaurant, located in Glen Eagle Square, is seeking an amendment to its original conditional use approval to include outdoor seating and the sale of alcoholic beverages.

About Rich Schwartzman

Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.

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Art Watch: Gallery walks for date night

Arts & Entertainment

Glory after the storm, John Hannafin — Glory After the Storm by John Hannifin at the Armory

This Friday is “Gallery Walk” in downtown West Chester, which is “First Friday” on a huge celebratory scale. Every “First Friday” of the month galleries and local businesses have special art openings in Kennett Square, West Chester, Oxford and Phoenixville. Twice a year the West Chester “Gallery Walk” turns the entire town into an art party from 5 to 9 p.m.

Gallery Walk include paintings in watercolor, acrylic and oil as well as sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, textiles and more. Local businesses with pop up shows include the new Rapidough restaurant, Boxcar Brewpub, Tish Boutique, and The Cat Hospital as well as 20 other locations throughout town.

Corset by Katee Boyle, on exhibit at Art Trust VIEW

With big thanks to the West Chester Chamber of Commerce and the event sponsors, parking meters and the parking garages are all free during the event. Gallery Walk is rain or shine, and if history is a guide, bring your umbrellas!

Restaurants and pubs will be brimming with customers, so remember to make your reservations ahead of time. The West Chester Chamber of Commerce really does go all out to make this a fun, happy, successful art event for the visitors and for all of the businesses, so try to stop by some of the restaurants and shops that have helped to sponsor the big day.

Along with the pop-up art gallery shows at more than twenty shop locations, five prominent galleries will host new exhibitions throughout the downtown business area. Each of the art galleries provides a festive environment with complimentary food and beverages.

Tree Life by Lele Galer on exhibit at Art Trust VIEW " — Tree Life by Lele Galer on exhibit at Art Trust VIEW

And, for those of you who may shy away from gallery opening nights – this is the perfect day to jump in and see how much fun they are! Introduce yourself to the artists, mingle, and talk about what artworks you most enjoy. Buying art is always a goal of any artist or gallery, but openings and gallery walks are there for you to explore and have fun with art.

Two West Chester gallery opening highlights this Friday 5 to 9 p.m. are The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank at 16 West Market Street, and The Church Street Gallery at 12 Church Street.

The Church Street Gallery has a cocktail and opening reception for their new show with artist Brad Earl. Carol Giblin, owner of Church Street Gallery, writes that she has” been looking at this artist for some time and is very excited to show his work of 30 plus paintings in our gallery!” Brad Earl says that when putting paint to canvas, he is “both an architect with a painting hobby and an artist with an architectural hobby”.

He is fascinated with old movie theaters and amusement parks of the 1940s which he says “harkens back to childhood memories of pure fun and adventure.” I have yet to see an exhibition at Church Street that was not remarkable, or meet an exhibiting artist who was not engaging and intriguing.

It is so much more pleasurable to buy a piece of art when you have made a connection to the artist, as well as the artwork. The exhibitions and openings at Church Street are always top notch events.

The 5 to 9 p.m. opening reception at The Art Trust Gallery for “VIEW” at the Meridian Bank is a very big deal to 127 artists in the Chester County area. This month, “VIEW” presents artwork from a majority of the 127 artists who will be exhibiting during the hugely popular Chester County Studio Tour May 21 and 22. As you may know, The Chester County Studio Tour is an organized exhibition over two days, May 21 & May 22, of 127 jury selected Chester County artists showing in 53 art studios.

Starburst, by Stan Smokler on exhibit at Art Trust VIEW

There are studio maps, enticing “County Collector’s” pieces, food and wine and without exaggeration, this is the best art event of the year in Chester County. With The Art Trust “VIEW” exhibit, they provide a wonderful opportunity to get a taste, or a view, of the many Studio Tour artists from which you can decide what studios you would like to visit during the tour.

With 53 studios spread throughout Chester County, you will need to plan ahead a bit, and a visit to The Art Trust is a great way to start. The Art Trust Gallery will be packed this Friday with art lovers and artists; offering catered food and Galer Estate wine. This may well be the hotspot for the Gallery Walk on Friday.

Also a definitely-interesting-stop-by event is at the new Armory Theater at 226 North High Street, where popular artist John Hannafin will debut his first Rap Video and Art Show with fellow artist and friend Bam Margera. The video premiers at 7 p.m. sharp. John is well known for his sweeping panoramas, done in a Van Gogh-esque expressionistic style that is colorful, lively and touching.
He played a bit from the rap for me on his iphone. Great that he is trying new things. Sounds like a lot of fun at the Armory theater this Friday!

Wherever you decide to start your own West Chester “Gallery Walk” this Friday, make sure to download a map from the Chamber of Commerce website:www.greaterwestchester.com

If you head to Kennett Square this Friday, they also have fun “First Friday Art Stroll” with art openings from 6 to 9 p.m. Mala Galleria, at 206 East State Street, has an opening reception for their new show, “Around the World with 15 Artists”.

Selected artists are from Greece, India, Serbia, Russia, Lithuania, South Africa and of course, Kennett Square. The works are a wonderful variety of styles, colors, mediums and prices. I know that there is a gorgeous watercolor painting there for only $150 that I will buy as soon as the show opens! On the next block, remember to visit The Longwood Art Gallery, and the studios of Peter Willard, Carol Lesher and Charlie Metzger.

Oxford’s First Friday celebration this month is Cinco De Mayo from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event culminates with a ribbon cutting of Studio Blush to at 6:30 p.m. Studio Blush is located at 37 South Third Street, Oxford PA.

On Sunday, Mother’s Day, there is a lot to do in Kennett Square. Consider starting with a visit to the artistic horticultural displays at Longwood Gardens. Don’t miss the Mother’s Day Brunch in the ballroom!

Then go to Galer Estate Winery, behind Longwood Gardens, where there is an art show, and artisan “Sip and Shop” with jewelry, ceramics, soaps, and metal work from 3 to 6 p.m. Jewelry artists Hattie Weselyk, Emily Pellini, Vintage Faerie, and 2Design Studios are all showing beautiful and unique jewelry.

Just a couple miles down Route One, Ten Gallon Hat Winery has an art show of local art works from The Visual Expansion Gallery. Ten Gallon Hat Winery is in a beautiful, large building with terrific two story walls to display art.

Just down the road from Ten Gallon Hat, visit The Brandywine River Museum of Art with your mother and family for the wonderful show of Hudson River paintings, as well as their new exhibit to honor of the Founder and Chairman of the Brandywine River Museum of Art and Brandywine Conservancy, Frolic Weymouth.

About Lele Galer

Lele Galer is an artist who has chaired numerous art shows, taught art history and studio art, public art and has chaired, written and taught the Art in Action Art Appreciation series for the UCFD schools for the past 12 years. She worked at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and wrote for the Associated Press in Rome. She has been dedicated to Art History and art education for most of her adult life. Lele and her husband Brad own Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square.

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Police Log May 5: Harassment, assault, DUIs and accidents

Police

• State police charged a Nottingham man with harassment following an altercation in Chadds Ford Township. A report said Anthony Forest Roop, 25, struck another man behind 211 Painters Crossing.

• Eva Edit Blake, of Delta, Pa., was arrested for DUI on April 29 on Route 1 near Creek Road in Chadds Ford Township, according to a state police report.

• A 27-year-old woman from Kennett Square was determined to be DUI in Chadds Ford Township. State police conducted a traffic stop on Ring Road at 1:54 a.m. on April 24 and, the report said, found Katherine Scott to be driving under the influence.

• Police said 40-year-old Gary W. Russell Jr., of Springfield, head-butted another man in the ballroom of the Concordville Inn on Saturday, April 23. The report said police were called to the scene because of a disturbance. Charges were pending.

• A 72-year-old woman from Broomall reported a stolen purse on April 30. Police said the victim had been at Harvest Restaurant in the Glen Eagle Shopping Center on Route 202. She said she left her purse with other belongings, but that her purse was missing when she returned 15 minutes later.

• State police said an unidentified 31-year-old man at Duffers Pub on May 1 in Concord Township was found in possession of a cell phone that had been reported stolen the night before in Philadelphia.

• State police from Troop J, Avondale barracks, said two motorists were injured, one seriously, after an accident at the intersection of Route 926 and Parkersville Road on April 17. According to the police report, Isaac R. Burns, 61, entered the intersection while another vehicle was approaching eastbound on Route 926. The second driver hit his breaks and swerved to the left to avoid the collision, but still struck Burns’ vehicle in the drivers’ side quarter panel. Burns, the report said, was taken to Paoli Hospital for treatment of a broken shoulder. He was also cited, the report said. Police also said the second driver reported minor pain in his neck, but no transport was reported.

• An unidentified driver was cited for careless driving following an accident on Baltimore Pike near McFadden Road in East Marlborough Township on April 13. Police said the driver attempted to pass another vehicle on the right hand shoulder. No injuries were reported.

• A mechanical failure, which caused a car to lose power, is believed to be the cause of a one-vehicle accident on Route 1 near Route 82 on April 8. When the power died, police said, the driver lost control of the car, crossed onto the right hand shoulder, drove up an embankment and rolled over onto its roof. The driver, 20-year-old Averri P. Glenn, was not injured. Police said he was issued a written warning, but not cited.

• State police investigated a hit and run accident on Doe Run Road in East Marlborough Township on April 17. A report said a car ran a stop sign, struck another vehicle, and then fled. No injuries were reported.

• The driver of a Toyota Rav 4 was cited after an April 8 accident in Pennsbury Township. Police didn’t identify either driver, but said the cited driver was exiting a parking lot on Lenape Road and attempted to make a left hand turn onto Route 52 and struck an oncoming car in the process. No injuries were reported.

• Keighley S. Harris, 30, of Haddonfield, N.J., was cited after an accident in Pocopson Township that resulted in an injury to the other driver, according to state police. A report said Harris had stopped for a stop sign on Locust Grove Road at Lenape-Unionville Road. While attempting to turn left onto Lenape-Unionville, police said, she was unable to clear the intersection before being struck by an oncoming vehicle. The other driver complained of soreness and a headache, but refused medical treatment, the report said.

• An unidentified driver was cited for following too closely after rear-ending another vehicle on W. Street Road near Pocopson Road in Pocopson Township on April 25.

• Another unidentified driver was cited for overtaking a vehicle on the right after an April 28 crash on Route 1 near Bayard Road in East Marlborough Township. The driver thought the shoulder was a traffic lane, police said, and the other car moved to the right to prevent the first driver from passing on the shoulder, but was struck from behind.

• Police said theft charges were filed against Nicole Anissa Heald, 40, of Kennett Square after she exited a store without paying for a bag of candy that she had concealed. The incident happened April 30 in East Marlborough Township.

• Megan E. Ritz, 20, of West Chester was cited for careless driving after she struck a guardrail on Route 1 near School House Road in Kennett Township on April 29, a police report said. It was a one-vehicle accident with no injuries.

• Two vehicles were traveling south on Lenape Road at the circle in Pocopson Township when one driver struck the other car from behind. No injuries were reported and neither driver was identified.

• State police cited an 80-year-old woman after a two-vehicle accident on Street Road in Pocopson Township on April 25. According to a report, Patricia H. Kresge, of Chadds Ford, was stopped after a non-reportable crash. As she went to move forward, her vehicle sped up unexpectedly and sideswiped another vehicle. No injuries were reported.

• Police said Samantha Michael, of Philadelphia, was arrested for DUI following a traffic stop at the intersection of Routes 1 and 202 shortly after midnight on April 12.

• State police responded to a one-car accident at Cheney and Concord roads on April 13 and determined that the driver, identified as R. Large, 26, of Glen Mills, was DUI. He had crashed into a fire hydrant. The incident happened 6:22 p.m. on March 25.

• Also on March 25, Elizabeth Elaine Snow, 47, of Garnet Valley, was found to be in possession and under the influence of a controlled substance after being involved in a non-reportable crash in the parking lot of the Texas Roadhouse at 10:30 p.m.

Sean Edmonds, 18, of Landenberg, was cited for criminal trespass and Michael Claricurzio, 18, of Kennett Square, was cited for criminal trespass and disorderly conduct for an incident that occurred on Saturday, April 2, at 10:22 p.m. in the 300 block of West South Street, said Kennett Square Police. Both teens were released to their parents, police said.

• Kennett Square Police said they arrested Christopher Shank, 30, of Avondale, for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic-related offenses following a traffic stop on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:15 a.m. at East State and Broad streets.

• On Wednesday, April 6, at 1:15 p.m., a resident of the 500 block of Magnolia Street reported to Kennett Square Police that someone used the resident’s Social Security Number to file income taxes. An investigation is continuing, police said.

• Kennett Square Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in the 300 block of West Cedar Street on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:25 p.m. Two shed-type buildings were broken into and ransacked. Witnesses stated that three white Hispanic males, possibly between the ages of 14 and 15, approximately 5-feet-tall, and between 130 to 140 pounds, were seen running from the scene. Surveillance video in the area is being checked, police said.

• On Saturday, April 9, between 5:30 a.m. and 6:15 a.m., a business located in the 100 block of West State Street was burglarized, Kennett Square Police said. Approximately $200 in cash was stolen. Sometime between Sunday, April 10 at 5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 13, at 6:08 a.m., the same business was hit again; this time $100 in rolled coins was stolen, said police, who are continuing to investigate.

• On Wednesday, April 20, Kennett Square Police received a report that a business was burglarized sometime between Monday, April 18, at 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, April 19, at 11 a.m. Police said that access was gained through an unlocked door and that approximately $120 in cash and change was stolen. An investigation is continuing, police said.

• Sometime between Sunday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, April 7, an eight-foot yellow Meyer snow plow with a dent on the right side, valued at $4,800, was stolen from a business located in the 400 block of South Walnut Street, Kennett Square Police said. An investigation continues.

• Kennett Square Police are also investigating a burglary attempt that occurred between 9 and 11:30 a.m. on Friday, April 8. Police said someone tried to gain access through a window of a residence located in the 200 block of East Cypress Street.

• Sometime between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, April 11, a black iPhone 6-Plus, valued at approximately $500, was stolen from a resident’s mailbox in the 300 block of East State Street, said Kennett Square Police, who are investigating the theft.

• Kennett Square Police arrested John Hannon, 46, of Wilmington, for DUI on Friday, April 8, at 8:47 p.m. in the 100 block of East South Street following the report of an erratic driver. Hannon was released to a friend pending a summons from district court, police said.

• Jennifer Webber, 43, of West Grove, was taken into custody for DUI following a traffic stop in the 500 block of East Cypress Street on Sunday, April 10, at 2:41 a.m., Kennett Square Police said.

• Other traffic stop arrests for DUI included Justin Taylor, 28, of Lincoln University, at South Broad and Birch streets at 11:28 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13; and Barbara Hamm, 50, of Kennett Square, on Wednesday, April 20, at 1:33 p.m. in the 100 block of West Cedar Street.

• Kennett Square Police said they arrested Dylan Lawrence, 23, of West Chester, for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop in the 100 block of West Cypress Street at 10:22 p.m. on Friday, April 15. Police said Lawrence had an outstanding bench warrant and was transported to Chester County Prison.

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