Approximately 70 percent of U.S. residents take some type of prescription medication every year, and the three most prescribed drugs in the U.S. in order of volume are antibiotics, antidepressants, and opiates, such as oxycodone, according to national law-enforcement statistics. In southeastern Pennsylvania, the largest drug threat now comes from prescription drugs and heroin, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Opioids, such as oxycodone, now…
To advocates of scenic vistas, he was a beloved benefactor who also possessed a penchant for sending Christmas cards out of season, serving scrapple disguised as an elegant hors d’oeuvre, generating infectious laughter, and living life to the fullest. On Saturday, April 30, George A. "Frolic" Weymouth, a visionary conservationist, peerless philanthropist, acclaimed artist, and accomplished sportsman, was laid to rest. He died on Sunday, April…
Philip Ralph Griffin Sr., 80, of Landenberg, died Monday, May 2, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Shirley F. Wooten Griffin, with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Landenberg, he was a son of the late Joseph Harry and the late Violet Elizabeth (Simmers) Griffin. Ralph was a mill worker at NVF, retiring after 47 years…
Birmingham Township’s 2016 Road Program is moving along smoothly, according to township roadmaster Dave Rathbun, but it’s going to come in over budget. Rathbun told supervisors during their May 2 meeting that most of the work is finished and that all should be completed by early June. The projected cost right now is $228,000. The township had $225,000 budgeted. But that $3,000 overage will increase.…
After nearly 20 years of involvement with the Pennsylvania Home of the Sparrow, CEO Patricia McLennan has announced that she will retire from the organization at the end of this year. “Being a part of this organization, partnering with the women and children who have come through our programs and working alongside the kindest people in this community, have been among the greatest experiences of…
A 911 call on March 1 that began with a suspicious vehicle ended with the arrest of seven alleged members of the Felony Lane Gang, a notorious identify-theft ring that has been wreaking havoc nationwide. In between, the incident traversed two counties, several major state roadways, and more than 12 miles. It lasted nearly 30 minutes, and now members of the B Platoon of the…
A steel gray waterfall contrasts with bright green grass on an overcast afternoon. The falling water contrasts with the stillness of the foliage.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and announced on Monday, May 2, that additional stretches of the interstate network that will be posted with 70 mph speed limits. Starting on Tuesday, May 3, 396 additional miles of the turnpike and 400 additional miles of certain PennDOT highways will be converted to 70 mph, bringing the total combined miles of turnpike and PennDOT roadways already at 70 mph…
Erma Sharpless Gray died peacefully at the age of 103 on Monday, April 25. She spent most of her years in West Chester and Kennett Square but resided in Brinton Manor in Glen Mills for her last years. She was the wife of the late Samuel Gray with whom she shared 10 years of marriage. Erma was born in Westtown Township, and was the daughter…
The Hadley Memorial Fund, now in its 52nd season, will present “Pillow Play” by the Wilmington Drama League Children’s Theater on Saturday, May 14, at the London Grove Friends Meeting. The Chrysalis Players’ popular Pillow Plays series brings theatre to audiences aged 10 and under. Pillow plays have become a local phenomenon as these short plays have been taken to local libraries and schools, including the Newark…
Anthony Scerni, 83, of Kennett Square, died Saturday, April 30, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Luise Haag Scerni, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Innocenzo and Maria Ferrante Scerni. Mr. Scerni was a self-employed real estate investor, retiring in 2013. He was a member of St. Gabriel…