Anne O'Connell (nee McGrath), 92, of West Grove, formerly of West Philadelphia, died Friday, June 3. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Anne was the daughter of the late James F. and Lena (nee Neiss) McGrath. Anne was a graduate of Hallahan High School and worked as the administrative assistant for the treasurer of St. Charles Seminary from 1969 until her retirement in 1986. Anne was an…
Nearly a year ago, the relationship between the Kennett Library and the borough qualified as acrimonious: Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick suggested cutting off funding, and a task force was formed to ensure that the library was serving the community. Fast-forward to Kennett Square Borough Council’s meeting on Monday, June 6. It showcased a decidedly convivial atmosphere as a handful of library representatives were on…
Donata A. Dell’Olio, 64, died quietly at her home on Sunday, June 5, after a lengthy illness. She left this life in comfort, at peace, and surrounded by her family and friends. It should come as a surprise to nobody who knew her that she maintained her wit, toughness, and dignity until the very end. Born in North Plainfield, N.J., Donata was a graduate of…
A fawn strolls out of the shadows in a stream in Pennsbury Township.
Authorities are seeking the public’s help to locate a man suspected in a fatal shooting a year ago in Delaware County. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan, Yeadon Borough Police Chief Donald Molineux, Sam Rabadi, special agent in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) joined by the Citizens Crime Commission to announce an arrest warrant for Rodney Talbo Shelton II,…
The Victory Brewing Company is offering a family-friendly outdoor event to celebrate the season: Summer Love Fest. For Victory fans who have yet to visit the company’s Parkesburg facility – which features self-guided tours of its EPA-Green Power Partnership premises, a vast array that includes massive stainless steel tanks and intricate bottling and packaging operations – this event on Saturday, June 11, provides an ideal…
Surrounded by the bucolic beauty of the Brandywine, it’s difficult to avoid inspiration. So when Thomas Padon, executive director of the Brandywine River Museum of Art, heard from a friend about an engaging artist-in-residency in New York, the wheels began turning. He started musing about “The Poetry of Nature,” the museum’s current exhibit that showcases works from the Hudson River School of Art, a show…
“History on Tap,” a popular program that brings history to the casual atmosphere of local bars or restaurants, will focus on a frightfully celebrated piece of Chester County’s past. The Chester County Historical Society will present “The Blob: A Regional Spotlight,” on Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Great American Pub in Phoenixville. Is “The Blob” a cinematic cult classic? A regional phenomenon?…
Betty (Gaston) Pullekines, 83, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, June 2. She was born Nov. 30, 1932 in Pine Bluff, Ark., and lived in Kentucky and South Carolina before moving to Southern Chester County in 1973. An avid gardener, and championship golfer at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club, Betty was an intelligent, attractive, stubborn, intense and fiercely independent person. She lived and passed on…
An enhanced risk of severe weather exists for the region on Sunday, June 5, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Possible conditions include 60 mph wind gusts, hail, even a low risk of an isolated tornado. With a high temperature of 80 expected, the chance of precipitation is 80 percent. Some storms could be severe, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three…
The 2016 Oxford Arts Alliance Garden Party will celebrate sculpture this year with the theme "Steeling the Show." The alliance’s largest annual fundraiser will be held again at the Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery on Friday, June 24, from 5 to 8 p.m. Organizers promise an evening surrounded by friends, art, award-winning Galer Estate wines, and local cuisine. The highlight of the evening will be a forged fashion…