Dianne Mary Stuverude, 58, lost her battle to cancer Friday, Sept. 9 at Neighbor Hospice House. Born in Queens, New York on April 11, 1958 to Joseph and Eileen Brandt, she was the only girl with four brothers. She grew up close to her grandparents and enjoyed her grandma’s mint tea, tormenting her brothers, gymnastic and ice skating. After graduating from St. Agnes All Girls…
Several wonderful new shows are opening this Friday, September 16th! Opening receptions this Friday include: The Art Trust's "Mirage" show in West Chester, Somerville Manning Gallery's Timothy Barr exhibit in Greenville Delaware, The Chadds Ford Gallery's "Scarborough Days" show, and the "The National Juried Show" at the Oxford Arts Alliance in Oxford. On Wednesday September 16, there is an excellent curator talk at 2 p.m.…
The Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors faced a lengthy agenda at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 12; however, a number of issues hit snags and remain unresolved. Chief among them is the status of the Barnard House, a historic building that has generated substantial controversy since its purchase from the county for $1 in 2008. Most recently, the supervisors have been trying to get a…
Clara “Clare” Hosmer Victorius, 95, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Chester County Hospital. She was married to the late Claus Victorius. They resided in Rose Tree, near Media, until moving to Crosslands, Kennett Square, in 1994. Born Jan. 19, 1921 in South Hadley, Mass. to Herbert Eugene Hosmer and Elin Westfors Hosmer. Clare was an avid gardener and accomplished watercolor painter. She loved her…
Samuel Reynolds Hendrickson, 76, of West Grove, died Friday, Sep.9, at Seasons Hospice in Newark. He was the husband of Barbara Atkins Hendrickson, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Landenberg, he was the son of the late Manley and the late Henrietta (Lucas) Hendrickson. Sam was a 1959 graduate of Kennett High School. He worked for Acme Food stores in various…
The physical work is still to be done, but Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has a green light to open in Birmingham Township. The supervisors on Monday night gave final approval for the land development plan for the eatery, to be located on Route 202 at Old Wilmington Pike, across from Penn Oaks Drive. Stephen DiMarco, owner of the Freddy’s franchise in Broomall, said he…
Fortunately for the audience of nearly 150, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne did not live up to his name on Sunday, Sept. 11 – and with good reason. Wayne, also known as West Chester resident Charlie Fifer. sported Revolutionary War attire as he joined a large gathering at 311 Broad Run Road that included history buffs, neighbors, assorted officials, and area residents to celebrate the unveiling…
A tree leans out and looms over a stretch of a gently flowing Brandywine Creek in Chadds Ford on a pleasant Sunday morning.
The Kennett Library will introduce its new brand design to the public on Monday, Sept. 19, Tom Swett, the library board president, announced in a press release on Monday, Sept. 12. An open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the library, which is located at 216 E. State Street in downtown Kennett Square. Refreshments will be served from 11 a.m.…
The Mushroom Festival has released the names of winners from the various competitions held during its 31st annual event this past weekend. In the Amateur Mushroom Cook-off, Sunnyside of 'Shrooms by Sherry Kozlowski of Morgantown, W.Va., took first place. Three Ways Mushroom Breakfast Tostada Crisp with Citrus Chipotle Sauce, created by Areli Biggers of Hopkinton, Mass., earned second, and Mushroom Biscuit Egg Sandwich with Mushroom…
For the 31st year in a row, ‘shrooms ruled in Kennett Square as thousands flocked to the “The Mushroom Capital of the World” for its signature event. Under sunny skies, the Mushroom Festival, which kicked off with an evening parade on Friday, Sept. 9, boasted a diverse array of mushroom specialties, ranging from standard culinary fare such as breaded mushrooms to more offbeat offerings like…