Birmingham Township’s Meghan Shea has been named a 2017 Rhodes Scholar. She’ll attend Oxford University in England. Shea, who graduated from Unionville High School in 2013, is currently a senior at Stanford University studying environmental systems engineering. “I am so honored and humbled to receive this award, but more than that, I am feeling particularly thankful for all of the incredible teachers I had in…
Marshall E. Strey, 79, of Avondale, died Saturday, Nov. 19, at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Toni Buchheit Strey, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Born in Columbus, Wis., he was the son of the late Edwin A. and Marcella Tall Strey. He was a certified public accountant, with Deloitte, in several different locations, lastly in Nashville, Tenn. He retired…
Thomas G. Gaspar, 82, of Kennett Square, died Friday, Nov. 18. He was the husband of Katherine Lukats Gaspar, with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Budapest, Hungary he was the son of the late Joseph and the late Juliana (Springer) Gaspar. As a young man, he was a proud Scout Master and was one of the Freedom Fighters who sought to…
Five Things You Need to Know About Men's Health in Movember. It's not just the 'stashe. Many men will grow mustaches during the month of November to celebrate Movember and raise awareness of men's health issues. Movember is a glorious time of year for any man who’s been longing to grow a mustache without suffering the backlash from family, friends and significant others. But Movember…
It was a homecoming of sorts for some of the artists showing at the 41st annual Unionville Art Gala. Carol Apicella, the chairperson for this year’s gala, said 25 percent of this year’s exhibitors are new, but some art not new to the school district. Two of the new artists went to U-CF schools and a third is a longtime favorite who showed her big…
If you’ve always wondered what lies inside the historic white building in between Longwood Gardens and the Longwood Fire Company, the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau is offering an opportune time to learn. The bureau is extending an invitation to the community to stop in during its Holiday Open House week. It will run from Dec. 5 through Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to…
The critters – whimsical creations handcrafted with all-natural materials by volunteers – are returning to the Brandywine River Museum of Art. These beloved, decorative, tree ornaments and tabletop decorations offer a fun gift for environmentally-minded recipients. Made from materials such as dried flowers, pinecones, seeds, pods, and berries, they will be available from Friday, Dec. 2, through Sunday, Dec. 4. Choose from over 10,000 critters.…
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve in downtown Kennett Square, the Mushroom – a 500 pound stainless steel spore glittering with thousands of lights -- will be lowered with a countdown to the new year. The dramatic drop will mark the finale of the Fourth Annual Midnight in the Square, Kennett Square’s family-style New Year’s Eve bash with music, food and fun, according to…
For area residents who may have found that a past indiscretion continues to impede their future, the Chester County Bar Association may have a solution. In conjunction with Legal Aid of Chester County, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Bar Insurance and Trust Fund, the Chester County Bar Association is sponsoring an event titled “Understanding Expungement, Limited Access to Criminal Records and Pardons.” The…
Inmate searches at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility reportedly turned up contraband in a trio of recent, separate cases. On Friday, Nov. 18, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan announced three arrests, the result of collaborative investigations conducted by the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division and authorities at the prison. The defendants have been charged with possession of a controlled substance or contraband by…
Eleanor Mulligan Hayes, 89, of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, at Crosslands Retirement Community. She was the wife of Louis Thomas Hayes, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Born in Attleboro, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eleanor Carey Mulligan. She attended Tufts University, receiving a bachelor of arts in economics and secondary teacher certification. While at Tufts,…