Charles ‘Chuck’ Gawthrop Shoemaker, 93, of Kennett Township, died Feb. 24, at Kendal at Longwood. He was born to William MacClean Shoemaker, Jr. and Mary Hickman Gawthrop on Dec. 26, 1923 in Kennett Square, the youngest of three children. At the age of 6, he moved with his parents to Wilmington, where he attended Alexis I. duPont School then Wilmington Friends School. In the late 1930s,…
Toll Bros. proposed development of Crebilly Farms in Westtown Township has now led the West Chester Area School District to seek $645,000 per year from Toll. The money would be used to help offset added expense to the district should the 317-new home development go forward. WCASD directors approved a resolution to ask for the money during its March 27 meeting. The resolution said the…
• On Saturday, April 1, the Mill at Anselma will open for the 2017 season. Hours are Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Memorial Day. Expanded hours Thursday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day. Weekends only after Labor Day through Dec. 9. New this year: tours of the Mill will also include the Spring House…
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, April 3. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. POLO Hi, my name is Polo and I…