Pocopson to review Barnard House proposals

At least three of the 19 companies who submitted proposals for the Barnard House feasibility study will have a chance to be interviewed by the Pocopson Township supervisors.  The proposals specify renovations needed for re-purposing the building for use by the township and Kennett Underground Railroad. Each of the supervisors will pick her top five proposals and send the list to Vice Chairman Elaine DiMonte,…

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Elvera “Elvie” Piacentino Stengel of West Grove

Elvera “Elvie” Piacentino Stengel, 94, of West Grove, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, April 10. Elvie was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul G. Stengel, in 2007, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Civitella, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maria (Pasquale) Piacentino. She was co-owner of Stengel Welding of…

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Ian Nathaniel Rodriguez Hernandez

Baby Boy Ian Nathaniel Rodriguez Hernandez, born on April 4, 2017, in West Chester, died Sunday, April 9, at A.I. DuPont Hospital in Wilmington. He was the son of Ruth Rodriguez of Kennett Square. A memorial mass will be held at St. Rocco’s Catholic Church at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com Arrangements by the Cleveland & Grieco Funeral Home,…

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Prostitute not paid, gets violent

According to Westtown-East Goshen police, a prostitute seeking revenge for not getting paid led to burglary, assault, weapons and other charges. In a press release, police said a prostitute — later identified as Monica Iris DeJesus, from Philadelphia — made a house call to a condominium in East Goshen Township on April 9 but was not paid for her visit. She left but returned shortly…

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Police Log April 12: Burglary in Chadds Ford; trespass; stolen jerky

Pennsylvania State Police • A home on Top of the Oaks in Chadds Ford Township was burglarized sometime between March 24 and April 3, according to a state police report. Police said they responded to a call at 4:36 p.m. on April 3, and that thieves had taken a safe, documents, CDs, a leaf blower, TV and jewelry. • State police from the Media barracks…

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