Archive for April 24th, 2017

UHS percussion group seventh in world

Unionville High School’s Indoor Percussion Ensemble is returning from the Winter Guard International World Championships in Dayton, Ohio as the seventh best in the world in the Scholastic A Division. Unionville competed against 64 groups from around the country in the preliminary round to advance to the semi-final round against 32 groups, and then to the finals ...

 
 

William “Bill” J. Claycomb of Kennett Square

William “Bill” J. Claycomb, 71, of Kennett Square,  died Friday, April 21,  at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the husband of Linda Mae Gutowski Claycomb, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in Lansing, N.C., he was the son of the late Marvin and Willa Mae Miller Claycomb. During his childhood, Bill loved motocross dirt bikes.  He was an ...

 

Michael Hangartner of Lincoln University

Michael Hangartner, 61, of Lincoln University, died peacefully Friday, April 14, at Season’s Hospice at Christiana Hospital. Born in Hannibal, Mo., he was the son of Marcella (Dillig) Hangartner and the late Christopher Hangartner. After completing his education, Michael became a machine set up and repairman. He was employed by Briggs & Stratton, Co. until his ...

 

Six reasons breastfeeding is great for your baby

If you’re a first-time mother, breastfeeding might seem like an intimidating prospect. However, it is quite literally the most natural thing in the world, and the benefits for you and your baby are significant. Doctors advise mothers to begin breastfeeding as soon as they can; waiting a couple of days until you get home from the hospital is often a big mistake. ...