• Casey Cattie, of Pennsbury Township, qualified for the Spring 2017 Dean's List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade-point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. • Alicia Adams, of Chadds Ford, graduated Cum Laude from York College of Pennsylvania on May 13. Adams earned a bachelor’s of science degree in…
Dolores M. Baxter, 85, of Kennett Square, died Monday, May 15, at Crosslands Retirement Community. She was the wife of Richard A. Baxter, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Sunbury, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Irene Kerstetter Mull. Mrs. Baxter was a homemaker, potter and artist. She was a member of Al-Anon and was a volunteer at…
Charles “CJ” Joseph Huth Jr., 35, of West Grove, died Monday, May 15, in New Cumberland. Born in Chester, he was the son of Charles J. Huth Sr, of Newark, and Penny Hipple Huth of West Grove. CJ was a carpenter working for Zvorsky Construction in New Cumberland. He was an avid fisherman, he enjoyed outdoors activities, four wheeling, carpentry, bowling, music, playing the guitar,…
Pennsbury Township supervisors are considering a request from Fair Districts PA to support that group's efforts to end gerrymandering in Pennsylvania. But, they want to re-word a proposed resolution. Carol Catanese, a Pennsbury resident and member of Fair Districts presented the supervisors with a proposed resolution during the board's May 17 meeting. The resolution says the township supports a change the way legislative and congressional districts…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Misty Who can resist a stylish girl in a tuxedo? Misty is a petite tuxie who would make a great family cat and companion. She’s an outgoing 2-year-old who loves a good tussle with her toys. Misty would love to go home in Bennie’s May Days, with free adoptions…
• The Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour, benefiting the library's Children's Programs and Adult Literacy, will be held on Saturday, June 3, from 10 to 4. This year's tour, It's All About the View, will explore the Unionville area known for its horse farms, equestrian sports and stunning views of the rolling hills of Chester County. Tickets for the tour are $40 and may…
There were few contested races in Tuesday's primary and in some cases, fewer voters. Chester County Voters' Services reported a total turnout of 14 percent of voters. There was no such reporting on Delaware County's website. The one contested race in the area was for district judge in District 15-3-04 out of Kennett Square. There were five candidates running and all five cross-filed to run…
• Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints during the Memorial Day weekend, May 26 through 29. • Police said they took Leshay Antoinette Roland, 23, of Philadelphia, into custody on retail theft charges following an incident in the East Marlborough Township Walmart on May 13. • An unidentified 45-year-old woman was arrested after police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in her vehicle during…
As we spring into summer, we get ready to celebrate Memorial Day. The unofficial start to summer, the official start to the grilling season, the smiles and sun are out in full vigor. Whether you have had your grill for decades or picked it up days ago, it still needs some TLC to make it ready for good times and good food. For the first…
David Alan Scott, 86, formerly of Chadds Ford, son of the late Albert T. Scott and late Isabel Russell Scott, died Sunday, May 14. David was born in Holmes, where he continued to live throughout his formative years, attending and graduating from Ridley Township High School. After high school, he attended Penn State University where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in Horticulture in 1953.…
David “Max” Maxwell, 56, of Avondale, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 14. David is survived by his fiancée, Laurie Blackburn, with whom he shared two loving years. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Donald C and the late Mary Lois (Young) Maxwell. After receiving his education, David went on to have various jobs, including…