Roadwork for July 1 through July 7

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of July 1 through July 7. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Beginning onThursday, July 7, andFriday, July 8, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., lane restrictions are scheduled on Unionville Wawaset…

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Juan Luis Ayala Zavala of Cochranville

Juan Luis Ayala Zavala, 37, of Cochranville, died Tuesday, June 27. He was the husband of Rosa Nelli Espinoza Juarez, Born in Yuriria, GTO, Mexico, he was the son of Ismael Ayala Dimas of New Jersey and Romelia Zavala Martinez of Mexico. He was a farm worker for Matthew Walton in Cochranville. Juan was a member of St. Rocco Catholic Church in Avondale. In addition…

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Jim Duff’s lecture enchants and educates

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Jim Duff signing book of Mary Krug

Bernie and Jim Garrison of Phoenixville came prepared to immerse themselves in the life and art of Andrew Wyeth at the Brandywine River Museum of Art last Saturday. They sat in the lecture room, each holding a book in their laps, waiting for James (Jim) H. Duff, Executive Director Emeritus of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, to begin his talk. Duff was to…

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Adopt-a-Pet June 29

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Shaggy Zoinks, folks. Shaggy’s still here looking for a home. This 3-year old outgoing boy is a complete sweetie. He’s a great mix of cuddles and fun, and he gets along with other cats. He’s currently co-housed with his friend Bryce, who he wouldn’t mind going home with. Fireup…

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Around Town June 29

• The regular July meeting of the Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors, scheduled for July 5, has been canceled. • A free guided walking tour through Birmingham and Thornbury townships' historic sites will be held on Thursday, July 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Following a one-mile itinerary over the terrain where the fiercest fighting took place during in the Battle of Brandywine, the…

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Board gets update on Walkable Chadds Ford

Peter Simone of Simone Collins told Chadds Ford Township supervisors during their June 28 workshop that the Walkable Chadds Ford project is taking shape and that it's time to look for money. Simone Collins is the project consultant since inception in 2014. The overall goal of the plan is to increase pedestrian, bicycle and motor vehicle safety in the village area, as well as increasing…

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Bardolino Steakhouse now open

Some restaurants have staying power, while others come and go. Some people have one interest, while others explore new ideas. Those two points come together at Bardolino Italian Steakhouse and Seafood in the Crossroads Center on Route 1 in Concord Township. Bardolino is in the location of the former Mile High Steakhouse. One of the owners of the new venture is Chadds Ford resident Phil…

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Frank L. Casey of West Chester

Frank L. Casey, 69, of West Chester, died Thursday, June 22. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Marian (May) Casey. Frank received his bachelor’s of science degree from King's College and his master’s of business administration from St. Joseph's University. After working in trust departments for several years, he opened his own office, Comprehensive Plans Management in 1984.…

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Joan Adams of Kennett Square

Joan Adams (nee Grillo), 65, of Kennett Square, formerly of Exton. She was a relocation specialist for Cigna and Fox and Roach. Beloved wife of John Laurence Adams; loving stepmother of Catherine Adams Baldry (Richard), Dr. Lauren Adams Miltenberger (Scott); dear sister of Patricia Kirkpatrick (the late Joseph), Carol Reynolds (Larry), Vincent Grillo (Terry); devoted grandmother of Ali and Kyle and devoted aunt of Michael…

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John “Jack” Frederick Stubblebine of West Chester

John "Jack" Frederick Stubblebine, 70, of West Chester, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Sunday, June 25. Born in Philadelphia, on Jan. 14, in 1947, he was the son of the late Robert and Helen (nee Townsend) Stubblebine. John served his country proudly in the U.S Air Force from 1965 to 1969. John was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Liberato) Stubblebine; loving…

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Police Log June 28: Retail theft; accidents; DUI

• Pennsylvania State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints during the July 4 weekend beginning Friday, June 30. • State police from the Media barracks said one driver was believed injured in a two-car accident on Concord Road on June 5. A report said one vehicle was on Spring Valley Road attempting to make a left turn onto northbound Concord Road but failed to clear…

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