Donald C. Allaband Sr. of Unionville

Donald C. Allaband Sr., 70, of Unionville, died Saturday, June 10, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Sharon Allaband, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Earl and Eva Crosson Allaband. Donald was the environmental services manager at Kendal/Crossland Communities for the past 17 years. He attended the Unionville…

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James P Malchione of Kennett Square

James P Malchione, 74, of Kennett Square, and a resident of Pocopson Home in Chester County, died suddenly on Saturday, June 9, of natural causes while visiting with family in Quarryville. Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late A. Paul and Alice Malchione. Jim worked in the mushroom industry for many years and later as a custodian for the Avon Grove School…

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Academic Achievement June 12

• Alicia Adams and Meredith Jones, both from Chadds Ford, were named to the Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania. Adams is a marketing major and Jones is literary and textual major. To be eligible for York’s Dean’s List, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. • Madison Russo-Bradley and…

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Heartburn vs. Acid Reflux vs. GERD

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If acid reflux, and the heartburn it causes, becomes chronic, it can progress to GERD.

What’s the Difference? Heartburn is very common, affecting more than 60 million Americans at least once a month. Acid reflux and GERD are related to heartburn but each means something a little different. While none of the conditions are life-threatening, they can lead to medical complications and more severe diseases if they’re not treated. Acid Reflux: A Very Common Problem Acid reflux happens when your…

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