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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