Janie W. Hudler of Avondale

Janie W. Hudler, 84, of Avondale, died Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Pocopson Home. She was the wife of Harold Hudler, who died in 2004, and with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy Wallace and the late Mary Lou Vannoy Wallace. Janie was a machine operator at NVF, Newark, retiring after…

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Murphy: ‘Difficult’ running as a Republican

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Chadds Ford Township Republican Party loyalists mingle prior to the start of the party’s luncheon at Brandywine catering on Saturday.

While this year's elections are mostly uncontested local affairs, Chadds Ford Township Republicans urged party members to get the vote out in November. According to township Supervisors' Chairman Frank Murphy, it's "difficult" to run as a Republican. "It's become increasingly difficult time to be a Republican running for office, and we all know it," Murphy told the group during the party luncheon at Brandywine Catering…

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Chester County Day: Hills, thrills and chills

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A home on East Marshall Street in West Chester showcases a backyard oasis on Chester County Day.

Uncommon items such as an antique dental chair, Emmy Awards, and an “Indian” door combined with near-perfect weather to entertain guests of the 77th Annual Chester County Day, the longest continuously running house tour in the country. This year’s popular fundraiser for Chester County Hospital — held annually on the first Saturday of October  — commemorated the institution’s 125th anniversary. Founded in 1892, the hospital…

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Is vaping a healthier alternative to smoking?

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E-cigarettes are considered smokeless since they produce a vapor instead of smoke

While it is general knowledge that smoking cigarettes is bad for you, many Americans still continue to smoke. In recent years, e-cigarettes have been introduced and marketed as a healthy alternative to conventional cigarettes. There is a belief that smoking e-cigarettes can be less dangerous than smoking regular cigarettes.“While e-cigarettes are tobacco-free, there is evidence that they contain other harmful chemicals and still exposing the…

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