Sheila Connolly Gentile, 70, of Kennett Square, died on Friday, Jan. 5th, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Richard F. Gentile, who recently died Thursday, Jan. 11, and with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Bennington, Vt., she was the daughter of the late John F. Connolly and the late Elizabeth McPherson Connolly. Sheila attended Mount Ida Junior College in…
Jean Renard Davis, 91, of West Grove, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, after a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Horace Ewing Davis with whom she shared 62 years of marriage and who died in 2009. Jean was the daughter of Gaston W. and Violett V. Renard and sister to the late Evelyn R. Wyckoff and Margaret R. Eder. Her sister, Dorothy R.…
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“Stay warm.” With each bitter cold snap this winter, we tell each other to “stay warm.” We mean it, it is cold outside, dangerously so. We would be remiss, though, if we stopped at thinking about the temperature, wind chills, and whether the heat is working. There is also a biting chill in today’s civil discourse. Today, we need to say and hear “stay warm”…
Longwood Gardens provides a colorful escape from the winter blues this season during Orchid Extravaganza, running January 20 through March 25. The heated 4-acre conservatory transports guests into a warm oasis featuring thousands of vibrant orchid blooms displayed in extraordinary ways. In addition to the one-of-a-kind horticultural display, Orchid Extravaganza features activities and programs for the entire family, including the debut of a Winter Blues…
A sunny but cold Sunday evokes a classic image.
In this new year of 2018, I unearthed a treasure from the last century. That is, watching Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood once again. More than 35 years ago, my children would sit in rapt attention to Mr. Rogers soothing songs and now it’s my granddaughter who carries on the tradition. I remember looking forward every day to Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood which aired in the evening before…
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 Jan. 13 through Jan. 19. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on Naamans Creek Road, between Marian Drive and Ebright Road, in…
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the skeletal remains found in Caln Township in March 2017 as those of Barbara Keenan of Marcus Hook. The results of a forensic DNA analysis performed by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification were received on Jan. 8 and provided the basis for this definitive identification. Chester County Coroner Dr. Christina VandePol said, “This DNA…
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is now the proud owner of "Twin Bridges," a painting by the late Paul Scarborough. It was a gift from several members of the Friends of Twin Bridges. Seven members of the group — Jenny and Wendell Fenton, Ford and Brian Draper, Bob and Lynn Luft and David Harrington — bought the painting from Barbara Moore Fine Art in December…
If you have watched or heard any of the attest news highlights in recent weeks, the topic of sexual harassment is popping up all over the country and across industries. Increased education and awareness of the behaviors and conduct that lead to violations of employee’s rights in the workplace have and will continue to lead to an increase in complaints and litigation. Ignorance in this…