The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mason Mason is a polite 9-year-old hoping for a loving, calm place to enjoy his golden years. This stunning senior loves nothing more than a comfy bed, belly rubs from his favorite humans and, of course, any yummy treat. He has no problem showing off some tricks for you…
Happy 3.1415926 or Pi Day! If there’s ever a day to explain away ordering an entire pizza for yourself, it would be today. So, I say, take full advantage! While you’re doing that, I’ll tell you a little bit about what’s going on in the arts this week and next week. This Friday, Church Street Gallery will debut a new exhibition of Margo Allman’s work…
Thomas Walker Mathewson Jr., 75, of West Grove, died Monday, March 12, at his residence. He was the husband of Delores Roberts Mathewson, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Providence, R.I., he was the son of the late Thomas Walker Mathewson and the late Tacey Whitlock Mathewson. He retired in 1998 as an automotive parts salesman, last working at Kennett Auto Parts,…
Stephen C. Stitsworth, 71, of West Chester, died March 9. Born in Indianapolis, Ind., he made his home in Philadelphia, after serving in the military. He was the son of the late Dale and Betty Stitsworth (nee Carl). Stephen served in the United States Navy on the USS Taconic during the Vietnam War Era. He was employed by SEPTA and spent 38 years as Director…
• A 17-year-old motorist was cited for his involvement in a March 2 accident in East Marlborough Township. A police report said the teenager was driving on Ivystone Place and pulled out into traffic on Route 82 into the path of a southbound vehicle. The youth reported no injury, police said, but the driver of the other vehicle did report a minor injury. Southern Chester…
As anticipated, Toll Bros. has appealed Westtown Township's denial of the builder's conditional use plan for the development of Crebilly Farm. No court date is yet scheduled, but the matter will be heard in Chester County Court of Common Pleas. Toll is the equity owner of the farm located between Route 926, Route 202, W. Pleasant Grove Road and New Street. The developer wants to…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board Directors unanimously voted to approve the hiring of Steve Silva as the new vice principal at Unionville High School. Silva replaces Rudy Reif who retired. Superintendent of Schools John Sanville said Silva was part of the "strongest candidate pool I've ever seen." There were more than 100 applicants who went through a series of interviews and screenings, including writing samples…
Mercedes Miller Hannum, 100, of Wilmington, formerly of Kennett Square, died Monday, March 12. She was the daughter of the late Samuel and Katie Musick Miller. She was raised in the rural environs of Northampton. While living with her sister in Kennett Square in order to attend West Chester State Teachers College, she met Harold Hannum with whom she shared 64 years of married life,…
Betty Jane Dreisbach Crosson, 87, of Chadds Ford, died Friday, March 9 at the Pocopson Home in West Chester. She was the wife of the late Robert Crosson who died in 1992 and with whom she shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, she was a daughter of the late William H. and the late Erma A. (Gaul) Dreisbach Sr. Betty worked for Hillendale…
The splendor of spring emerges at Longwood Gardens March 31 to May 6. Enjoy hundreds of lush acres featuring burgeoning gardens of daffodils, tulips, azaleas, wisteria, and more, while flowering magnolias and cherry trees color the landscape. Indoors, lilies, delphiniums, echium, and hydrangeas take center stage, filling the Conservatory with fragrance and color. During peak bloom, Longwood’s historic 600-foot long Flower Garden Walk boasts more…
