Raymond D. McGovern Sr., 82, of West Grove, died Tuesday, May 8, at the VA Medical Center Hospice in Coatesville. Born in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Howard McGovern and the late Helen Moran McGovern. Raymond was a security officer at Longwood Gardens, retiring in 2015, after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, The…
Someone recently asked me what the difference was between the two democratic candidates running the 160th Legislative District. For me, it comes down to one thing: the candidate. They’re both Democrats. They’re both essentially fighting for the same things. What makes them different is how they have approached an issue that is important to me. I’m an advocate for Gun Violence Prevention. I have been part of the movement…
For the first time in my 32 years as a registered Democratic voter in Pennsylvania, we have a contested primary for a PA state legislator. Two candidates to choose from, both are light-years ahead of the current representative, Steve Barrar. Both candidates embrace similar stances on all the issues I feel are most pertinent to elevating this state out of the dark ages. Anton Andrew…
I am supposed to know better. I should know from experience, and I should know from faith. And when it came to my daughter’s bat mitzvah, I should not have forgotten the Jewish wisdom of Shabbat when trying to make Shabbat fit into the party instead of the other way around. My daughter celebrated that Jewish rite of passage known as becoming bat mitzvah (literally, daughter…
To begin the process of remodeling our kitchen, the old was gutted and appliances were going to be thrown away. Donating to Goodwill or other non-profits was not possible — our old kitchen was “too old” despite all being in working condition. Freecycle to the Rescue. Freecycle is an online listing service sort of like Craig’s List but, as the name implies, “free.” The mission…
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 May 12 through May 18. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Westtown Township is planning overnight periodic lane closures on U.S. 202 next…
Frank Steele, 92, of West Grove, died Wednesday, May 9. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Fisher Steele, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage. Born in Russellville, in 1925, he was the son of the late J. Herman and Velva Gordon Steele. Frank’s mother Velva died when he was six months old and he and his brother John were raised in the…
Mary Kathleen Badger Hughes, 89, of West Grove, died Monday, May 7, at her home. She was the wife of Lee Hughes, who died in 2015 and with whom she shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Ash County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late William and Cora Thompson Badger. Mary was a machine operator for Denney-Reyburn Tag Company in West Chester for more…
John “Rocky” Solitario, 86, of Wilmington, died Sunday, May 6, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in Phoenixville, he was the son of the late John Solitario and the late Mary Vincent Solitario. Rocky was a self-employed landscaper. Prior to that, he was in the excavation and construction business. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed gardening, watching sports on TV and enjoyed being with his…
Toll Bros. does not want Neighbors for Crebilly to be involved in their appeal of the Westtown supervisors’ decision denying the conditional use application for Crebilly Farm, according to a lawyer for the neighbors’ group. “We filed a petition to intervene,” Mark Thompson said at a meeting Wednesday at The Concept School in Westtown. “We found out today that Toll Bros. does not want this…
Did you get out for the May First Friday last weekend? Carspecken-Scott Gallery held the opening Thursday night for Frances Roosevelt’s solo exhibit of recent work. The gallery was bustling! The Square Pear Fine Art Gallery (formerly Mala Galleria) made its debut with its new name last week. Their exhibition, “Everyday Moments” features work form Olga Nelson, Cheryl Elmo, Cheryl Schlenker, Kimberly Hoechst, Kathleen Friedenberg,…