Long-awaited relief from what felt like an eternal winter is finally here, and it’s time to get out and about in the sunshine again. It’s the season of outdoor street festivals, backyard BBQs and happy hour locations with abundant outdoor seating. As summer approaches, doctors are reminding everyone to keep skin health top-of-mind when their bodies are being exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.…
Deborah S. Roberts, 65, of Landenberg, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 20. Debby was the founder of Nonantum Veterinary Clinic. She was devoted to her patients, their families and to her colleagues. Debby’s passion for her work was evident to everyone around her. That passion was second only to her love for her family. Debby was born Deborah Bruce…
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 June 23 through June 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • The bridge carrying Route 82 over the East Branch of Red Clay…
Today’s marketplace has transformed as to how sales are generated and sustained. And nowhere else is this more apparent than in the changing relationship between sellers and buyers. Gone are the days of pure transactional selling. Buyers don’t wait for you to come to them anymore. Instead, they seek out what they’re looking for. When they’re prepared, they choose to do business with those who…
• Secrets of an ancient world await visitors to the Delaware Museum of Natural History this summer with Mystery of the Mayan Medallion, on exhibit from June 23 to Sept. 3. Through immersive and interactive activities, visitors will discover Palenque, Mexico, where the Maya prospered for thousands of years, and — closer to present-day — an archaeological team mysteriously disappeared from their dig site while…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mamie Mamie is a gorgeous tabby who is waiting for the right person to love unconditionally. This sweet girl is affectionate on her own time, and she’ll let you know when she’d prefer to entertain herself. Mamie is friendly with folks of all ages, and she hopes to be…
A Maryland woman was indicted in May on more than 60 counts of aggravated animal cruelty and of animal abuse and neglect after 98 horses were found in what was described as unlivable conditions in March. Another 20 to 25 carcasses were found on the Wicomico County farm. Reports said some of the horse were found breaking into the house looking for food. Other horses…
Ohhhh! There are so many interesting things happening this month with more emphasis on the contemporary. Summertime can be a bit of a roll of the dice, considering so many art organizations slow down their regularly scheduled programming to accommodate waning summertime crowds. It’s also a time for them to try some new things and see how they stick. The latter is happening, in a…
Ernest R. Giese, 78, of Avondale, formerly of Philadelphia, died early Wednesday morning, June 13, in Avondale. He was the devoted husband of the late Edith A. Giese, with whom he shared 55 years of marriage. Born on Nov. 21, 1939, in Philadelphia, Ernie was the son of Ernest and Matilda Giese (Sefcik). Ernie graduated from Central High School in 1957, received a Bachelor of Arts degree…
Pennsylvania State troopers from the Avondale barracks will be wear body cameras. Troop J will be one of the first three troops to wear the cameras through the end of the year. The other Troops are B, Uniontown, and T, Somerset. In a press release, Lt. Col. Robert Evanchik said he’s a proponent of the technology and that what can be learned from the experiment…
• State police from the Media barracks said two men, both white, are being sought for stealing $222 worth of baby formula from the Walgreens on Route 202 on June. 11 • Michael Joseph Buchy,57, of Garnet Valley was charged with simple assault, according to a state police report. Police said he and the victim got into an argument that turned physical. The argument was over…