Richard B. Simon, formerly of Chadds Ford

Richard B. Simon,- born Jan. 21, 1930 in Spring City, and formerly of Chadds Ford, died peacefully with his children at his side on Tuesday, Sept. 18  at Jenner's Pond in West Grove, after a three-year struggle with dementia.  He was 88. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ginny, his son Mark (and Judy) Simon of West Chester, his daughter Alison (and Tom…

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Roadwork for Sept. 29 to Oct. 5

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 Sept. 29 to Oct. 5. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Motorists will encounter lane closures in both directions on Route 1between the Newark…

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Flood warning for Chadds Ford

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Chadds Ford area for this afternoon into late night or whenever the warning is lifted. At 7:30 a.m., the stage was 6.8 feet. Flood stage is 9 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. The creek is expected to rise above flood stage around midday and continue to rise to near 9.7 feet by this evening.…

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The Human Resource: Bonuses for everyone? Don’t be silly

Does your organization provide all employees with a discretionary bonus each year? Perhaps your organization creates a pool of money annually and divides it up amongst the employees. While implementing a discretionary bonus program in which everybody benefits financially sounds wonderful, it is important to note there are problems inherent in a discretionary program that can both expose you to legal risk and create negative…

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