Through May 5, a memorial exhibition celebrating the life of Phyllis Mills Wyeth (Nov. 13, 1940-Jan. 14, 2019) features a selection of portraits created by her husband, artist Jamie Wyeth. Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration includes works in a variety of media by Jamie Wyeth that reflect Phyllis' vibrant spirit and love of nature, horses, and her ever-present dogs. From the late 1960s onward, Phyllis…
• Birmingham Township supervisors awarded the township’s 2019 road program to Innovative Construction Services. ICS was the lowest bidder of seven. The contract calls for spending $204,000. • The township also hired a new part-time police officer. William Behrndt will be paid $19 per hour during training. • The board made two other appointments Monday night. Christy Mobile is the new HARB secretary and will be paid $100…
Live music and an art gallery opening at Darlington Arts Center in Garnet Valley pick up the entertainment pace this Saturday, Feb. 9. Enjoyment begins with a gallery opening for area photographer Linda Braceland and purrs invitingly late into the evening with the enchanting vocals of Heidi Hayes. At 6:30 p.m., Darlington unveils Braceland’s retrospective display, titled “Through My Eyes.” The work demonstrates the power…
William Edward Burgess “Billy B”,86, of West Grove; formerly of Ridley, died Saturday, Feb. 2. Beloved husband of Dolores “Dolly” (nee Thompson); loving and devoted father of Debbie Brisgone (Michael); adored grandfather of Nicole. He was predeceased by his parents William and Ruth (nee Guinan) Burgess. Bill was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Narberth. He attended Lower Merion High School and Temple University. Bill…
Dudley E. Danielson, 83, of Oxford, formerly of Lancaster, Pa. and Clayton, N.Y., died Friday, Feb. 1, at Ware Presbyterian Village. He was the husband of Diane Ruth Danielson, with whom he shared 10 years of marriage. Born in North Chili, N.Y., he was the son of the late Guy Danielson and the late Grace Hendrickson Danielson. Dudley was a 1952 graduate of Warren High…
• Anna Foster and Zachary Micklin, both of Chadds Ford, were named to the University of Alabama’s Dean’s List with an academic record of 3.5. • Matthew Stralkowski of Chadds Ford earned dean's list honors for the Fall 2018 semester at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Md. Matthew, the son of Ms. Jennifer Lee is eligible for this honor by maintaining a 3.4-grade point…
Data Collection is underway in areas of Aston, Bethel, Chadds Ford, Chester Heights, Upper Chichester, Concord, Edgmont, Middletown and Thornbury as part of Delaware County’s Tax Reassessment Project. In March 2017, the county ordered by the court to conduct a countywide property tax reassessment, effective for the 2021 tax year. County Council contracted with Tyler Technologies Inc. in 2017 to provide real property appraisal services…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Gracie Gracie has much in common with her Kelly namesake. She’s beautiful and elegant with a natural, down to earth way with people. She’d make a great companion in just about any home. This 2-year-old can be adopted for a fee you name through Sunday, Feb. 10. Eddie Eddie…
A fractured foot won’t keep Kennett Square resident Kris Smith from participating in the May 18 Eagles Autism Challenge. Despite fracturing her foot in three places while hiking in October, Smith is determined to do the 5K walk at the event with her team from Health Mats — a Chester-based company owned by Chadds Ford resident Vince Del Rossi. Among other things, the challenge provides…
Not my usual topic but important information for all air travelers. If you are armed with this information, it may help you understand the rules for airline cancellations or delays. Important: under US law, airline flight schedules are not guaranteed. The airlines are not obliged to provide any compensation for delayed or canceled flights – even when it is their fault. What if the flight…
