Gail Williamson Beck of Chadds Ford

Gail Williamson Beck, 78, of Chadds Ford, died on her birthday, March 8, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. Born in the Philadelphia area, she was the daughter of the late William and Gladys Daniels Williamson and resided in Garnet Valley before moving to her late residence three years ago. Gail was a graduate of Springfield High School, class of 1959 and worked in the family business, R.L.…

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Kennett Square opens talks on EMS services

A town hall meeting on EMS services last week was “the beginning of the conversation,” according to Kennett Borough Mayor Matt Fetick. It did not deal with the question of whether Kennett Fire Company’s ambulance service would continue to provide Basic Life Support services in Kennett Borough and part of Kennett Township, something officials and residents from both municipalities have been discussing during the last…

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No vote on marijuana dispensary

Hearings on two proposed zoning amendments that would allow for medical marijuana facilities in Concord Township didn’t go very far Tuesday night. The major action taken by township council — aside from answering some questions from the public — was to authorize that the hearings be re-advertised. The amendments, if approved, would make room for a medical marijuana dispensary and for a medical marijuana grow…

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Police Log March 13: Thefts, DUIs, crashes

Pennsylvania State Police • State police from the Media barracks apprehended a fugitive in Chadds Ford Township on Feb. 13. According to a police press release, troopers made a routine traffic stop on Route 1 at Harvey Road. Police determined that the driver, John Crawford White, 62, of Lincoln University, was wanted in Maryland where there was an active warrant for him. • Police are…

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