William A. Finnen Jr., 89, of West Grove, died Sunday, April 7, at Penn Medicine Hospice, West Chester, PA. He was the husband of Jane Abernethy Finnen, who passed away Feb. 7, and with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in Union, N.J., he was the son of the late William A. Finnen and the late Lillian Steigerwald Finnen of Landenberg. Bill served…
Southern Chester County Regional Police • Nelson Lopez-Aguilar, 22, of Toughkenamon, was arrested and charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, as well as with giving false identification to law enforcement, a report said. The incident happened in the 100 block of Bancroft Road in New Garden Township on March 30, after police observed his vehicle swerve across the center and fog lines and nearly…
The Brandywine Conservancy brought the public into a discussion of a long-range master plan Monday with a town hall type meeting at Chadds Ford Elementary School. On hand were Virginia Logan, the conservancy’s executive director, as well as representatives from two architecture firms who shared a general concept for the plan that, Logan said, would be for the next 30 years. “It will be relevant…
Vultures keep an eye out for roadkill — or any other possible source of food — along Route 926 in Westown Township.
Reporters can be a suspicious lot. And we should be, especially when it comes to politicians and government entities. And make no mistake, public schools are government entities. School board members are politicians, they hold elected office and levy taxes. A school district superintendent is appointed by those politicians and is, therefore, a political appointee. So, when a superintendent sends out an email on a…
Fireworks & Fountains illuminate the night sky at Longwood Gardens this summer with six new awe-inspiring shows. Featuring jets that propel water as high as 175 feet, stunning lighting that can create an infinite number of color combinations, stirring music, and elaborate fountain choreography, each show is a spectacle to remember. To Philly, With Love—May 26 at 9:15 pm Come Rock Around the Clock, do…
Charles Evan Law, 78, of West Grove, died Saturday, April 6, at his residence. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late George Law Sr. and the late Catherine Russ. Charles worked for Kennett Crouse for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He enjoyed watching nature and being with his family and friends. Charles is survived by one brother, George Law Jr. and his…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Lala Lala is a gorgeous 2-year-old who is a star runner with our Dogger volunteer jogging program. One look at her soulful eyes, and you’ll be hooked. Lala would make a good family dog and would like to meet any potential canine family. She can be adopted for a…
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 April 6-April 12. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PennDOT has announced that Brandywine Creek Road is scheduled to close in both directions between…
If you liked the 1988 movie “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” make sure you check out the latest offering from Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Even if you aren’t familiar with the story – popularized in the film with Steve Martin and Michael Caine – the version of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” by Uptown’s Resident Theatre Company will make you a fan. “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is accepting winter services feedback through an online survey. The public can take the survey through May 7 at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PennDOTWinter. “We are proud of our winter operations and communications,” PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said. “This survey will help measure public expectations and identify educational opportunities.” The 10-question survey asks how often respondents travel during poor weather, how they rate PennDOT’s…