July 2, 2019 - Chadds Ford Live

Frances Mary Stolnis, formerly of Chadds Ford

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 2, 2019

Frances Mary Stolnis, 87, of Knoxville, Tenn., formerly of Chadds Ford and Springfield, died early Saturday morning, June 29, surrounded by her children at the home of her daughter. Fran attended The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and was a member of St Cornelius Catholic Church in Chadds Ford. She grew up in Southwest Philadelphia and graduated from Bartram High School. Fran…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on July 2, 2019

The Newlin Grist Mill in Concord Township dates back to 1704. And even though it hasn’t operated commercially since 1941, things still tend to wear out. One of those things is the actual mill wheel that now needs to be replaced. But how to do that? For Executive Director Tony Shahan the how was a no brainer. Go old school. Make a wheel for an…