Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors are scheduled to vote next month on whether to have Brandywine Virtual Academy become the district’s online cyber option. BVA is managed and operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit but credits earned are aligned with the student's designated school. According to school board Director Vic Dupuis, contracting with BVA allows for competitive pricing for cyber instruction and allows the…
In a recent news article regarding the theft of my campaign signs by former Kennett Supervisor Michael Elling, a well-known supporter of my opponent Hunter Tower. However, this article includes the following quote from Mr. Tower’s official response to the incident that I found profoundly unsettling and disingenuous: “It has come to our attention that someone has taken down yard signs of my opponent in…
Barbara Ann Blaser, 77, of Chadds Ford, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, at her home. Mrs. Blaser was born and raised in Cincinnati, the daughter of Herbert and Barbara Frances Raabe. In her early years, she taught music after studying for six years at the College Conservatory of Music and graduated as a music major from Our Lady of Cincinnati College. She was also a school…
The Board of Directors of the Kennett Library announced that Mary S. Hutchins has been hired as the development associate for the capital campaign for the new Kennett Library. In this role, Mary will support the implementation and management of the Campaign. Hutchins has a long history in the Kennett community. Most recently, she was the executive director of Historic Kennett Square, a position she…
The Pennsylvania Legislature has an opportunity to do the right thing, the re-legalization of marijuana. Yes, re-legalize. Remember, it wasn’t always illegal to grow, sell or use the plant. But the legislature is made up of politicians. So, what are the odds that they actually do the right thing and for the right reason? It’s long past time to re-legalize cannabis and a newly introduced…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Thor Thor is a 2-year-old who was recently rescued from a condemned home, along with more than 85 other cats. With his shy black fur and entrancing eyes, he hopes to find a family just in time for Halloween. Despite his difficult start, Thor looks forward to finding his…
Edward James Murphy, 69, of Chadds Ford, Sunday Sunday, October 6. Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn DiSabatino Murphy; his children, Tracy Murphy (Jeffrey), Edward Murphy Jr. (Jackie) , Heather Murphy, Amber Murphy, Joseph Shortell, and Kelly Silliman (Robert); his grandchildren, Jessica Haney, Rebecca Haney, Veronica Haney, Valerie Murphy, Daisy Murphy, Ivy…
I occasionally come across people who say that all religions are true. They claim that God is like a mountain with many roads to the top. It doesn’t matter which road you take as long as you love others and treat them with respect. However, there is a logical problem with this idea. Jesus clearly claimed to be the only way to God. He said,…
As dual investigations continue into suspicious transactions in financial accounts earlier this year, Kennett Township supervisors continue to take steps to improve the financial and administrative health of the township. Those steps include: Hiring a full-time financial/human resources director; Hiring a human resources consultant to help the township craft policies for things like sexual harassment and whistleblowers; Holding a special meeting announcing a switch in…
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 Oct. 19-Oct. 25. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • A single lane closure is scheduled on southbound Route 202 at various locations between…
