In 2020, Kennett Township supervisors will help support the new library construction — but without the use of a tax increase. But sewer rates are going up. The supervisors unanimously approved the township’s 2020 budgets in a special meeting Monday night. The township will still contribute toward the new library, but the money in 2020 will come from an expected ...
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Photo of the Week: The Walker
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 31st, 2019
A tree appears determined to wade across the Red Clay Creek along Route 82 and Marshal Bridge Road in Kennett Township.
Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 30
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 30th, 2019
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Marley Marley is a big puppy looking for an active family. He loves playing with toys and could fetch for hours. He gets along with well-mannered dogs and prefers a home without cats. Marley loves everyone he meets, and one of his friends was kind enough to sponsor his ...
Catharine Gray of Chadds Ford
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 29th, 2019
Catharine Gray, 97, of Chadds Ford, died on Thursday, Dec. 26. She was predeceased by her husband, William Bruce Gray who died in 1977. She was born in Hartford, Conn., Nov. 15, 1922, the daughter of the late Raymond & Frederika Olcott. Catharine lived in New England for 48 years before moving to Pennsylvania in 1970 where she lived until her death. She was a ...
Roadwork for Dec. 28-Jan. 3
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 27th, 2019
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 Dec. 28-Jan. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Borings will cause lane closures on Smithbridge Road — ...
Robert Lee Crandell of Pennsbury Township
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 27th, 2019
Robert Lee Crandell, 87, of Pennsbury Township, died surrounded by his loving family on Monday, Dec. 23. Bob was born Sept. 27, 1932, in Buffalo, N.Y. to Guy & Lena Crandell. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of 64 years, children Roberta (Doug) Lottes, Catherine (Joel) Gann, Mark (Barbara) Crandell, Donna (Greg) Grinnell, Rhonda (David) Ekholm, 16 ...
Edwin A. Schuller Jr. of Chadds Ford
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 26th, 2019
Dr. Edwin A. Schuller Jr., 69, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family in spirit on Monday, Dec. 23. Ed was born on Nov. 12, 1950, to his proud parents, the late Edwin A. Schuller Sr. and Marguerite (nee McCully). Ed was a devoted Catholic, an altar boy throughout his childhood, and sang in a choir as a teenager and young adult, which took ...
Around Town Dec. 26
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 26th, 2019
• The Chester County Arts Association will host an opening reception for its January exhibits on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibits include Thinking in Reverse invitational printmaking exhibit and a non-juried group show, All Things In Motion! • Steve Forbert & The New Renditions Trio will perform two shows at The Kennett Flash on Tuesday, Dec. 31. ...
Students support families in need
Posted by Press Release on December 25th, 2019
Students and alumni from both Unionville and Kennett High Schools will be joining forces on Saturday, Jan. 4 to present a Unionville-Kennett Holiday Showcase in support of people in need in the Kennett Square area. The showcase will be presented free of charge in the Unionville High School Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. and will feature approximately 20 performances ...
Police Log Dec. 25: Crash on Route 1
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 25th, 2019
No official report has yet been released, but one person was transported for treatment of injuries following a two-car crash in Pennsbury Township on Dec. 23, according to a state trooper who responded to the scene. The accident happened at 10:57 a.m. on Route 1 and Independence way at the entrance to the Pennsbury Township property. A westbound motorist attempted ...
Linda M. Vahey of Chadds Ford
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 24th, 2019
Linda M. Vahey, 67, of Chadds Ford, died Sunday, Dec. 22. Born to George and Alberta Gilbert Abbott, Linda was raised and educated in Boothwyn and graduated from Chichester High School, Class of 1970. She has resided the past year in Chadds Ford, previously resided in Upper Chichester, for 38 years. Linda received her associate degree from Delaware County Community ...
