Virginia P. Simon, formerly of Chadds Ford

Virginia P. Simon, 89, formerly of Chadds Ford, died peacefully with her children at her side on Monday, Dec. 30, at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, after a decade long struggle with dementia. Born May 9, 1930 in Trenton, N.J., she is survived by her son Mark (and Judy) Simon of West Chester, her daughter Alison (and Tom Kissel) Simon-Kissel of Ashburn, Va. She is…

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Roadwork for Jan. 4-Jan. 10

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 Jan. 4-Jan. 10. 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 — between Arbor Circle and Palmer Drive…

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Two-hour delay for U-CF

Due to an unexpected road closure on Route 82 this morning because of a fire in the Willowdale area, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be operating on a two-hour delay schedule, according to an e-mail from Superintendent of Schools John Sanville. "We have been working with emergency services and it is clear that the safest thing to do is delay schools two-hours. Since our bus…

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