It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Constance Sallie (Reichard) Taylor, 94, of Chadds Ford, on the afternoon of July 18. She passed at home with her daughter Cindy at her side, listening to music and stories of wonderful family times, and following a day-long visit by her four children and other family members. Constance was born in Allentown on New…
While there are privacy concerns for many regarding the government’s use of facial recognition software, the Brandywine Valley SPCA is using facial recognition to reunite lost pets with their owners. In a press release, the BVSPCA said it’s joining other shelters across the country in using the technology to identify lost dogs and cats. “Every dog and cat that enters a BVSPCA shelter has their…
Chadds Ford’s Nicholas Scull owes his career choice to his grandmother. She’s the person who got him a job as a hospital orderly 14 years ago, and now the 38-year-old father of two is on his way to a degree in public safety — with the help of a scholarship from Crozer Hospital EMS. Scull, a working paramedic, is one of six recipients of the…
The National Weather Service is continuing its heat advisory from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. tonight, July 22. A heat index of up to 104 is expected. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. People are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police said they cited Alyce Faye Eichelberger, 22, of West Chester, for following too closely following an accident on Route 202 in Chadds Ford on July 15. Details on the accident were not included in the release, but police said Eichelberger was transported for treatment of injures. • Police said they arrested Ryan Kendall, 28, and Victoria Pate,…