Archive for October 20th, 2020

Chadds Ford faces lawsuit

Ridge Road Development has filed a lawsuit against Chadds Ford Township for what it claims is a “breach of obligation.” The suit claims that Chadds Ford failed to execute necessary documents so that Ridge Road could move forward with plans to build a shopping center at Route 202 and Ridge Road. Ridge Road Development L.P. is the division of Pettinaro Construction ...

 
 

Betty B. Harkins of Kennett Square

Betty B. Harkins, 92, of Kennett Square, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, Oct. 17. She was the wife of the late George Harkins, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born at her family farm in Rosedale, she was the daughter of the late George and Ella (Clough) Buffington. She was a 1946 graduate of Kennett High School, where after many years of ...

 

Vets call to end forever wars

A disparate conglomeration of peace proponents — combat veterans, libertarians, and a Republican Party candidate for U.S. House — gathered at the grave of Gen. Smedley Butler in Oaklands Cemetery in West West Chester Monday, calling the federal government to "Bring Our Troops Home." The event was held on the 19th anniversary of the day U.S. troops — 200 Army Rangers ...

 

Joseph F. Captain Jr. of West Grove

Joseph F. Captain Jr., 86, of West Grove, died Friday, Oct. 16. H\Born in Boston, Pa., he was the son of Stella Captain and Joseph F Captain Sr., He attended Pennsylvania State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1956. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduating, he was employed by ...

 

Art Live: Making ends meet

Chester County Art Association (CCAA) has been around longer than most of us. At the start of 2020, in its 89th year, CCAA was thriving. The organization was hosting several exhibitions monthly, running classes and workshops in several locations, and much more. But lately the organization has been struggling. Executive Director Wendy Kershner recently shed some ...

 

Photo of the Week: Infiltration

Thick brush makes it appear as if camouflaged creatures are creeping forward.