Final vote totals have not yet been released for the 2020 election. According to a press release issued by Delaware County, the county Board of Elections will hold a special meeting at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, in the County Council Meeting Room, to hear challenges filed against certain provisional ballots cast in the Nov. 3 election in Delaware County. Democratic Party state representative…
Property owners in Concord Township will be getting a break on their township property taxes if the proposed budget goes through as is. Instead of no tax increase, there will be a reduction in the millage rate by 45 percent. Township manager Amanda Serock said during a Nov. 10 budget hearing that the reduction is to offset any increase in property value based on Delaware…
Sara E. Hutchinson Hodgson, 94, died in Chester County on Friday, Oct. 9. She lived most of her life in Chester County, having moved to Kendal in1996. A graduate of Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, N.Y., she was a member of the faculty at Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa, and later taught piano in the Dilworthtown, area. Sara and her husband,…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the report of an alleged rape in Concord Township. According to the police report, troopers were called on Oct. 29 to a Johnson Farm Lane residence for a domestic dispute report. During that investigation, police learned of the rape allegation. That incident reportedly took place on Oct. 21. • Someone broke…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is two months away from having a new mascot. A student vote on finalists is scheduled for early December with a reveal in January. Patrick Crater, the supervisor of athletics, gave a brief presentation on the timeline for deciding and unveiling the new mascot during the School Board’s Nov. 9 work session. The former Indian mascot was officially retired in…
Just four days after saying there was no truth to a rumor that Unionville-Chads Ford schools would close on Nov. 16 due to COVID-19, Superintendent John Sanville recommended to school board directors that they should consider returning high school and middle school classes to virtual learning. A vote on that change is scheduled for Nov. 16. Sanville's recommendation followed an update on COVID-19 case numbers…
Now that the election is over, there’s room to begin thinking about the holidays. Yes, the pandemic is still looming large and we may not be planning for large gatherings, but let’s not forego the timeless tradition of gift giving. This year both live and virtual shows and sales can be found around our area. Gallery and online events are being planned at The Art…
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While non-profits have been hurting financially for years, the COVID-19 pandemic — and the reaction to it — have forced the Chadds Ford Historical Society to go into hibernation. That was the word from Randell Spackman, president of the CFHS. Over the weekend, he sent out a press release saying: "As you know, we have been forced to cancel, or drastically change, virtually all of…
Shirley Grace Trautman, 76, of Lincoln University, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, Nov. 5. Born 1944 in Mountain City, Tenn., Shirley was the daughter of the late George T. Forrester and Frances M. Forrester. Shirley was known for her quiet and kind personality. She put everyone else first. She loved to cook for her family and made every holiday special. Her deep love…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. L'Amore This kitten's stunning looks come with a quiet, sweet disposition. As his name suggests, L'Amore is a shy, sweet, and gentle lovebug. A good-natured cuddler and volunteer favorite, he will thrive in a quiet home where he can make a permanent love connection, giving and getting lots of…