Alfred Thomas Powell, 78, of the Unionville area, died Thursday, Nov. 5, at his residence surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was the loving and devoted husband of 53 years to Christina Filomena (Fazio) Powell. Born on May 4, 1942, in West Chester, he was the son of the late Alfred Hunter Powell and Dorothy (Hironimus-Powell) Bolin. Surviving him, in addition to his wife,…
When I read about Pizzas by Elizabeth in Greenville, Del., offering “Sonshine Surprise” pizza parties to deserving people, I immediately thought of nominating Trader Joe's Manager, Pat Ford, and his amazing crew at the Wilmington store. I have been going to this store since it's opening and my mother & I briefly visited together just before she was taken by breast cancer. The people who…
James J. Robinson (JR), 74, of West Grove, and Ocean City, N.J., and formerly of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Oct. 31. He was born Aug. 17, 1946, in Philadelphia, to the late James F. and Dorothy (Murphy) Robinson. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Eileen (Scattergood), his daughter Lyndsay Stephens (Corson), son James J. Jr, and his grand dog Charlie. Jim is…
While vote counting has reached its designated end time end, it may take longer to get a certified count. Pennsylvania House Speaker Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking for a full audit of the counts before the certification of any results, according to a press release Cutler sent. According to that release, "…an audit is needed because of a litany…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Nov. 7 to Nov. 13. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Roadway rehabilitation continues to cause lane closures on Unionville Road, between Manor…
The voting process has integrity. If you don’t believe it, sign up to work the polls. Carefully counting ballots takes time and we all must respect and thank the many poll workers who don’t make much money and have to work grueling hours to serve our democratic republic. It is utterly hurtful and anti-American to cry election fraud with no evidence. It is appalling that…
As has been said, "It ain't over until it's over." What might feel to some as "the vote count that never ends," should end sometime today, Friday, Nov. 6., or tomorrow. County voter service departments are to count all mail-in votes that arrive by 5 p.m. today, as long as the envelopes have postmarks dated no later than 8 p.m., Nov. 3, election day. According…
Former Delaware County Councilwoman and Concord Township Supervisor Colleen Morrone is back at the big table in Concord Township. On Wednesday night, Township Council appointed Morrone to replace Peter Pagano, who resigned from Council in October after serving for nine months. Council Vice President John Gillespie moved to appoint Morrone, saying he had previously served with her for about 13 years, five on the Planning…
• The Newlin Grist Mill Trails are now reopening to the public on Nov. 9. The trails had been closed due to heavy rain and flooding in August. Visitors should keep in mind that while the grounds and major trails are reopening, repair work in the park is ongoing and should use caution and be mindful of marked trails that are still closed while repairs…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks State police reported a rear-ender accident at Routes 1 and 202 in which the suspect driver fled the scene. The incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Oct. 26. The report said a 58-year-old woman from Delaware was stopped at the light in the southbound left lane of 202 when she was struck from behind. Police said the woman was…
Prohibitionists are losing their decades-long fight to lock people up for ingesting or inhaling certain substances, substances that make no money for big pharma. Specifically, cannabis and psilocybin — marijuana and magic mushrooms. In the Nov. 3 general election, voters in four states — New Jersey, Arizona, South Dakota, and Montana — said yes to adult use of recreational cannabis. Voters in Oregon said the…