Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • State police cited a 17-year-old woman from Coatesville for failing to stop at a stop sign in Pennsbury Township following a two-vehicle crash at Route 1 and Brintons Bridge Road on Dec. 5. The accident happened at 9:07 p.m. when the young driver ran the stop sign and crossed onto Route 1 from southbound Brintons Bridge, striking the vehicle…
Clara Elizabeth Pfitzenmeyer, 86, of Claymont, formerly of Chadds Ford, died at home Friday, Dec. 18. Born in Embreeville, raised in Chadds Ford, Clara was the daughter of the late Martin and Ethel Turner. She was a 1953 graduate of Kennett High School. Clara was employed in the banking industry for most of her working career. She was a member of Atonement United Methodist Church,…
A 70-year-old man has admitted to illegal voting by registering his deceased mother to vote, then applying for and sending in an absentee ballot in her name to vote for President Donald Trump. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced the filing of criminal charges against Bruce Bartman, 70, of Marple Township for illegally voting in place of his deceased mother in the Nov. 3,…
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) is thankful for the long-time partnership and support with the amazing Manfredi family. Manfredi Cold Storage has generously supported our two annual holiday food distributions with donations of chickens and turkeys for more than 15 years. These last several years Manfredi Cold Storage has donated over 1,000 meals annually. Frank, John, and Frankie Jr. have always been guys that this…
A warm and cozy area for meditation is not quite as inviting when the temperatures hover in the low 30s.
Returning to work or upgrading a career involves careful planning, especially during a pandemic. If you are looking for assistance, New Choices, a free career development program now offered online through Delaware County Community College, can help. The College is offering a free, one-week, virtual synchronous program, in which an instructor will guide participants through topics including resume writing, interview communication, using LinkedIn, and determining…
Vera M. Cole, 101, of Oxford, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, at The Ware Presbyterian Village. She was preceded in death by her parents Ray P. and Mabel Roth Reese, her husband of 52 years Ray D. Cole, and her son Jay Dennis Cole. As a homemaker, Vera was able to be a cub scout leader, a piano teacher for more than 50 years, a past…
Kenneth Robert Renn, 77, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully at his home with family by his side on Wednesday, Dec. 16. He was a devoted husband, proud father, and grandfather. He loved traveling with his wife, working with his hands, fixing things, and treasured his time with family. Ken was born on Jan. 31, 1943, in Shamokin, to the late Howard and Rita Zelinskie Renn.…
Joseph P. Versagli Sr., 87, of Landenberg, died Monday, Dec. 14, at Jennersville Hospital. He was the husband of Lorena “Reni” Cocciolone Versagli, with whom he shared 65 year of marriage. Born in Landenberg, he was the son of the late Gusippe Versagli and the late Assunta Latttanzio Versagli. Joe was a lifelong mushroom grower, and part-owner of G. Versagli and Sons in Landenberg, retiring…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Carson Carson is a very friendly playful little dog. He loves toys and running around the yard. This silly goofball makes people laugh. Carson is hoping for an active family that’s ready for some adventures. He loves treats and is very affectionate and loving. Carson is a ladies’ man…
Psalm 23 is a beautiful and glorious piece of ancient Hebrew poetry. Countless people have valued and prayed it throughout human history. But it is still valuable today as well. Therefore, using my monthly column here at Chadds Ford Live, I’m going to walk through this psalm verse by verse over the next six months, Lord willing. So, here’s our first verse today: “The LORD…