Lorine Ragon of Kennett Square,

Lorine Ragon, 84, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, with her children by her side. Lorine married the late Jimmy Ragon in 1951. He was the love of her life and they shared 53 years of marriage before he died unexpectedly in 2005. Besides Texas, they made homes in Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Italy, Louisiana, and California.  They traveled the world extensively visiting six of…

Read MoreLorine Ragon of Kennett Square,

Vaccinations continue despite shortage

Delaware County is continuing to vaccinate specific personnel cited in the Phase 1A portion of the program despite a shortage of vaccine. “Due to the limited supply of the vaccine, healthcare workers, EMS staff, long-term care facilities, and medical examiner and funeral staff are the priority for vaccination distribution,” a press release said. To date, 12,343 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered, the release said, which…

Read MoreVaccinations continue despite shortage

Around Town Jan 14

Read more about the article Around Town Jan 14
Learn garden design at Mt. Cuba Center on Jan. 23and 30.

• Mt. Cuba Center is planning an in-person Garden Design workshop from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 and Jan. 30. Lee Armillei, a professional landscape designer, shows how to analyze a site, draw a basic plan, and use design principles for laying out paths, planting beds, and other garden features. Through lectures and drawing exercises, students explore design options, assess landscape…

Read MoreAround Town Jan 14

Cannabis ordinances brewing

Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission members are likely to start considering ordinances regarding marijuana businesses in 2021. The subject came up in general conversation following the reorganization portion of the commission’s Jan. 13 meeting. Commission member Timotha Trigg said he wanted the commission to begin work on an ordinance — or a series of rules — that would cover medical marijuana dispensaries, recreational sales, and…

Read MoreCannabis ordinances brewing