District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has charged L’Toray Hill, 35, a security guard with the Penn Wood School District, with institutional sexual assault and related charges resulting from conduct beginning when the victim was a third-grade student at Walnut Street Elementary School and culminating in a sexual relationship when she was 16 years old. “This case provides a classic example of the grooming behavior that often…
Larry James Kilby, 70, of West Grove, died Sunday, Jan. 24, at Lancaster General Hospital with his family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Linda (Shelton) Kilby with whom he shared almost 46 years of marriage. Born on Oct. 10, 1950, in Wilmington, he was the son of the late Smith and Elsie (Gouge) Kilby. Mr. Kilby was a graduate of Avon…
Delaware County opened a COVID-19 Call Center on Monday, Jan. 25, to answer COVID-19 related questions from individuals, organizations, and businesses. The COVID-19 Call Center will be open Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In addition to responding to phone calls, the Center will also respond to emailed inquiries. While the Call Center staff will attempt to answer all…
Edward J. Madonna, 78, of Philadelphia, and formerly of Kennett Square, died Friday, Jan. 22. Eddie is survived by his life partner of 16 years, Robert J. Shannahan; his sister, Marlene (Madonna) McDonough; his Uncle Claude Madonna; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Ella C. and Daniel P. Madonna, and his brother, Daniel P. Madonna, III. Eddie…
Walter Larry Yates, 84, of New London, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, at his home. He was the husband of Ethel Kay Thompson Yates, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Greensboro, N.C., he was a son of the late Walter Clearon Yates and the late Lovie Irene Draughon Yates. Larry earned a bachelor’s degree from Penn State and remained a lifelong Lions…
Steven Jerome Goddard, 81, of West Grove, died Jan. 2, at his home. He was the husband of Marna Mason Goddard, 82, who died Jan. 14. They shared 56 years of marriage. Steve was born in Louisville, Ky., graduated from Rice University, and earned his doctorate from MIT. He worked for DuPont. Marna was born in Hartford, Conn., graduated from Earlham College, and earned her…
Whether we recognize it or not while viewing it, art has always been intertwined with politics. In a recent Widewalls Magazine article, writer Biljana Puric said this about the two, “Artistic production never solely replicated reality. Even during Realism it had its purpose of showing the brutality or beauty of everyday life to viewers.” And, Robert Rauschenberg once said, “The artist’s job is to be…
The mascot for Unionville High School is now the Longhorn steer. Students in grades 8-12 voted for the Longhorn over the Stampede —represented by a horse — by more than 69 percent. School board directors voted to approve the Longhorn by a 9-0 vote during their Jan. 25 meeting. Prior to the reveal, Director Tom Day thanked the Mascot Selection Committee, comprising students, faculty, and…
A cool color for a cool spot on a cool, but sunny Monday morning in winter.