Robert L. Thorngate, 90, of West Chester, formerly of Kennett Square, died Monday, Jan. 4, at Adventura at Pembrooke Nursing Center. He was the husband of Grace Pearson Thorngate, who died in 2006, and with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Glen Riddle, he was the son of the late Rosco Thorngate and the late Marian Riddle Thorngate. He was a diesel…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks Police said they arrested Alicia Tenuto, 34, of Aston, for violating a Protection from Abuse order. According to the report, Tenuto drove to the victim's Summit Drive residence in Chadds Ford and tried to enter. The victim, a 35-year-old man, has an active PFA order against Tenuto. Avondale Barracks • Lucas E. Barney, 20, of West Chester, was cited for…
While it’s been reported that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has not gone as quickly as anticipated, health officials in Delaware County are gearing up for Phase 1B priority group, according to a press release. However, there’s no time frame on when the second phase will begin. Currently, people in the Phase 1A group — healthcare workers, EMS workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities,…
After years of controversy and talk, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District community is three weeks away from learning what the high school's new mascot will be. UHS Principal Jimmy Conley said during the School Board’s Jan. 4 work session, "The Washington football team and the Cleveland Indians certainly have a new model here as they look to select their new mascots for their organizations." He…
Per state law, townships in the state held their annual reorganization meeting on Monday, Jan. 4. Most of the townships have the same chairman and vice chairman for their boards of supervisors as they had last year. Chadds Ford Frank Murphy and Samantha Reiner were, again, voted in as chairman and vice-chairman, respectively. Mike Maddren was reappointed as township and township Planning Commission solicitor, and…
Did you include seeing more art as one of your New Year resolutions? If yes, you have to see the new show coming to Gallery 222 in Malvern this month. The “101 Artists Selected from the Fred Danziger Collection of Contemporary Art Showing”, or as Danziger has said, "The Fred (as it is becoming known) has it all!” The show opens this Thursday, January 6th…
A small bridge traverses a stream in Kennett Township.
Vincent Marra, 92, of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Jennersville Hospital. Born on Oct. 25, 1928, in Maida, Catanzaro in the Calabria region of Italy, he was the son of the late Mariano Marra and Theresa (Colistra) Marra and brother to the late Thomas, Frank, and Terry (Marra) Palladino. Mr. Marra was a veteran of the US Army and served in…
Longwood Gardens is extending its award-winning A Longwood Christmas display through Jan. 17. Longwood’s 4-acre conservatory is now open as well as the gardens’ dazzling outdoor light display, garden railway, Open Air Theatre fountains and outdoor firepits. In addition, the Terrace Café is open with limited indoor seating and the outdoor Beer Garden is also open. Admission to the Christmas display is by Timed Admission…
Mr. George A. Finn, 93, of Chadds Ford, died Friday, Dec. 25, at his residence. He was the husband of the late Anne Marie (Arnold) Finn who died in 2017. They were married 64 years. He was born on June 28, 1927, in Brooklyn, N.Y. and was the son of the late Herbert and Agnes (Fillot) Finn. Mr. Finn was a graduate of St. Peter's…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Remy Remy is a handsome, friendly 1-year-old hound mix, He’s looking for an active family that’s as much fun as he is. Putting his nose to the ground, he’s certain to lead his new family on many wonderful adventures. He would prefer a home with older kids but is…