Daily Archives: April 26, 2021

900 get vaccines in Kennett

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Kennett area residents check in at Kennett High School to get COVID-19 vaccines Saturday.

State Rep. Craig Williams, R-160, called it "a tremendous service." He was referring to a vaccination clinic held at Kennett High School on Saturday, where 900 people received COVID-19 vaccines. Williams and Kennett Square Mayor Matt Fetick hosted the event that began at 8:30 Saturday morning. By 12:30 p.m., 400 people received the vaccines, 900 by the end of the afternoon. Family Wellness Pharmacy in…

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Op/Ed: A call for climate optimism

Days after the conviction of Derek Chauvin, there is a lot to process about the state of our country. While vaccines become available for all adults, COVID rates continue to increase throughout parts of the country. On the same day of Chauvin’s conviction, a 16-year-old African American girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, was shot and killed by a police officer in Columbus, Ohio. Just when some sense…

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Joseph A. Kerasavich of Chadds Ford

Joseph A. Kerasavich, "Joe," 73, died unexpectedly at his home on April 22. He was born in Southwest Philadelphia and was the son of the late Joseph and Bernice Kerasavich. Joe graduated from John Bartram High School in 1968. He had a 40-year career at the DuPont Edgemoor Plant as a pipefitter and where he won several awards as the head of the Safety Committee.…

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Linda S. Hampton of Oxford

Linda S. Hampton, 65, of Oxford, died Thursday, Mach 25, at her residence. Her husband James Hampton died in 2016. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Elijah J. Roberts and the late Ruby Edwards Roberts. Linda was a packer at Herr’s Foods for over 15 years, retiring in 2018. She enjoyed going to flea markets and being with her family.…

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Adopt-a-Pet April 26

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The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Minnie Minnie is an energetic pup who enjoys playing with toys. She is friendly, very affectionate, and walks well on a leash. She will sit for treats. Minnie gets along well with other dogs in the playgroup. Looking for a great family dog, look no further than Minnie. She…

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