Chadds Ford Township Planning Commission members tabled their continued discussion on the proposed medical marijuana growing/processing ordinance until July. The group felt more research was needed, specifically regarding how those businesses operate and how much space they would need. Commission Chairman Craig Huffman said during the June 9 meeting that from what he’s read, such facilities are large. “I did my homework and research on…
The Chester County Democratic Committee unanimously elected Charlotte Valyo of Schuylkill Township to serve the remaining one-year term as Chester County Democratic Committee Chair. Jerry Pyne of East Whiteland Township will now serve as CCDC Vice-Chair. Theresa Soja of West Bradford won her election as Zone Leader Caucus Chair. All three join the five-member CCDC Executive Board this week. Valyo and Pyne replace Dick Bingham…
• The Chadds Ford Historical Society raised another $2,300 at the yard sale held last Saturday, June 5. According to event co-chair Jenn Manderscheid, the donations were four times more than donated in previous years. She said the yard sale would be held every June to kick off having the society’s historic homes open to visitors in the summer. She added that everyone enjoyed being…
Hazel June Miller (nee Wiles), 83, of Lincoln University, died peacefully at home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 3. She was the wife of James C. Miller, who died in 2018, and with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Lillard Wiles and the late Della Carpenter Wiles. Hazel…
Susan Linda Hanzook, 63, of Kennett Square, died Monday, June 7, at home with family by her side. She was the wife of Joseph (Rocky) J. Hanzook Jr., with whom she shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Baltimore City, Md., Susan was the daughter of the late John E. Wilhide and the late Elizabeth Justice Wilhide. Susan worked for Nationwide Insurance Company in the…
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • State police arrested three teens for receiving stolen property in Kennett Township on May 30. A report said the police were attempting to stop a speeding vehicle when it crashed. Police discovered the vehicle — a 2015 Subaru Impreza Outback — had been stolen. A 38-year-old man from Kennett Square was the victim. • A 28-year-old man from Phoenixville,…
Kennett Township Supervisors approved conservation easements for three of the township’s park and recreation areas and a land management proposal for one of them. At their June 2 meeting, the supervisors approved conservation easements for Spar Hill, Barkingfield Park, and Lord Howe. They also approved a proposal from The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County for land management of the three parks. At Lord Howe…
It was a short meeting with nothing controversial, but Birmingham Township supervisors did agree that in-person meetings will resume in the township effective Tuesday, June 8. The township office will also be open for in-person business. Supervisors’ Chairman Scott Boorse said masks will still be required for those who are not vaccinated and that social distancing will be maintained even in the meeting room. No…
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Motorists traveling south on the bridge carrying U.S. 1 over the Brandywine Creek will experience a left lane closure between Creek Road and Fairville Road in Chadds Ford and Pennsbury townships, due to the deterioration of two structural support pedestals discovered during a recent bridge inspection, PennDOT announced today. Motorists traveling south on U.S. 1 in this area are advised to allow extra time for…
The Brandywine River Museum of Art will reopen to the public on Sunday, June 20, with a new special exhibition, Ralston Crawford: Air & Space & War. During its temporary closure, the Museum underwent several facility renovations to the second and third floors, including a complete refurbishment of the restrooms on the second floor — making them fully ADA accessible — as well as switching…