Nancy Elaine McCracken, 81, of Kennett Square, died Saturday, July 17, at Reading Hospital in West Reading. Born in Wilmington, she was the daughter of the late James Fulks and Mary Brown Fulks. Nancy graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and attended Goldie-Beacom College (University) where she studied business. She was a business owner in the arts and crafts industry for many years. She is…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Beau A boy as handsome and friendly as Beau waited too long to find a home at an overcrowded shelter in the south. Beau touched down safely in Pennsylvania recently thanks to BVSPCA's partnership with the Tangipahoa Parish Animal Shelter, and he's now ready to find a loving home…
Mary B. Houtmann, 92, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully on July 21, at home. Born and raised in Blackstone, Mass., she livd for the past 22 years in Chadds Ford, residing in Chester Heights for over 40 years. She graduated from Blackstone High School, Class of 1946, where she was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Award for the qualities of dependability, service, leadership,…
The Kennett Library Board of Trustees will host a groundbreaking for the new Kennett Library and Resource Center on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. It will take place at the location of the new building, the corner of State and Willow Streets in the Borough of Kennett Square. All are welcome to attend. “For over 20 years community members have planned, worked, and dreamt…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of July 24 to July 30. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • From Sunday, July 25, through Friday, July 30, there will be overnight…
• Alex Bolinger and Maura McManus, both from Chadds Ford, were named to the Bucknell University Dean’s Lost for spring 2021. Students must earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 to be named to the list. • Robert Andrew Maxwell of Chadds Ford has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in sports management, graduating Cum Laude from Kutztown University. He graduated with a 3.4-grade…
Kennett Township supervisors reported Wednesday that the criminal case involving former township Manager Lisa Moore appears to be headed toward a plea agreement. Supervisors’ Chairman Richard Leff said Moore’s case – on charges she allegedly embezzled $3.2 million from the township – was called for trial on July 19 but continued until September after Moore’s attorney asked for the continuance. “There are indications plea discussions…
Pennsbury Township supervisors Wednesday night voted to acquire an open space easement for a 39-acre parcel of land on Bluestone Drive that extends to Brinton’s Bridge Road. The property belongs to Arthur Neilson. According to Supervisors’ Chairman Aaron McIntyre, the Neilson property has been among the township’s top 10 acquisition projects. Supervisor Wendell Fenton was more than pleased. “We’ve been talking with Neilson for years…
Donald Alan Lester, 88, of Kennett Square, died in his sleep on Saturday, July 10, at his home. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Betty Ann” (Gilbert) Lester, with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. Born in Chester, he was the son of the late Herbert Clifford Lester and Elizabeth Reamy Lester. Don served our country in the Navy during the Korean War serving…
• It’s an afternoon of nature, art-making, and fun for kids at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, Aug. 7, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The center partners with the award-winning folk artist, Eunice LaFate, to lead a children’s art program in the center's gardens. Kids will create a mural from natural materials and go home with their very own painting! This program is intended for…
It was just to gather information with no action planned for anytime soon, but more than two dozen people attended a Voice Your Vision meeting in Concord Township Tuesday evening. It was the second of at least three such sessions for council members to hear what residents want to see in Concord. The July 20 session was on connectivity, open space, and trails. According to…