Habitat acreage preserved in Delaware

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Delaware Wild Lands, New Castle County, and Mt. Cuba Center have preserved 225 acres of habitat.

A private-public-nonprofit partnership has preserved 225 acres of land that are critical for wildlife habitat and air and water quality now and into the future. This property – the Fortner Farm – “is widely recognized for its exceptional natural resources and is multi-dimensional in value. This project and partnership are securing habitat for sensitive and threatened species, protecting our agricultural heritage, and preserving vital tidal…

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Adopt-a-Pet Aug. 23

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Omber Omber is a handsome grey tabby with an exuberant personality to boot. Smart, fun-loving, and outgoing, Omber will have no problem sharing how he's feeling with his new housemates. This busy bee will thrive in a home where playtime with cat toys is always on the itinerary. You…

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Carl E. Dolce of Warwick, R.I.

Carl E. Dolce, 83, of Warwick, R.I., died peacefully at home on Aug. 19. He was the loving and devoted husband of Irene Mansolillo Dolce for 64 years. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Anna and Angelo (Gene) Dolce and brother of the late Henry Dolce. Carl leaves behind a family who loved him: his sons Michael (Linda Cook) of Warwick,…

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Road Report Aug. 21 to Aug. 27

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 Aug. 21 to Aug. 27. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Drivers should expect possible delays due to paving along Route 926, Street…

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Elizabeth “Betty” A. Dionisi of Claymont

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Dionisi, 91 of Claymont, died peacefully on Aug. 17, at home. Born to Eugene and Rose DiGuglielmo in Chadds Ford, she was a longtime resident of Claymont. Betty graduated from Wilmington High School, Class of 1948, and earned her associate's degree in business from Goldey Beacom College where she met her husband. Betty worked for the Brandywine School District as a secretary…

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Around Town Aug. 19

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A reenactment of the Battle of Brandywine is scheduled for Sept. 11.

• The Battle of Brandywine is back. The Chadds Ford Historical Society will present a battle re-enactment on Saturday, Sept. 11, the 244th anniversary of the largest land battle in the American War of Independence. Three timed skirmishes will take place throughout the day. Additionally, reenactors, camp followers, demonstrators, and other historians will be on-site for educational conversation. Live music, food, and beverages will be…

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Brown leaves sheriff’s race

Joshua Brown, the Republican Party candidate for Delaware County sheriff, has withdrawn from the race. According to an email from Chadds Ford Township Republican leader Mary Kot, Brown pulled out “due to issues that occurred in his past.” Replacing Brown on the GOP ticket is Lawrence Weigand, of Marcus Hook. Delaware County Republican Chairman Thomas McGarrigle said in an email the candidate has more than…

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Walter Joseph “Joe” Montgomery

Walter Joseph "Joe" Montgomery, 90, passed away on Aug. 15. Joe, a lifelong resident of Chester County, was born in West Grove on May 26, 1931. He graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1949 and proudly served in the United States Navy. After returning to civilian life, he worked for DuPont Co. until his retirement in 1985. In 1960, he married Janice Goodwin and…

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Mushroom festival is back Sept.11, 12

Make room for mushrooms—the popular Kennett Square Mushroom Festival comes to town on Sept. 11 and 12, celebrating mushrooms and the surrounding community. You’ve probably driven by the mushroom houses hundreds of times and not even noticed. But behind those nondescript buildings that dot the landscape in and around Kennett Square, an economic engine is humming. Kennett Square is home to the Mushroom Capital of…

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Police Log Aug. 18: Drug possession, DUI, endangering

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • State police arrested two men on drug possession charges in East Marlborough Township on July 30. The two were not named in the report, only that one is 20 years old from Wilmington, and the other is 19 and from West Grove.  The arrest came after a traffic stop on Route 1 shortly after midnight. Police said they saw…

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Testy start to UCF meeting

Monday night's Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board meeting got off to a testy start when board members walked off the stage because a parent did not stop talking at the end of his allotted three minutes during public comment. Chad Williams of Birmingham Township opened his comments, saying he would not abide by the time limit, and proceeded to be critical of the board for what…

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