Kenneth “Gregg” Mayhart, 92, of Wilmington, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Foulk Manor North retirement community in Wilmington. He was the husband of late Janet Faull Mayhart with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of the late James Mayhart Sr. and Marie Carr Mayhart. Gregg graduated from Alexis I. DuPont high school in 1947. He served our…
Four Diamonds Mini-THON® recognized Unionville High School at the 2021 Mini-THON Leadership Summit on Aug. 6, for being selected as the recipient of the 2021 Mini-THON Award for Excellence in Student Body Participation, the school said in a press release. This award honors a school that improved school spirit and promoted school unity by bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and interests to participate in…
Concord Township Council followed up its July announcement to acquire more open space along Featherbed Lane with a hearing on the matter Tuesday night. The acquisition is in two parts. Concord agreed to buy an 8-acre parcel of the Chetty property on Featherbed Lane to add to the township park at Bush Hill Farm. Second, the township would pay for an easement placed on the…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police have issued an arrest warrant for David Scargill, 36, of Chadds Ford, a report said. He is wanted in connection with a case of domestic violence that happened July 22 on Route 202 in Concord Township. The report said he damaged $1,450 worth of property belonging to a 41-year-old woman. • A 48-year-old man was arrested on domestic…
With the new school year beginning on Aug. 30, Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors must decide how to open schools while still dealing with the effects of COVID-19. At issue is an updated health and safety plan and whether to have students wear masks in school when classes resume. Public discussions began during the Aug. 9 work session. The board heard a basic plan, but…
Mary L. Versagli, 96, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Aug. 8, at her Victoria Gardens residence. She was the wife of Vincent [Jim] Versagli who died in 1996, and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, Mary was the daughter of the late Carlo Di Marco and the late Vincenzia Piccone Di Marco. In her final days, as she recounted…
Purple summer phlox punctuate the earth tones along the banks of the Brandywine.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Mork If you are looking for a handsome and quirky boy to join your family, look no further. Mork is full of energy and personality. He loves to run around, play with toys, and explore new spaces. After a long, adventurous day you can find him napping in his…
“We are loved. We are loving. We are loved. We are loving.” Say it again with me, “We are loved. We are loving.” This mantra is at the heart of righting a major wrong. You might think that the Jews committed to God and goodness at Mt. Sinai, and the rest was history. The commitment was rash, it failed, and the trauma of the Golden…
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. 7 to Aug. 13. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Lane closures with flagging are scheduled for the Conchester Highway and Chichester…
People in Delaware County are being urged to wear masks in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status. The Pennsylvania Health Alert Network has issued the recommendation that all people, regardless of vaccination status wear a mask in public indoor settings. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued updated COVID-19 guidance based on new evidence of the Delta variant currently circulating in the…