Elizabeth (Betty) R. Troiani D’Orazio

Betty D’Orazio, 92, died quietly on Dec. 14. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Angelo, and her two brothers, Emedio and Elmo Troiani. She is survived by her three children and their families:  Carolyn, her husband Michael and children Dan, Angeline and Steve, and Dan’s daughter Alyssa; also, Antoinette and her husband Bill; and Tony, his wife Connie, and his children Matt, Kristine…

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Musings: School boards and parents

It's been a tough year for school boards around the country. But it's been tougher on parents with school-aged children. Parents in states across the country have expressed anger at mask mandates, at Critical Race Theory being pushed into the curriculum, and for including and, in some cases promoting LGBTQ life. Granted, many of those reports are from conservative groups, but that does not invalidate their…

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Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 20

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Manny Adorable Manny loves people and pets. He is quite the big tabby, but still enjoys being held. You can adopt him for a fee you name through Sunday, Dec. 26. Harley One look into Harley's eyes and even Jack Frost would melt. Large and lovable Harley is lots of…

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