Charles Fredrick Reese of Kennett Square

Charles Fredrick Reese, 72, born in Lewis, Del., moved early in his life to Kennett Square, with his father Harry Eugene, mother Marian, and older brother David.  Once established there, the family opened Reeses’ Pharmacy in the borough, later moving to the new store on Union Street across from Kennett High School. After attending Kennett Schools, Fred was drafted and proudly served his country in…

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Patricia Heldt of West Chester

Patricia Heldt, 63, of West Chester, died Friday, Dec. 24. Loving mother of Karin, Elizabeth, and Katharine Heldt; dear sister of Robbie (George) Hain; Helen (Daniel) Anderson; Gerardean Brennan; Christine Brennan (Prodromos Dagoglou); predeceased by parents, Arthur A., Jr. and Katharine Lowry Brennan, and brother, A. Andrew Brennan, III. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at St. Cornelius…

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Chadds Ford meeting on Zoom

Tonight’s Chadds Ford Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting will now be a virtual meeting only, according to township Manager Maryann Furlong. A township employee tested positive for COVID, and supervisors felt it prudent to conduct the meeting via Zoom, at 7 p.m.  For more information, visit the township website.

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Police Log Dec. 29: Car theft, criminal mischief, assault

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a 2000 dark green Lexus RX300 on Nov. 28. The car was stolen while parked on Brandywine Street. Along with the car, the unknown suspect got a $400 toolbox with tools, a $200 welding bucket, a $200 climbing harness, an Apple Watch, Apple air pods, and various other items. • Adrian…

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