Chadds Ford Township Supervisors took two actions in a brief nine-minute meeting Wednesday evening. The board first agreed that the Brinton Run Preserve Conservation easement with North American Land Trust was ready to be executed. That easement is for a 71-acre property — the former Goodman horse farm – along Oakland Road. According to Supervisors’ Vice-Chairman Samantha Reiner, NALT updated the agreement after the demolition…
Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon introduced the Delaware County Health Department leadership team that includes: Marie Carbonara, division administrator of Environmental Health; Rosemarie Halt, interim division administrator of Population Health/COVID-19 and Board of Health chair; Stephanie Reese, division administrator of Personal Health; Lisa O’Mahony, public health physician; and Victor Alos Rullan, an epidemiologist on Feb. 22. These administrators are leading the department’s team…
• The Delaware County Symphony will feature Russian classical music with a concert on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. The concert, titled Pictures of Russia, will showcase pieces by some of the country’s greatest composers including the overture to Colas Breugnon by Dmitry Kabalevsky, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto (featuring soloist Nina Vieru), and Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky. The concert will be performed in the Meagher…
PTSD — post-traumatic stress disorder — is an equal opportunity tormenter. Even what might be termed a mild case still torments. Everyone is neurotic, but that’s because our parents were neurotic. But each generation continues the process. It’s part of the human condition. Then you add on some extra trauma. My add-on PTSD is called survivor’s guilt. I spent 16 months in Southeast Asia, but…
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • Police said Brittany L. Crawford, 28, of Oxford, was injured in a one-car crash in Pocopson Township on Jan. 29. The accident happened at 7:02 a.m. on Lenape Road. According to the police report, Crawford was driving east on Lenape Road when she struck a utility pole just west of Colonial Way. Longwood EMS transported her to Chester County…
Katie Connolly, an eighth-grader at Charles F. Patton Middle School, took first place as Chester County’s top speller in the Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 7, 2022. Winning with the word “antenatus” (A-N-T-E-N-A-T-U-S), Connolly will move on to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June. “I think it will be fun to go to Washington, D.C. and I’m looking forward to…
A couple takes advantage of Presidents’ Day and the spring-like temperature to enjoy an afternoon off at Anson Nixon Park.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Ken Ken's friendly nature is sure to charm you. He loves to play and get along well with other dogs. Ken can't wait to meet your family at the shelter. You can name your fee for Ken through Sunday, Feb. 27. Cara Cara is a very sweet and loveable girl with…
Former Kennett Square Mayor Leon Spencer announced his bid to seek the Republican Party nomination for state representative for the 158th Legislative District. Spencer announced his bid on the steps of Kennett High School on a cold and blustery Feb. 19 morning. Former state Rep. Eric Roe introduced Spencer, referring to him as “one of the most decent men I’ve ever met.” A man who…
An exciting pair of exhibits is bringing vivid new perspectives to the Chester County Art Association this month. Curated to showcase local black artists as part of the celebration of Black History Month, the exhibits feature creators located in and near the Brandywine Valley. Both shows are on display through March 2nd. “A Black Thread Through Time: A Personal Journey of Black Artists” is an…
Wayne C. Wilson, 71, of Chadds Ford, died peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 15. He was surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved partner, Debi Moore, his two children Graham Wilson (Elizabeth) and Hilary Wilson (Jered), and two grandchildren Liam and Rosemary Wilson. Wayne was a graduate of Upper Darby High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Villanova University and a master's degree…