Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks Police said Brandon Vinson, 32, of Bensalem, was arrested for DUI on Jan. 9. Police didn't release any other details other than the arrest was made at 2:08 a.m. on Route 1 at N. Walnut Road. Kennett Square Police Department Police said an arrest warrant for Andrew P. Booth, 56, of Mebane, N.C., was issued after he violated a protection…
Medical doctor, TV personality, and political hopeful Dr. Mehmet Oz was in Concord Township Tuesday as part of his campaign to run for the U.S. Senate. Oz wants to get on the Republican Party ballot for the May primary. He told about 100 people in a meeting room at the Comfort Inn at Routes 1 & 202 that Republicans and Democrats speak different languages. “Democrats…
Daniel E. Gift, 66, of Landenberg, died Sunday, March 6, at Penn Hospice Rittenhouse in Philadelphia. He was the husband of Sonya Gift, with whom he shared 32 years of marriage. Born in Oceanside, Calif., he was a son of the late Charles “Bubby” Gift and the late Charlotte Peirson Gift. Dan was a 1973 graduate of Avon Grove High school and Central Chester County…
The old sycamore dominates the landscape next to the Gilpin House at the Brandywine Battlefield Park. The National Arborist Association and the International Society of Arboriculture assert that the tree was alive at the signing of the U.S. Constitution, according to the small sign on the left.
Guido Frezzo, 90, of Chestertown, Md., formerly of Avondale, died Friday, March 4, at the Christiana Hospital in Newark. He was the husband of Barbara Bullington Frezzo, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Toughkenamon, he was the son of the late Emedio Frezzo Sr. and the late Josephine DeLaurentis Frezzo. Guido was a life-long mushroom farmer and co-owner of Frezzo Brothers…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Spunk and Magic This is a bonded pair. Spunk is a big fellow with an equally big heart. This poor kitty weighed in at 27 pounds. He’s a big boy with a big, outgoing personality. He arrived as a stray with his best pal Magic, who is much slimmer and…
William P. Mclimans Sr., 92, of Oxford, died Thursday, March 3, at his residence. He was the husband of Reba Miles McLimans, who died in 2020, and with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late S. Pusey McLimans and the late Florence Myers McLimans. He was the foreman of the carpenter shop at Longwood…
Richard "Dick" Southard, 80, of Willowdale, a retired farmer, and avid horseman died Friday, Feb. 25, at home with his family. Dick is survived by his wife, Lua, sons Kenneth Charles Southard, Sr. (Marie) of Centreville, Md. and Kevin Oas Southard, of Millington Md., grandsons Kenneth C. Southard, Jr. (Morganne), of Centreville, Md. and Paul D. Southard of Salisbury, Md., granddaughters Misty D. Amarena (Joe)…
As the dull days of winter finally start to fade away, bright art shows and fun events are ready to launch! Galleries throughout the Brandywine Valley have new exhibits starting over the next few weeks. Take advantage of the last days of chilly weather to check them out. Don’t forget to check the gallery’s website or call ahead for updated safety measures. The Art Trust…
Unionville High School’s Aria Zutshi was one of 30 students across the country selected to participate in the Young People Address the Nation event, a national day of action in direct response to President Biden’s 2022 State of the Union Address. Zutshi was invited to speak based on her work last year as an Ambassador for PeaceFirst, an organization that helps young people create and…
Delaware County Health Department Director Melissa Lyon announced the official approval of the Delaware County Health Department at the County’s Board of Health meeting on March 3. The county received the Certificate of Approval from the Pennsylvania Department of Health stating that the Delaware County Health Department is ready to exercise its powers and duties. In a letter addressed to County Council, Acting Secretary of Health…