Early dismissal at U-CF and KCSD

All UCF schools and offices will dismiss early today, Monday, May 16, according to an email from Superintendent of Schools John Sanville. The forecast is showing a severe storm — including hail, potential tornadoes, and 60 mph winds — hitting our area this afternoon. So, we’re going to err on the side of caution. It is always difficult to make a school closing decision based…

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William E. Swayne Jr. of West Grove

William E. Swayne Jr., 82, of West Grove, died Wednesday, May 11, at Newport Meadows in Christiana. Born in West Grove, he was the son of the late William E. Swayne Sr. and the late Jean Dempsey Swayne. Mr. Swayne was a maintenance man at the Kennett High School for nine years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed watching TV, especially old cartoons, and old series…

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Voting in Chadds Ford

Chadds Ford Township Supervisors’ Chairman Samantha Reiner is reminding voters that the ballot drop-box at the township building will be accessible through 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17. The township can’t get the announcement out this morning because the Internet is down at the municipal building.

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Adopt-a-Pet May 16

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jacinda In addition to being a very pretty young girl, Jacinda is super sweet. She absolutely loves being petted and sitting in your lap. In the shelter dog playgroups, she most enjoys the easy-going dogs as her companions. Come meet this very good girl at the shelter. When you…

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