Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • An unidentified driver was cited for failing to stop at a stop sign at Applied Bank Boulevard and Wegmans Access Road on Sept.19, and struck another vehicle. • Someone stole a catalytic converter from a box truck parked in a lot ate 35 Lucre Avenue in Concord on Oct. 1. The value of the converter is $4,091. • Police…
What makes us Americans? Is it freedom? Opportunity? Second chances and stories of redemption? Underdogs overcoming the odds? Apple pie? All the above, in my opinion. Only in America can we rise from the pits of the darkest struggles to beyond our wildest dreams. I know this firsthand, because it’s my own story; a story I have never hidden from the voters. It’s always been…
It’s coming down to nitty-gritty time for possible tax hikes in Westtown Township. Residents will be asked on next month’s ballot whether they want increases in property and earned income taxes for open space preservation. The push is spearheaded by the township’s desire to preserve Crebilly Farm. The township held the second of two tax informational meetings on Oct. 24. Monday’s meeting was a little…
A preliminary hearing for a Chadds Ford man has been continued a second time. Richard Falcone, of Webb Road, was charged with making terroristic threats and reckless endangerment after he shot into an occupied structure in the 400 block of Webb Road in the early morning hours on Sept. 10. An initial hearing was scheduled for Sept. 20, but that was continued to Oct. 25.…
Miriam T. Kendra, 82, of Garnet Valley, died Saturday, Oct. 22, at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Born to Patrick and Helen McGowan King in Chester, she resided the past 42 years in Garnet Valley. Miriam was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her home and family. Devoted to her faith, she was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church. In her spare time, Miriam loved…
The Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, event in Kennett Square this year celebrates roots and honors immigrants who lost their lives searching for a better future. Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square, a local nonprofit dedicated to promoting Latin American art and culture, is once again hosting one of the region’s most exciting and vibrant Día de Los Muertos celebrations this weekend at…
Fall foliage brings a colorful end to warm-weather kayaking for 2020.
Chester County will be taking part in Drug Take Back on Oct. 29. All of the county’s 29 permanent drug disposal sites will be joined by two additional temporary sites, open to the public that day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details of the 29 permanent sites can be found at www.chesco.org/2673/Medication-Disposal, and the two temporary sites are located at CVS, 101 Reeceville Road,…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Witching Hour Witching Hour is aptly named, as she puts a spell on all who visit her. This lovely lady has a uniquely gorgeous coat-a black and white tuxedo with calico accents. Admire her, become entranced by her beauty and personality, and then you will get sleepy, sleepy.... but…
Nancy Lee Sagers, 74, of West Grove, did Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Everitt Henderson and the late Elizabeth Spahn Henderson. Nancy was a homemaker and she enjoyed going to the Brandywine River Museum of Art, hot air balloons and being with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She is…
With just a few days more than two weeks before the midterm elections, candidates talked issues with Chadds Ford Republicans. The local GOP held its fall luncheon at Penn Oaks Country Club Saturday, with incumbent state Rep. Craig Williams and U.S. representative candidate Dave Galluch on hand. Also attending was Manny Jones, representing the Mehmet Oz campaign for U.S. Senate. Jones said a poll about…