Lisë Jean Taylor, 63, of Chadds Ford, died Saturday, Dec. 24, at Chester County Hospital in West Chester. Born Feb. 16, 1959, in Chester, she was the daughter of William J. Taylor, Jr. and the late Sabina J. Taylor (nee Uleau). Lisë grew up in Chadds Ford and graduated from Unionville High School in 1977. Lisë worked as an instructor of colonial crafts and cooking ...
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Road Report for Dec. 31 through Jan. 6
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 30th, 2022
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 31 through Jan. 6. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Underground work will cause partial daytime lane closures ...
Around Town Dec. 29
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 29th, 2022
• The annual Mushroom Drop in Kennett Square is scheduled for this Saturday night, Dec. 31 at State and Union streets in the borough, weather permitting. Entertainment, beginning at 7:30 p.m., includes live music, dancers, and a laser light show. The giant mushroom will be raised just before 9 p.m., then lowered as the new year approaches. Parking is available at ...
Police Log Dec. 28: Possible rape attempt
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 28th, 2022
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Two teenagers from Baltimore, a 19- and a 13-year-old, were arrested on shoplifting charges after the two tried stealing almost $1,300 worth of food and personal items from Wegmans in Concord Township on Dec. 14. Neither suspect was identified in the report. • An employee at Maris Grove reported to state police that she ...
Photo of the Week: Winter Arrives
Posted by Rich Schwartzman on December 27th, 2022
Welcome to winter. Icicles hang from deadfall along the rock dam on the Brandywine Creek beneath Route 1.
Adopt-a-Pet Dec. 26
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 26th, 2022
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Baby Billy Baby Billy is dressed to impress and ready to ring in the New Year with a new furever family. This handsome 2-year-old kitty has plenty of energy and loves to play and explore. Consider adding him to your home. You can name your fee for Baby Billy through ...
Reopening of Kennett meeting room soon
Posted by Monica Fragale on December 25th, 2022
The Kennett supervisors could begin meeting again in the township building by March. The supervisors have held meetings at neighboring municipal buildings for months while work is being done to remediate a mold problem in the public meeting room. On Wednesday they met in the new Kennett Borough building; in previous months they met at the New Garden Township ...
Bundle up, drive aware
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 23rd, 2022
AccuWeather is calling for a blast of arctic air to hit the region later today and issued a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. tonight. A wind chill advisory is in effect from 6 tonight until 10 a.m. Saturday. A strong cold front is moving from west to east bringing rain showers that can shift to snow as the temperatures fall. Snow accumulation is expected to be ...
Sara H. Blanton of Chadds Ford
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 23rd, 2022
Sara H. Blanton, 77, of Chadds Ford, died Monday, Dec. 19. She was the beloved wife of M. Stuart Blanton. Born in Shelby, N.C. in 1945, she was the daughter of Sarah and Harold Hamrick and grew up with her three brothers after her father passed during her youth. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1963 and Peace College in 1965, where she earned an associate's ...
Weather effects schools, government
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 23rd, 2022
With high winds and frigid temperatures expected, Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will have a Flexible Instruction Day. Students will be assigned asynchronous work to do at home today, Dec. 23. Teachers will communicate with students through email. See FID Quick Guide for more details. Kennett schools are already closed for the holiday week. Chester County ...
Road Report for Dec. 24 through Dec. 30
Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 23rd, 2022
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Dec. 24 through Dec. 30. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • And so it continues. Line painting, sign installation, ...
