Photo of the Week: No Trespassing
No Trespassing
The old house at the corner of Ridge and Heyburn roads in Chadds Ford Township needs a little work, to say the least. It's been abandoned for years.
Monthly Archives: January 2023
Galer winery for sale
Lele Galer and her husband are looking to sell the winery, but only to someone who will keep it going. “Otherwise, we’re not going to sell it,” she said.
The region may be losing a popular artist and winery owner. Lele Galer and her husband Brad are looking to sell Galer Estates Vineyard and Winery in East Marlborough Township. “It’s been a great ride. We’ve had a ball,” Lele Galer said in a recent interview. The Galers bought the former Folly Hill Winery in May of 2008 to have a place to sell the…
Adopt-a-Pet Jan. 30
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jagger Handsome Jagger is looking for his forever home. This sweet 3-year-old boy has quite the stunning coat and has become a staff and volunteer favorite to take on walks. Jagger is friendly and energetic too! Jagger’s adoption fee has been generously sponsored by an adoring fan. Neighbor Girl…
Musings: UFOs, Roswell, Rendlesham and beyond
A still image from U.S. Navy fighter aircraft gun cameras. (Previously published by the New York Times, Military Times, and other news outlets.)
As they used to say on the X-Files, “The truth is out there.” But what do we really know about the truth when it comes to UFOs, a.k.a UAPs or any other acronym related to ETs? For those not fully up to date on the official acronym list, UAP stands for "unidentified aerial phenomenon." For the record, I am not saying that intelligent extraterrestrial life…
More public comment allowed
Kennett Township residents will now have two dedicated public comment periods at the supervisors’ meetings this year. There will be a public comment period only on agenda items at the start of the meeting, and a general public comment period at the end of the meeting, supervisors’ Chairman Geoff Gamble said at the Jan. 18 meeting. Agenda comments will be limited to three minutes. “We…
Open space site needs volunteers
An aerial view of the Brinton's Run Preserve at Oakland Road in Chadds Ford.
North American Land Trust is seeking community volunteers to help plant trees, make improvements, and monitor wildlife at its Brinton Run Preserve, which NALT opened to the public in the spring of 2022. NALT bought the Chadds Ford property in 2021 after a previously approved residential development plan fell through. NALT will protect the land from development through a conservation easement. The conservation group raised…
Board members announced for SCCCC
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce kicked off the year with clear and actionable goals, at its annual meeting, during which the 2023 Board of Directors was introduced. Speakers included Tim Moore, Immediate Past Chairman who shared strategic accomplishments and initiatives, Doug Doerfler, 2023 chairman shared his vision and objectives, and President & CEO Cheryl Kuhn recognized the outstanding service of members. More than…
Supervisor won’t run again
Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder Stevens will not be running for re-election. Stevens made the announcement at the Jan. 18 supervisors’ meeting after reading a statement that highlighted his last 12 years on the board. “I’ve taken this time to make this statement for what has occurred in the past 12 years,” he said. “I’ve done this, in part, as a preamble to announce that I…
Road Report for Jan. 28 through Feb. 3
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 Jan. 28 through Feb. 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility restoration will cause daytime lane closures on Route 82 (Union Street) between W.…
Academic Achievement Jan. 27
• Johnathan Fager of Chadds Ford earned Dean's List distinction from Avila University for the Fall 2022 semester. To be included on the list, students must have successfully completed at least 12 credit hours with at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester. • Julianne Bukovacz and Matthew Pulcinella, both of Chadds Ford, were named to the Dean’s List of Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg. Bukovacz…
Boost Your Business: A good reputation
A good company reputation doesn’t happen by accident and it’s a valuable commodity. A good reputation can promote referrals. Let’s say you heard from half a dozen people about how great the food is at a local Italian restaurant. Even if you never ate there, you’d probably recommend it to someone looking for an Italian restaurant. Why? It’s got a good reputation. That said, creating…
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