For five millennia, tea has been cultivated, curated, and consumed. From its origins in Asia and use as a medicinal potion to the daily drink it is today, it has influenced every civilization around the world. In Japan, among other cultures, the tea ceremony has been elevated to an art of its own. The ceremony emphasizes the beauty of simplicity, the appreciation of nature, and…
James Darrell Lephew, 65, of Avondale, died Monday, Jan. 23, at the Chester County Hospital. He was the husband of Janet Masten Lephew, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was the son of Stella Mae Taylor Lephew of Landenberg and the late Darrell Lephew. He was a mechanic at Kennetex in Kennett Square, retiring in 2015 after 18…
Chester County announced the launch of “Fresh Air, Self-Care Chesco,” a campaign that encourages residents to practice effective self-care for better health and wellness through easy outdoor activity. Introduced during the Jan. 25 commissioners’ meeting, “Fresh Air, Self-Care Chesco” brings together the knowledge and services of the County’s Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Department Health Department, Parks + Preservation, and Planning Commission. It highlights the…
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • Police are investigating a report of a drug sale at Unionville High School that allegedly took place on Friday, Jan. 20. Police received the report shortly before 4 p.m. No other details were released. • Lisa D. Cottman, 59, of Oxford, was cited following a one-car crash in Kennett Township on Jan. 22, police said. According to the report,…