Timothy Joseph Toomey of West Grove

Timothy Joseph Toomey of West Grove, died peacefully on St. Patrick’s Day after a brief illness, at Twin Pines Health Care Center. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late  Joseph M. Toomey and the late Anne O’Brien Toomey. He was a graduate of Kennett High School. Timothy was a plumber in the area for many years. Tim enjoyed gardening and spending…

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Aggressive drivers targeted

PennDOT has announced that more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on area roadways as part of a statewide mobilization that runs through April 23. The enforcement wave will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work…

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Frances V. Culgan of Kennett Square

Frances V. Culgan, 96, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, March 14, at home in Kendal at Longwood Retirement Community. Born in Atlanta, Ga., she was the daughter of Francis Van der Veer and Isabel Alexander Van der Veer. She was the wife of the late John McDonald Culgan with whom she shared 36 years of marriage. Frances spent the majority of her life in the…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 20

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Beans Beans is a big boy with a big heart and the most soulful eyes. He is a very active boy but when he is tired, he has quite a melodic snore. This very nice boy would love to greet you at the shelter, and we hope you'll come…

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