Shirley L. Stoneback, 85, of Nottingham, died Saturday, March 11, at her daughter’s residence. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Charlie Smiley and the late Nora Davis Smiley. Shirley worked at the MGA CO-OP for 25 years retiring in 1999. She enjoyed flower gardening, trips to Longwood Gardens, traveling, and being with her family and friends. Shirley is survived…
Phoenixville now joins Kennett Square and Downingtown for Work2gether options. The traditional work model has been transformed post-pandemic, and Phoenixville is now at the forefront of that change. Local coworking spaces offer an economical option to work, hold meetings, and host events close to home. After a year-long transformation of the building located at 21 Gay Street, Nick Winkler, owner of Work2gether, has announced Chester…
Concord Township Council last week issued a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the Concordville Inn. The property is being sold and the intent is for a new structure for Encompass Health to be used as a medical facility. That new facility would be two stories and be used as a 50-bed, in-patient rehabilitation center. A total of seven conditions are connected with the…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Acorn Acorn is a sweet and smart gentleman who adores people as well as playing in our play yards. He's a really nice dog and a favorite of volunteers and staff. He has good manners and knows basic commands, loves treats, and is easy to train. He enjoys car…
I promise you that I expressed the wish to have that hour back. I expressed it in multiple ways from resenting the calculation to go to sleep early, the argument with the alarm clock that it had to be wrong, the fight with my body begging to keep its rhythms, and the disappointment at just how dark morning appeared just when it was recently getting…
This is the third part of a series which follows along as Painter’s Folly in Chadds Ford is restored, updated, and converted to a space celebrating both the past and future of art in the Brandywine Valley. Each article will explore a different aspect of the location and the renovation process, from its history to its use as artistic inspiration to its new purpose. Previous…
Delaware County Elections reminds voters that voting by mail in Pennsylvania is quick, convenient, and secure. Last November, more than 58,000 Delaware County voters participated with vote-by-mail ballots, accounting for more than one-fifth of all ballots cast. Voters who wish to vote by mail must submit an application to request their vote-by-mail ballot. The application must include a valid ID. Ballots are NOT mailed to…
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 March 11 through March 17. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree pruning and removal may cause daytime traffic delays on Beaver Valley Road between the…
• Widener University named three Chadds Ford students to its fall 2022 dean's list. Those students are Cade Brennan, Nicholas DiCostanza, and Nathan Winnick. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester. • Madison Jenkins of Chadds Ford was named to the University of Mississippi's Fall 2022 Honor Roll list. Jenkins was named to…
There once was a fine horseman from Tipperary. A truly good character was he. Many horses he galloped and groomed With love and sugar cubes they did bloom. Golfing was his luxury. Our favorite Irishman Francis “Frank” Joseph Anglim, 86, of Unionville, died surrounded by angels on Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in Rosegreen, Tipperary, Ireland he was the third child…
An antique carriage parade, a Rolls-Royce display, a tailgate competition judged by a Food Network star, pony races, and a thrilling steeplechase await visitors on May 7, at the 45th annual Point-to-Point at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. This year’s judge is celebrity pastry chef Dru Tevis, winner of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2022 for season 9; he has been the corporate pastry…