John J. Mazzoni of West Grove

John J. Mazzoni, 96, of West Grove, died on January 26, 2023. Born in Kennett Square, on July 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Domenic and Domenica (DiFilippo) Mazzoni. During WWII he served with the 13th Air Force at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines.  He belonged to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After serving, he was…

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Blogging Along the Brandywine: ‘I was there’

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Wreckage from a bomber that crashed in West Chester.

May 7, 1944, had been a stormy day. That Sunday afternoon around 4:40 p.m., and like boys, oblivious to the rain, 7-year-old Larry Wood of West Chester was outside his home in the quiet tree-lined streets of the historic borough playing with his toy rifle. In spring 1944, WW II was still raging in Europe and Japan, and people like Chadds Ford’s 62-year-old Chris Sanderson…

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Police Log May 10: DUIs, thefts, harassment

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • A 24-year-old man from Kennett Square, not identified in the report, was arrested for DUI following a May 7 traffic stop near the intersection of Longwood and School House in East Marlborough Township. The report said police made the stop after observing the vehicle failing to stop at two stop signs on School House. Police detected the smell of…

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Festival of Fountains Opens May 11

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Longwood Fountains

Dancing fountains, performances under the stars, and beautiful gardens make the Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens magical. Running from May 11-September 24, 2023, the spectacular celebration of music, light, water, and nature includes unique garden experiences indoors and out. Iconic Illuminated Fountain Performances dance, soar, and delight in the Main Fountain Garden Thursday–Saturday evenings. New Illuminated Fountain Performances for 2023 include Put Me In,…

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