Historical interpreters, including Adrienne Lafayette, the Sons of American Revolution Color Guard, and the Daughters of the American Revolution are featured during Lafayette Day at Thornbury Farm on July 29. “The grand national bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s grand tour of the country as the “Nation’s Guest,’ is just a year away. Lafayette received lavish receptions in Chester and Delaware counties during his visit in 1824…
David “Reds” F. Nilan, 78, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, July 13, at the Pocopson Home. He was the husband of Nancy Mackie Nilan who passed away in 2001, and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late James Nilan and the late Miriam Broomhall Nilan. Reds was a groundskeeper at Longwood Gardens for…
Richard Daniel Nicewonger, 86, of Hockessin, died Tuesday, July 11, at The Summit Senior Living in Hockessin. Born in Olean, Pa., he was the youngest child of Daniel Nicewonger and Mary (Ewing) Nicewonger of Punxsutawney. Richard was predeceased by his parents and siblings (Wynona Barr, John Nicewonger, Mary Ananian and Pearl Fulton). Richard served two years in the United States Navy (1955-1957). He was honorably…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Neveah Meet new arrival Neveah. At the shelter, 9-year-old Neveah has been easy to leash and walk. She enjoys getting pets and knows how to sit, stay and take treats nicely. She appears to be potty trained/crate trained. Neveah presents with a very sweet disposition and gets along with…