Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are investigating a reported case of indecent assault at Maris Grove on July 9. Police said an unidentified man entered the room of a 99-year-old woman, put his hand down her underwear, and fondled her for several minutes before leaving the room. • Police said they arrested three men in connection with retail theft at Wegmans on…
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District directors held an unusually short meeting Monday. The session took only 21 minutes instead of the usual three hours. Directors approved parent/student handbooks for all the schools. Those handbooks contain contact information at the schools, as well as various policies involving dress codes, bullying, lost and found, and a parent’s right to know. In all, the handbooks cover roughly two dozen…
PECO is beginning a project that may cause some temporary power outages on various streets in the Chadds Ford area. Those streets are Brindlewood Drive, Crestline Court, Fox Pointe Court, Meadow Court, N. Glen Drive, Pleasant Hill Drive, Springhill Drive, Springhill Road, Ward Creek Road, West Chester Pikek, and Winfield Court. According to a message from PECO released by Chadds Ford Township, Phase 1 of…
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…
Is there anything better than sitting by the cool water on a hot summer day? Whether it is a backyard fountain, a community pool, a mountain lake, or the endlessly lapping ocean, water invites you to take a moment to relax and indulge in the view. Artists at the new Water’s Edge show at the Square Pear Gallery took up the challenge of recreating these…
Daniel Steven Freas, 37, of West Chester, died Tuesday, July 4. Born May 18, 1986, in Phoenixville, he was the son of Bill and Nancy Freas. It is impossible to capture a person and their life in an obituary, especially for someone like Daniel. Dan was kind-hearted and hardworking, always putting people ahead of himself. Whether he entered a room or the pool deck, everyone wanted to be in his company. He was easy to talk to and always made everyone feel loved, appreciated, and included.…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 15 through July 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Because of utility improvements, motorists should expect overnight lane closures on southbound Route 202 at Brintons Bridge Road from Monday,…
