It was a relatively short meeting on July 6 with little decision-making. Chadds Ford Township Manager Matt Baumann announced that as of Aug. 1, all sewer and well applications will no longer be handled through the township. Rather, those applications will be handled by the Delaware County Health Department. Supervisor Noelle Barbone said Chester County has been doing things that way for years. The supervisors did…
Katherine Whittle Turner of Kennett Square was born on July 4, 1951, and died unexpectedly on her birthday, July 4, 2023. She was 72 years old. She was the daughter of the late Wilson Whittle and the late Elizabeth “Betty” Staller Whittle and lived her entire life in the Kennett area. She was the adored wife of William J. Turner, and they would have been…
• Beau Hopkins, of Chadds Ford, graduated from The University of Tampa on Saturday, May 6 with a Bachelor of Science in entrepreneurship. • Olivia DiMarino and Vitoria Travetti, both of Chadds Ford and majoring in nursing, were named to the Spring 2023 Dean’s List at DeSales University.
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from July 8 through July 14. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • On Monday, July 10, through Friday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., motorists should expect a lane closure…
• The Philadelphia Zoo is calling it a Rock N Roar Concert. Bring a blanket and some chairs this Sunday, July 9, and get ready to sing and dance along with Alex and the Kaleidoscope with interactive, kid-friendly songs on Impala Lawn. The concert is included with general admission and membership and runs from 10-11 a.m. Admission can be purchased here. • Stories and science…
Anna Mae Norton, 95, of Oxford, died Friday, June 30, at Ware Presbyterian Village. She was the wife of James H. Norton, who passed away in 2022, and with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in Chester County, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reynolds and the late Mary Reynolds Rucker. Mrs, Norton was a homemaker. She enjoyed dancing, gardening,…
On July 8, Kennett Library will host a celebratory toast in honor of books donated to create a French collection. This donation is made possible by the generous support of PhilaFLAM, a school and nonprofit organization in the greater Philadelphia area. (PhilaFLAM is a non-profit association initiated and managed by committed parents, and French-speaking and professional teachers who provide French lessons. The program is open…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Melanie S. Gross, 20, of Royersford, was cited for her involvement in a two-vehicle crash in Concord Township on June 22, a police report said. The accident happened at 10:33 p.m. on Route 202 north of Beaver Valley Road. According to police, Gross was southbound on 202 when she stopped in the right lane for a traffic light. The…
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On Monday, July 10, the Public Works Department of the Borough of Kennett Square will begin the annual flushing of the municipal water system. The flushing will be done during normal work hours and is necessary for the proper maintenance of the system. Workers will open each hydrant in the system and allow water to flow to eliminate sediment from the mains. During this time,…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Christina Christina is such a pretty 7-year-old girl and a real sweetheart as well. She did so well with her foster family, greeting them every morning with sweet meows and patiently waiting every evening for her dinner. Smart girl, Christina knew the family's routines and enjoyed being with them.…