PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 6 through Jan. 12. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PECO utility improvements will cause several daytime lane closures along Route 1 in Chester County. From Monday, Jan. 8 through…
• It’s Kuerner time at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. The year 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the Kuerner Farm as a part of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. The farm was the inspiration for artist Andy Wyeth and the art legacy of the farm continues with the work of Karl J. Kuerner whose artistic commitment to the farm is reflected…
Garnet Valley School District students, siblings Sanjay, Shyla, and Sachin Misra, presented a $400 check to the Concordville Fire & Protection Assn. Wednesday afternoon. The students sang Christmas Carols to raise the money. This was the second year they raised funds for the fire company, Sanjay Misra said. Flanking the students in the photo are, from left, are Matt Tiger, Fire Chief Bob Vasek, fire…
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors welcomed its newest member during the annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 2. Pat Muller, who was elected in November to fill Scudder Stevens’ seat, was sworn in and then addressed the residents and township staff in attendance. “I love Kennett Township, and I will continue the work to help find solutions to problems,” she said. Muller encouraged the township…
Chadds Ford Township now has a new supervisor. Timotha Trigg was sworn into office during the annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 2. She replaces Noelle Barbone who chose not to run for reelection last year. Trigg will serve a six-year term. She had been on the Planning Commission, but she officially resigned from that commission, and supervisors appointed Carolyn Daniels to replace her. Daniels…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the attempted theft of $4,800 from a 68-year-old woman’s bank account. Police said the unknown suspect was able to gain access to the woman’s bank account using her personal information. The money was recovered but police are continuing their investigation. • A scammer was able to hack into a 78-year-old woman’s…
Randall Stone Lieberman, 62, the long-time publisher of the Chester County Press and several regional magazines, died Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the spouse of Amy Jo McDowell Lieberman, with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in Bryn Mawr, he was the son of the late Irvin Lieberman and Judy (Hartle) Lieberman. Randy…
It’s been gray and damp for most of the last month, but the pavilion at Anson Nixon Park looks crystal clear on a relatively dry day.
Happy New Year to all.
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. June Pretty gal June, 1 year old, is ready to spend the rest of her life with a family of her very own. She is the perfect size for an active lifestyle, but also for lots of snuggles. June is open to dog meets. For an introduction, please bring…