• Hana Hebert and Anna Walker were named to the York College of Pennsylvania Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Herbert is a nursing major and Walker is a health science major. • Jenna Robertson of Chadds Ford earned Dean's List honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2023 semester. Robertson is a junior majoring in nursing. • Madison Carr of Chadds…
Ask artists why they paint, and they’ll likely say it’s in their soul. Jerry Dowling is no exception to that, but his soul draws from two different continents. Hence the title of his new book, “The Brandywine Valley’s Irish Artist.” It’s who he is. Dowling grew up in the Brandywine Valley, Kennett Township to be exact, but he’s called the Chadds Ford area his home…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Feb. 17 through Feb. 23. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Greenwood Road and Orchard Avenue in East Marlborough Township…
• The Chester County History Center is holding a members-only exhibit in celebration of Black History Month on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16 and 17. The exhibit is a unique daguerreotype of Frederick Douglass. Douglass gave this early style of photograph to Susan B. Anthony. It eventually came to the Chester County area and was donated to CCHC. Dating from 1847-1848, this special piece of…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • An Uber driver was arrested for theft of services while picking up an order at Koy Restaurant in Concord Township. Police didn’t identify the driver in the report, but described only as a 27-year-old from Bear, Del. According to police, the man went to the restaurant to pick up an order and, while waiting, ordered something for himself but…
There were no voting items during the three-hour-long Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board work session Monday night, but directors did discuss several issues scheduled for a vote later on. Those issues include a proposed middle school trip to Rome and Pompeii. That trip is tentatively planned for eight days in June of 2025 through EF Tours. According to the presentation, all adults traveling with the group…
Due to the inclement weather, Chester County Government offices, facilities and courts are Closed on Tuesday, Feb. 13. While Chester County government and court buildings will be closed for public services during this time, many County programs and services continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you need to access county services, we encourage you to call or e-mail the Department which provides those…
A display at the John Chads House, perhaps where the family took care of the ferry’s books.
Robert Turner, 69, of Landenberg, died peacefully on Feb. 4, surrounded by his family. He was born on April 8, 1954. Robert was a beloved father, an esteemed master electrician, and an expert in firearms. He retired from Chrysler and ran a successful side business specializing in residential electrical heating and cooling. Robert had a passion for dogs and was known for his generous donations…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Gracie Meet Gracie, a beautiful 4-year-old dog who is dog-friendly and would love a forever home. Please bring your family for a meeting today. You can name your adoption fee for Gracie through Sunday, Feb. 18. Bella Bella is such a pretty little 3-year-old girl, with a lovely white…
“Two wrongs do not make a right.” This bit of moral advice often goes unheeded, especially when tensions are high. Where the advice becomes a challenge or even falls flat is when one wrong does not seem so wrong, maybe even is a right. Recently, I learned about an even trickier two-some; polarities thinking recognizes that more often we have two rights, or really two…