Emidio “Junior” Frezzo Jr., formerly of of Kennett Square

Emidio “Junior” Frezzo Jr., 87, a longtime resident of Kennett Square, died peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Jenner's Pond Retirement Community. He was the husband of Barbara Mason Frezzo, with whom he shared 44 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, PA., he was a son of the late Emidio Frezzo Sr. and the late Josephine Delaurentis Frezzo. Junior served our country in the United States Army.   He was a progressive mushroom grower who was eager to learn,…

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Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester,

Thomas Arnold, 95, of West Chester, died Monday, March 4, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Mary C. Arnold, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Born in Hoboken, N.J., he was the son of the late Thomas Arnold and the late Carolyn Martina (Schmidt) Arnold. Survivors include his two sons, Clarke Arnold of West Chester,…

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Gregg A. Pyle of Kennett Square

Gregg A. Pyle, 62, died Monday, March 11, ,at his home in Kennett Square. He was the loving husband of Gail (Burns) Pyle, who he met in 2006 and married in 2012. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Robert Pyle and Mary (Carpenter) Pyle. Gregg graduated from Unionville High School and RETS Electronic School in Marple. He then went on to be…

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C. Robert Barnett of Kennett Square

C. Robert Barnett, 84, of Kennett Square, formerly of West Grove, died  Sunday, March 10, at Linden Hall, Kennett Square. Born in West Grove. he was the son of the late Walter E. Barnett and the late Dorothy Hopkins Barnett. He was a crane operator at Lukens Steel Co. in Coatesville,  for many years Mr. Barnett was an avid Phillies fan. He went to Clearwater,…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 18

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Chip Meet Chip. This handsome 2-year-old is currently interviewing for his forever home. Chip is dog-friendly and kid-friendly. He will gladly show you how a dog should sit and stay for a small treat. He also loves to play tug and fetch. When he's not in a playful mood,…

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Road Report for March 18 through March 22

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 18 through March 22. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Vegetation management will cause lane closures through the end of the month on Route 52 between Route 1 and Burrows…

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Around Town March 14

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The annual Red Clay Valley Cleanup is Saturday, March 23.

• The next Red Clay Valley Cleanup is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 23. Volunteers will assemble at 8 at either the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin, or Anson B. Nixon Park or the Kennett Area YMCA outdoor Pool in Kennett Square to help with clean-up of 98 miles of roads and streams in the Red Clay Valley watershed. More than…

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Police Log March 13: Assault, thefts

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks Pennsylvania State police from the Media barracks will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this weekend, March 15-17. Police didn’t say where. Avondale Barracks • Police arrested a 32-year-old Kennett Square man for shoplifting $123 worth of merchandise from the East Marlborough Walmart on March 10. The report did not mention the suspect’s name. • A 39-year-old man from Norristown was arrested…

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Conservancy renewing accreditation

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Has the Brandywine Conservancy done a good job in protecting lands and natural places? That’s what the Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, wants to know, and the public is invited to voice their opinion. The conservancy is applying for renewal of its land trust accreditation. The accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for…

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Jazz fest at Kennett Library

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, and the Kennett Library is celebrating with an art show featuring paintings by jazz trumpeter Al Moretti. Visitors can immerse themselves in what a library press release calls a visual feast of original artwork depicting iconic Jazz legends such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Jaco Pastorius, Milton Nascimento, Esperanza Spaulding, Maynard Ferguson, Art Tatum, Pat Martino, Cootie Williams, and Ira…

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Adopt-a-Pet March 11

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Boo Boo is a beautiful 12-year-old golden girl who lost her loving home. She is a gracious lady who we imagine would wear lace if she were human. This gentle soul is happy to be petted and handled and enjoys quiet time on her own, often in a cozy…

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