I’ve worked for more than five years in the nonprofit sector after 30 years on the for-profit side. I’ve been honored to lead Chester County Art Association for the past four-plus years, leveraging my fine arts background and corporate experience to help grow and expand our mission. A crisis can be described as a balance of fear and opportunity. The pandemic presents many fears and…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Oct. 24 to Oct. 30. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. Roadway rehabilitation continues to cause lane closures on Unionville Road, between Manor and…
Jacob J. Orbon Sr., of Kennett Square, died quietly while in hospice care in West Chester, on Tuesday, Oct. 20. He is the son of Jacob Edward Orbon and Constance (Wobles) Orbon. He was surrounded by family during his last days. He was a resident of Pocopson Home since 2017. Jacob was born in Nanticoke, Pa. and lived there until he joined the Armed forces…
Virginia W. Ogle, 81, of Mendenhall, died Aug. 27, at her home. Born in 1939 in West Chester and raised on the family farm in Mendenhall, Virginia was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (nee Way) Woodward. She was a gardener, world-traveling bird watcher, and true foodie who avidly supported local farms and loved all flavors of ice cream (and kept most of…
• The holiday season is starting early at the Brandywine River Museum of Art this year. Beginning on Oct. 31, visitors can enjoy “Holiday Magic at Brandywine” with the opening of the Brandywine Railroad — a holiday favorite since 1972. On view through Jan. 10, this year’s seasonal offerings will also include the return of artist and composer Ann Wyeth McCoy’s dollhouse, which features six…
The Delaware County Bureau of Elections has finalized the list of 32 ballot drop box locations, located in municipalities across the county. Each of the 32 ballot drop boxes — including one in Concord Township — were open and accepting ballots from Delaware County residents as of Tuesday, Oct. 20. Concord’s dropbox is located at the Rachel Kohl Library, 687 Smithbridge Road. The ballot drop…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks said they arrested Laurent LeVeque, 49, of Newtown Square following a car crash on Baltimore Pike on Oct. 16. The incident happened on Route one at Applied Card Way in Concord Township. Police said LeVeque was DUI. • Two people are being sought for an alleged retail theft at the Acme in Concord…
Betty B. Harkins, 92, of Kennett Square, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, Oct. 17. She was the wife of the late George Harkins, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born at her family farm in Rosedale, she was the daughter of the late George and Ella (Clough) Buffington. She was a 1946 graduate of Kennett High School, where after many years…
Joseph F. Captain Jr., 86, of West Grove, died Friday, Oct. 16. H\Born in Boston, Pa., he was the son of Stella Captain and Joseph F Captain Sr., He attended Pennsylvania State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in 1956. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. After graduating, he was employed by Westinghouse Electric’s Management…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Miss Cleo Miss Cleo had tragedy in her family and arrived at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in rough shape. But now she is ready to move on with her life and find some love. This sweet girl is looking for a quiet home where she can recover from all…
PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of Oct. 17 to Oct. 23. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Gas maintenance will continue to cause daytime lane closures on High Street,…