Thomas L. Lyne Jr., 87, of Chadds Ford, died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 7, surrounded by his family. He was born in January 1933 in Charlotte, N.C., to Thomas Leland Lyne and Elizabeth Robinson Lyne. He graduated from Henry Clay High School and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Tommy was a…
• The Brandywine Conservancy is running a photo contest “Experience the Brandywine,” now through Oct. 25. The contest is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Brandywine Creek Greenway. Submitted photos can highlight one of the many fun recreational activities in the Greenway — from hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and more — or feature some of the breathtaking views of protected open spaces and…
Pennsylvania State Police • State police from the Media barracks continue to look for a car and driver involved in a fatal hit and run on Route 202 Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. A motorist struck and killed a pedestrian near Pyle Road. According to a report, the striking vehicle is a platinum white, 2009 – 2010 Ford Edge in SEL or Limited…
Mr. Vincenzi “James” Martelli, 93, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Chester County Hospital He was the husband of the late Erma (Farmer) Martelli. Born on July 27, 1927, in Kennett Square, he was the son of the late Luca and Josephine (Galante) Martelli. James attended St. Patrick’s grade school and later graduated from Kennett High School. Following high school, he served…
Teresa Turner Roosevelt, 57, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 2, at her home in Pocopson Township. She was born Sept. 25, 1963, to Jack and Alice Turner of Georgetown, S.C. Teresa grew up in Georgetown and attended Webber International College in Babson Park, Fla. majoring in international travel. She was also a graduate of the Lufthansa Airlines International Travel Agents Program in Germany. Teresa held…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. #178 He is known as #178 — just a number from a recent cruelty case. Given that he has had little human interaction, he is showing great potential for someone with patience and time to commit to his further socialization. Already a volunteer favorite, all who have worked with…
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. 3 to Oct. 9. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Pole installation will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 in Pennsbury…
• The Chadds Ford Historical Society has a drive-through bread sale on Oct. 24. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., people will be able to drive in and drive out and purchase bread baked in the beehive oven at the society’s historic John Chadds House. All while keeping social distance. This month the CFHS will also sell its special Pumpkin Carve T-shirts and posters. First come, first…
Delaware County Republican Chairman Tom McGarrigle welcomed the Pennsylvania Senate’s confirmation of Gov. Tom Wolf’s nomination of Judge Andrea Puppio to fill a judicial vacancy on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Wolf’s nomination of Judge Puppio was confirmed by an overwhelming 47-2 vote of approval on Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Senate. “I have known Andrea Puppio for nearly two decades and I have…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police said they arrested a Garnet Valley High School teacher for inappropriate Internet interactions with a recent Garnet Valley graduate. The report identified the teacher as Derek Vattellana, 38, of Glenmore. The victim is an 18-year-old woman from Chester Heights. Charges against Vattellana include possession of instruments of crime, indecent exposure, and open lewdness. He was released on $50,000…
The Chester County Board of Elections approved a number of measures to ensure the eligible ballots of all county voters are counted in the November 2020 Election. Those measures include the placement of 11 locations for secure drop-off of mail-in and absentee ballots and the addition of two satellite election offices. From Tuesday, Oct. 13, drop-off locations will be open for all County residents who…