Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are investigating the theft of Dove body wash from the CVS store on Route 1 in Concord Township. The report did not include any suspects' descriptions or details on the incident beyond the fact that it happened between 9:40 and 9:43 a.m. on July 12. • A 47-year-old woman in Chadds Ford was almost a victim of…
Michael Patrick Miller, 69, of Chadds Ford, died Sunday, Aug. 2, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Cathy Rusden Miller, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Tunnelton, WVa., he was the son of the late Leslie Miller and the late Lucile Bickford Miller. He graduated from Tunnelton High School and attended West Virginia University. In…
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the next day and a half. The National Weather Service said tropical-storm-force winds are expected sometime within the next 36 hours, beginning 11:18 a.m. today, Aug. 3. Tropical Storm Isaias is poised to come through the region on Tuesday. It is currently around 60 miles east of Jacksonville, Florida, moving due north at 13 mph. It appears…
Glenn A. Combs, 71, of West Grove, died Friday, July 31, at his residence. He was the husband of Diane McGeehan Combs, with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Glenn R. Combs and the late Josephine Cozza Combs. Glenn was a heavy equipment operator, last working for Meco Constructors in Bensalem, until his retirement…
Constance M. Ford, 99, of Concord Township, died Friday, July 31, at Maris Grove. Connie was born Nov. 30, 1920, to Mabel (Benson) and William P. Hourigan in Geneva, Nebraska. Her grandparents came to Nebraska from County Cork, Ireland. After graduation from the University of Nebraska, Connie taught English and history at Geneva High School. She met her future husband, Earle M. Ford in Geneva…
James "Jimmy" F. LaSalvia, 52, of Wilmington, died Thursday, July 30, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a 40-year battle with kidney disease. Born in Meadowbrook, Pa., and raised in Holland, Pa., Jimmy lived for the last 16 years in Wilmington. A realtor for 18 years, Jimmy was a real estate agent for Keller Williams Realty in Chadds Ford. Jimmy graduated from Council Rock High…
Kennett Square is opening up a new outdoor dining area along the 100 block of W. State Street. It will serve four existing restaurants but comes at the loss of some parking. It will also close a part if the road on Thursday night and on weekends. While the parklet concept is new in Kennett Square, parklets of all kinds have been popping up in…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Chloe Large and in charge, Chloe has a uniquely beautiful calico coat with a big personality. She is the shelter diva with her social, sassy, and confident manner. Chloe will seek out attention and affection with her deep purr and friendly disposition. This plus-sized princess will happily reign as…
Joanne (Eslinger) Snyder, 90, died peacefully on July 24. Born in February of 1930 in Wilmington, to Caleb and Antoinette Eslinger, she grew up on 18th Street with two sisters, Ernie and Eileen. The trio loved to sing together, and during the war, they would entertain wounded soldiers as The Stair Step Sisters and The Debs of Rhythm. After graduation from Alexis I. duPont High…
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has released its updated proposed plan for reopening schools. School board directors will be voting on whether to adopt the plan Monday night, Aug. 3 at 7:30. According to an email from Superintendent of Schools John Sanville, the plan took into consideration ideas from students, teachers, and parents. Three principles were used as the base for the plan: Keep everyone…
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 Roadwork for Aug. 1 to Aug. 7. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PECO utility construction will cause weekday lane closures on Route…