Mr. Leon Joseph Stivale, (Lee) of Kennett Square, died Wednesday, July 15. Lee was predeceased by his father (Joseph Stivale), mother (Amelia Stivale, nee Kuczwk) of Jenkintown, and a daughter Susanne Stivale. He is survived by his wife, Brenda, two sons, Lee Alan of Chadds Ford, and David George (Kim Craig) of San Diego, Calif., as well as three grandchildren Brittany Lee, Avery and Brayden,…
• Chester County Art Association is offering seven virtual art camps, four for the first week, and three for the second week. No art kits are available for these two weeks. Clay for 'Creative Clay' campers can be picked up on Friday, July 31, from 9-11 a.m. Camps are geared for various age groups. Go here for more information. • It’s summer camp at home.…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks •Police said they cited Markes D. Barrett, 34, of New Castle, Del., following a two-vehicle crash on Route 202 on June 23. A report said Barrett was driving southbound in the left lane, approaching Naaman’s Creek Road when he attempted to pass a truck that was also in the left lane. Police said he moved into the right lane, failing…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Elaine Cover girl Elaine can turn a head with her soft medium-length gray coat and stunning green eyes. At just 2 years old, this confident girl is friendly, curious, and enjoys interacting with people. She will not hesitate to walk right up and introduce herself. A good all-around cat,…
Delaware County Council issued two press releases Thursday, one announcing the resumption of in-person council meetings and the other reminding bars and restaurants that patrons must wear masks and abide by social distancing requirements. The reminder to bars and restaurants cites the increase in COVID-19 cases in young people who socialize in those establishments. It reads in part, “…compliance of the state’s public health order…
• Chadds Ford ninth-grader Pranavh Vallabhaneni was honored for his ingenuity at the fifth annual Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, presented by Raytheon Technologies. He was among nearly 500 award-winning K-12 inventors from across the nation who were celebrated at a virtual awards ceremony held on July 2. "My invention prevents hot car child deaths by detecting for a baby in a car seat and, if…
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 July 11 to July 17. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • PECO Energy is planning weekday lane closures on Route 1,…
AccuWeather and the National Weather Service are reporting a flash flood watch in effect from 7 p.m. Thursday until midnight Friday, July 10. Heavy rain associated with a coastal low is expected to bring 1-2 inches of rain. A flash flood watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period…
• State Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, and state Rep. Chris Quinn, R-168, will hold a food and pet food drive this Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Concord Township municipal building for the benefit of those served by the Media Food Bank and Brandywine Valley SPCA. The Media Food Bank needs nonperishable food such as canned tuna, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups,…
Elisabeth R. Chance, 99, was born to Mary and John Reese in Lansford, Pa., on Oct. 21, 1920, and died on July 4, 2020, at Kendall at Longwood. She grew up with her sister Mary in Drexel Hill, graduated from Upper Darby High School, and then went on to Drexel University. Upon graduation, she went to work at United Engineers & Constructors in Philadelphia. It…
Arthur “Jr.” L. Thompson Jr, 68, of Oxford, died Saturday, July 4, at his residence. Born in West Chester, he was the son of Mary Hess Thompson of Avondale, and the late Arthur L. Thompson Sr. He worked in the warehouse for Christian Salsven Frozen Foods in Malvern, PA for 11 years retiring in 1993. Mr. Thompson enjoyed boxing, football, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and being…