Jack Riden, 88, of Kennett Square, died Dec. 10, at Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community in Quarryville. He was the spouse of the late Sandra (Yocum) Riden, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born in Burnham, Pa., he was the son of the late Paul Riden and the late Alice (Atkinson) Riden. Jack joined the Navy upon graduating and was in the Navy for…
• The Delaware County Symphony presents A Chamber Concert for All Ages on Sunday, April 6 at 3 p.m. This is an annual chamber concert and features the Chamber Series Winner of the Youth Concerto Competition and includes lighthearted pieces from P.D.Q. Bach, the DCS Percussion Ensemble, and more. Along with the playful tunes, Schleptet in E flat major and Suite No.1 for Cello All…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • Police are investigating a report of a stolen car. The victim, a resident of the Johnson Farm apartments on Route 202 in Concord Township told police that someone took his 2017 Blue Infinity Q60, bearing license number MRD8520. The victim said the car was stolen from the parking lot at the complex. Police are investigating. • State police from…
With talk of some area hospitals closing or up for sale, a job fair is scheduled for this Thursday, which may help those seeking jobs in nursing or other health-related jobs. The job fair is scheduled for March 27, from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Springfield YMCA. More than 20 healthcare-related employers will be on-site looking for people who are interested in working…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Jenga Jenga is a very beautiful and really sweet 2-year-old young lady. She is very playful and would love to join you in fun activities. She should do well with almost any family. Hope you will come to meet her soon. You can name your adoption fee for Jenga…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 24 to March 28. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause a full closure with a detour of E. State Street between S. Broad and S. Walnut…
• The first medical school in the country allowing women to earn their MD was founded in Philadelphia in 1850. How and why? It was founded by a group of Quakers and businessmen. It was about to fail 10 years later but one Quaker woman, Chester County's Dr. Ann Preston, kept the dream alive. On Tuesday, March 25, the Chester County History Center presents Pathfinder:…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police from the Media barracks are investigating the theft of blueberry bushes from a pickup truck in Concord Township. The heist occurred sometime between 6 and 6:30 p.m. on March 14 in the Costco parking lot. The victim told police that $140 worth of the bushes were stolen from the bed of the truck. • A 22-year-old man…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Birdy Birdy is leaving a past of neglect behind her and is ready to spend her golden years as an adored and cared-for furry family member. She is a petite gal and has so much love to give. Think this 10-year-old might be your perfect match? Stop by to…
This year marks my 25th year of being an active resident and citizen of Chadds Ford. That’s long enough to remember the township’s extensive negotiations with Toll Brothers over the development of the Sunset Hill Girl Scouts Camp. Residents attended meetings, wrote letters, and made their opinions known on every issue imaginable, such as where the ingress and egress would be, what the lot size…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 17 to March 21. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause periodic daytime lane closures on Route 322 (Hannum Avenue) between N. Wayne and Washington streets in…