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Around Town Jan. 30

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 30, 2025

Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in Avondale, is holding a fundraiser in Kennett Square from 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Lieu Antiques + Interiors. (Courtesy photo)

• Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in Avondale, is holding a fundraiser in Kennett Square from 6-8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Lieu Antiques + Interiors. The event includes a musical performance by operatic "standout soloist" Gina Perregrino. All donations and proceeds from this event go towards supporting our sanctuary and learning center. As a 100 percent volunteer non-profit, Chenoa relies on community support…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 29, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police are investigating the theft of a car from the lot of David Auto on Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township. The theft took place on Jan. 2. Police described the suspects as two unidentified black men wearing all-black clothing, black facemasks, and surgical gloves. According to police, the pair arrived at the dealership after hours, gained access…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 27, 2025

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The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Blaze Meet Blaze. This handsome 9-year-old guy is hoping to spark love within your heart. Blaze is a senior dog and is looking forward to a second chance at a forever family life. Do you have room in your home and your heart for Blaze? Come on over today…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 24, 2025

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility installation will cause daytime lane closures on High Street between Sharpless and E. Nields streets in West Chester through…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 23, 2025

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Registration is now open for the popular Summer Discovery Day Camps at Newlin Grist Mill.

• Registration is now open for the popular Summer Discovery Day Camps at Newlin Grist Mill. The camp offers history- and nature-based experiences in an engaging, inclusive, outdoor environment for children ages 4-12. Campers share unique experiences that connect and expand their interactions with each other and their community. Summer Discovery is the place where learning is fun. There are three one-week sessions beginning June…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 22, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks • State police said Patrick O’Shea, 46, of Glen Mills, was arrested on charges of criminal attempt rape, criminal attempt, indecent assault, strangulation, and simple assault. The incident happened on Jan. 14 at a business in the 200 block of Route 202 in Concord Township. According to the police report, the victim was alone at the business when O’Shea entered,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 20, 2025

Dennis “Skeeter” Earl Bladen, 78, of Newark, died Friday, Jan. 17, at his residence. He was the husband of Joyce Brison Bladen, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Joseph Bladen and the late Pearl Froman Bladen. He was a graduate of Avon Grove High School and Goldey Beacom College. He served his…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 20, 2025

Hazel V. Owens, born on April 28, 1943, in Damascus, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 15, in West Grove. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mary E. Roark and John W. Owens. Hazel was the devoted mother of Donna Hampton (Joyce) of York, and Lenna Pierson (Mark) of Landenberg, as well as mother-in-law to Sandi Hampton of West Grove. She was a…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 20, 2025

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Jan. 20

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Madame Mim Madame Mim is 12 years old. What a pretty senior lady, with her white fur dotted with calico patches. She is also a polydactyl, which means she has six toes (just like Ernest Hemingway's cats). Madame Mim arrived as a stray, and we are giving her tons…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 17, 2025

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Jan. 20 to Jan. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Tree trimming and utility pole replacement will force the closure of Webb Road between Route 1 and Atwater Road in…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on January 16, 2025

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Todd Webb, Between Lovelock and Fernley, NV, 1956, printed 2023, inkjet print, courtesy of Todd Webb Archive. © Todd Webb Archive

• At the Brandywine Museum of Art, three exhibits are closing within the next month but three more are about to launch. Next up is a photo exhibit featuring two photographers from the 1950s. Robert Frank and Todd Webb: Across America, 1955 includes photos of their trips across the country, traveling independently of one another. It opens Feb. 9. • There’s going to be a…