Florence “Kammy” (Kahmar) Franz, 81, of Kennett Square, died Thursday, March 21. She was the spouse of George Franz, with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George Kahmar and Edith (Austin) Kahmar. Kammy graduated from Haverford High School in 1960, Muhlenberg College in 1964, and taught in the Nether Providence School District, earning her…
• The Chadds Ford Business Association's next meeting will be a breakfast meeting at the Chadds Ford Township municipal building, at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 11. Township Manager Lacey Faber and some township supervisors will be in attendance to bring us up to speed on the current events in our community. Breakfast by Chadds Ford Coffee House. The cost is $20, pay at the…
• Baily Halsted and Maggie Lawrence of Chadds Ford were named to the Ohio University Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester. Ohio's Dean's List recognizes undergraduate students who complete a particular semester with a GPA between 3.5 and 3.999 with a minimum of 12 hours attempted for letter grades that are used to calculate GPA. • Cade Brennan and Nathan Winnick of Chadds Ford…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 1 through April 5. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Construction will begin on Monday, April 1, on a $15.2 million project to replace the South Creek Road bridge over…
The Pennsylvania State Police now has a new way for the public to share information related to active investigations, cold cases, the apprehension of wanted persons, or locating missing persons. It’s called PSP Tips. "Assistance from the public is often vital to solving crimes or locating missing or wanted individuals," said Lt. Col. George Bivens, deputy commissioner of operations. "The social media platforms, the toll-free…
• It’s time to mark the calendars. Longwood Gardens has announced that after three years of construction, Longwood Reimagined will open on Nov. 22 of this year. Changes and additions include a third conservancy that’s all glass and will be the largest stand-alone conservatory in North America, a Cascade Garden with a Bonsai Courtyard, and more. • The owners of Taste & Sea Seafood, Steaks…
Kennett Square Police Department • Police said Joshua Laaksonen, 24, of Kennett Square, was arrested and charged with terroristic threats, simple assault and harassment, following an altercation during which he allegedly pushed a female subject to the ground, causing injury. Officers observed a small laceration and bruising on the victim’s left knee. Laaksonen was taken into custody and transported to central booking at Chester County…
Kennett Square native and member of the Newport Rowing Club Justin Best is now on the United States Olympic Rowing Team for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. This marks Best's second consecutive Olympic appearance, following his silver medal win in the men's four at the 2023 World Rowing Championships and his performance in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. A graduate of Drexel University, Best has had…
The Unionville-Chadds F9rd School District is planning an Active Threat Exercise on Wednesday, April 10. That day is a scheduled in-service day with no students in class. “This planned exercise is an effort to ensure our emergency preparedness,” said District Director of Communications Nikki Laroya in a press release. During the exercise, the district office, Unionville High. School and Charles F. Patton Middle School campuses…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Ferry Jerry Ferry Jerry is a handsome buff and white boy, who is quite affectionate and laid back. This 6-year-old loves to get ear and head scratches and loves to give head butts. Please come meet this really nice fellow just as soon as you can. You can name…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 25 through March 29. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Construction will begin on Monday, April 1, on a $15.2 million project to replace the South Creek Road bridge over…