PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from March 2 through March 8. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Through March 15, utility relocation will continue to cause periodic lane closures along Route 1 between McFarland and Greenwood roads…
• The Brandywine's new special exhibition, Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth's Botanical Imagination, is officially on view! This exhibition features 40 watercolors and drawings that tell the story of Andrew Wyeth’s focus on the fragile rhythms and intimate drama of plant life. The exhibit runs through. Sept. 15. This exhibition tells the story of Andrew Wyeth’s focus on the fragile rhythms and intimate dramas…
Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • State police are investigating a report of an indecent assault on a 16-year-old girl from Chadds Ford. The incident reportedly happened on Unionville Road in East Marlborough Township on Feb. 12. • State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a motor vehicle crash involving a fire truck and two cars at Landhope Farms on Saturday, Feb. 24 just…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Holly Meet Holly. This 7-year-young lovebug is a gentle girl with a shy and sweet personality. She’s in search of her purrfect match – could that be you? Stop by to meet her today. You can name your adoption fee for Holly through Sunday, March 3. Kane Kane is…
PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Feb. 24 through March 1. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility construction will cause daytime lane closures on Route 1 between Greenwood Road and Orchard Avenue in East Marlborough Township…
• Longwood Gardens is offering a creative arts class, Capturing Blue Poppies, with online and onsite components. The Himalayan blue-poppy (Meconopsis‘Lingholm’) is one of Longwood’s most photographed flowers. The flower’s coloration is one of the most elusive hues to capture in a photographic image. The cost of the course is $179 for non-members. The fee includes all-day admission to the Gardens on the day the…
Peter G. Martelli Sr, 63, of Toughkenamon, died Monday, Feb. 19, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the husband of Denise Daddezio Martelli, who died in May 2023, and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Anthony “A.J.” Martelli Sr, and the late Anna Shaw Martelli. Pete was a…
Nancy Jean Caudell, 85, of New Albany, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 16. Her husband, Hobert Caudell, to whom she was lovingly devoted, died on March 14, 1990. Born on May 7, 1938, in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Philena Moore. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Tamara Caudell of New Albany, Pa., and her son, Michael (Deborah) Caudell of…
Pennsylvania State Police Media Barracks State police from the Media barracks arrested four people in connection with a retail theft at Lulu Lemon in Concord Township. The four suspects, all from Philadelphia, were identified by police as Tanya Little,22, Bilgis Rawls, 18, Briell Hargrave, 19, and Mikhail Bowers, 19. According to the report, the four grabbed handfuls of clothing from the racks inside Lulu Lemon…
The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Lulu Lulu is a mature 6-year-old girl. She is friendly and oh-so-pretty. She likes attention and affection. She is easy to leash and walk. She appears potty trained. She is responsive to treats, which is great for any additional training needed. Come on over today to meet Lulu. You…
• Hana Hebert and Anna Walker were named to the York College of Pennsylvania Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. Herbert is a nursing major and Walker is a health science major. • Jenna Robertson of Chadds Ford earned Dean's List honors at The University of Tampa for the Fall 2023 semester. Robertson is a junior majoring in nursing. • Madison Carr of Chadds…