By Gabbie Burton Contributing Writer
Madelyn Alvarino, a candidate for the 13th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania State House, hosted a campaign kickoff event at Old Stone Cider on Tuesday, March 17. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser saw about 130 attendees come out in support of the democratic candidate running against the longtime incumbent, Republican State Rep. John
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Lawrence.
Alvarino, a mother of two who currently resides in Lincoln University, spoke at the event to explain her motivations for running for office.
“My focus will be simple: affordability, opportunity, and sustainability,”
Alvarino said. “That means raising the minimum wage, fair funding for public education, lowering health care costs and increasing access and protecting our open spaces and working farms,
so the 13th stays beautiful and prosperous for the next generation. And that’s just the beginning of the tip of the iceberg.”
Alvarino, a daughter of immigrants herself, also mentioned protecting immigrant neighborhoods, defending elections and safeguarding democracy as some of her additional goals.
“I care, I want to help and I feel our government should represent us,” Alvarino said. “I’m beyond
By Betsy Brewer Brantner Contributing Writer
In the state of Pennsylvania, the Department of State oversees the administration of elections in the state, as well as campaign finance and lobbying disclosure rules.
However, on Feb. 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, also known as the SAVE America Act. The bill would require voter registration applicants to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship and impose strict photo identification rules to vote in federal elections. Similar bills with proof of citizenship requirements passed
out of the House in 2024 and 2025, but stalled in the U.S. Senate. The 2026 version is largely similar but adds requirements related to voting in person and by mail.
If passed, the SAVE America Act, while only explicitly affecting federal elections, will preempt state voter registration processes as well.
Deb Landau, the program director for policy and advocacy with the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, posted a statement on the organization’s website that said the new rules would require people to show proof of citizenship, in person, to register to vote, with only a few documents accepted,
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grateful for our little blue dot in a sea of red. It’s so validating and uplifting.”
In her speech addressed to the attendees representing that little blue dot, Alvarino shared some feelings about her opponent’s current
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By Gabbie Burton Contributing Writer
Oxford Area High School teacher Scott Wooddell received national recognition from Project Lead the Way (PLTW) at the school’s March 23 faculty meeting. Wooddell was named PLTW Computer Science Teacher of the Year out of over 3000 submissions from across the country. PLTW is a national non-
profit organization that provides curriculum for STEM subjects including computer science, engineering and biomedical science.
PLTW serves 2.5 million students and over 100,000 educators. PLTW focuses on activity, project- and problem-based instruction that emphasizes hands-on and student-led learning.
Oxford has used the PLTW curriculum for 13 years.
In his introduction at the
award ceremony, principal Jamie Canaday credited Wooddell for his work and contributions to his students.
“As an administrator who’s worked with Scott for 20 years, I admire his passion for learning and his desire to have our computer science program on the cutting edge for our students,” he said. “But most importantly, over the past 10 years, Scott’s vision for
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The Avon Grove School District is continuing to expand its Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program, building on the program’s successful launch in the 2022–2023 school year and providing more students the opportunity to become bilingual, bi-literate, and culturally competent learners.
Since launching four years
With one of only four such programs available in Pa., Avon Grove has become a leader in bilingual education ago with 44 kindergarten students, Avon Grove School District’s DLI program has steadily expanded as cohorts progress through each grade level. Today, 195 students are enrolled in the program, which is roughly 3.5 percent of all students in the district. The program will continue to expand annually, reaching fourth grade in 2026–2027 and
fifth grade in 2027–2028.
Beyond elementary school, the district is planning a continued pathway for students, with a middle school transition beginning between 2028 and 2031 and a high school transition beginning in 2031, culminating in students earning the Pennsylvania Seal of Bi-literacy upon graduation. Avon Grove is one of
only four school districts in Pennsylvania currently operating a program of this kind, positioning the district as a leader in bilingual education and long-term language learning opportunities for students. Students learn through a 50/50 immersion model, spending half of the school day receiving instruction in English and the other half in Spanish. Through this approach, students develop literacy in both languages while learning core subjects such as reading, math, science, and social studies. “As the program continues to expand, we are seeing students gain confidence not only in two languages, but also in their ability to connect with
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work in the position of state representative.
“My opponent likes to shrug his shoulders and say Harrisburg is broken,” she said in her speech. “Well, I’ve got news for him, fixing Harrisburg is literally his job, and if he can’t do the job I say step aside.”
Randy Hull, a committee person for the OxGrove Democrats and a former 40-year Republican, echoed these sentiments in his comments on Alvarino’s campaign.
“When her opponent says Harrisburg is broken, she doesn’t accept that,” Hull said. “He’s served 8 terms. Why hasn’t he fixed that? I believe she will.”
In her speech, Molly Wood, another committee person for the OxGrove Democrats, added her thoughts on flipping the 13th district in favor of Alvarino.
“In my view, it is time for us here in the 13th to have
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somebody who truly represents us, all the people in this district, someone who will advocate for affordability, opportunity and sustainability for our communities and be our voice in Harrisburg,” Wood said.
“That person is Madelyn.”
While a distaste for Lawrence’s performance in the role was shared among many in the crowd, the evening was also spent on celebrating Alvarino and
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like birth certificates or passports.
Landau said that a change like that would hit women, people of color, and rural voters hardest.
“Over half of Americans do not have a passport,” said Landau. “The statistics show that 21 million eligible voters don’t have ready access available to these documents — so, maybe they don’t know where they are – maybe they’re in a safety deposit box, maybe they were lost. They don’t know.”
Some women have been
voting since they were eligible. Many of those same women have lived in the same town most of their life, but the SAVE Act would still require that if you are a woman who is divorced or widowed, you would need to have the records of your divorce or the death certificate of your husband if you have remarried. This obviously hits women more than men because women are typically the ones to change their name in a marriage.
Let’s present one scenario: Mrs. Smith, who was actually Veronica Johnson on her birth certificate, was married to Robert Smith over 50 years ago. He died in the Vietnam War and she married Bob Johnson 20
“My focus will be simple: affordability, opportunity, sustainability.”
~ Madelyn Alvarino, a candidate for the 13th Legislative District
connecting with supporters.
Richard Ruggieri, a former candidate for the position in the 2020 election and current committee person with the OxGrove Democrats, shared his feelings on political advocacy and supporting Alvarino’s campaign.
“With the current trajectory the country is on, you feel compelled to correct it,” Ruggieri said. “I’m here for Madelyn because we need good democrats in Harrisburg.”
Moving forward in her campaign, Alvarino said she will be in “listening mode,” focusing on outreach including to independent and Republican voters.
years later. Everyone in the community, where she has voted for over 50 years, knows her story or has seen her at the voting poll, but suddenly that doesn’t matter.
If the SAVE Act is passed and becomes law, she will have to present a passport or include copies of her birth certificate, her first husband’s marriage certificate and death certificate, and a copy of her marriage certificate to her current husband. That’s a lot of paperwork. If you haven’t saved that, or if that paperwork was lost at some point or destroyed in a fire, you will spend a lot of time and money (often hundreds of dollars) to find or replace
However, Alvarino also gave her thoughts on party unity among Democrats especially appealing to younger democratic voters who lean farther left.
“I think what has to happen is that young people have to start running for these positions and getting politically active,” Alvarino said. “But it’s not lost on me that [young people] are all working three jobs.”
Alvarino and Lawrence have less than two months before primary elections and about seven months left of campaigning before voters will ultimately decide who will win the seat in the general election in November.
the documents. And let’s not forget, if the requirement is a passport, that requires money and time. And you will need all that information and documentation to get a passport.
For those who thought the Real ID in this state would prove citizenship, it does not. Remember waiting in line to get that?
A standard REAL ID does not prove U.S. citizenship, but rather verifies identity and “lawful presence.” It is available to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and temporary visa holders. While it acts as a secure, federally compliant identification for boarding planes, it is not proof of citizenship, unlike a pass-
In her concluding comment, Alvarino shared what she wants voters to know most about her and her campaign.
“I’m not a politician,” she said. “I’m a regular person, a mom, a wife, and I think that we all want basically
port or birth certificate.
We already have voter ID laws and it is illegal for noncitizens to register to vote or cast a ballot.
Statistically speaking, the rate of non-citizens voting in elections is a minuscule .0003%.
Another thing to consider is that the SAVE Act would mandate that proof of citizenship be submitted in person at an election office, completely undermining the convenience of mail-in registration.
This limits voter registration, including ending registration online and through voter registration drives. It eliminates universal mail voting and, perhaps the worst thing, it violates
the same things and that we need to come back together as Americans. I think the culture war issues have been purposely weaponized to divide us, and it’s time for us to get beyond all of that and come back together as Americans.”
voters’ privacy by sharing voter information with the Department of Homeland Security.
Oxford resident Peggy Ann Russell had this to say about the SAVE Act.
“I believe that this was not well thought-out because, although it does provide protection, it also discriminates,” Russell said. “It especially discriminates against women, and perhaps that is the whole purpose. There are parts that protect the privilege of voting, but some of the parts actually are going to make voting impossible for some innocent people.”
The question remains: Is this act targeted against women?
State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced plans to introduce legislation that would temporarily suspend Pennsylvania’s gasoline and diesel taxes for 60 days to provide relief for consumers
and businesses facing rising fuel costs.
Boscola said the two bills are intended to help Pennsylvania drivers and businesses cope with fuel price increases tied to instability in global oil markets.
“Pennsylvania drivers are already starting to see prices at the pump climb as global oil markets react to instability in the Middle East,” Boscola said. “At a time when families and businesses are already facing rising costs, we should use every tool available to provide some short-term relief.”
Pennsylvania motorists currently pay one of the highest fuel taxes in the nation. The state gasoline tax is 57.6 cents per gallon, while the diesel tax is approximately 74 cents per gallon.
Boscola noted that while fuel taxes are an important source of funding for transportation infrastructure, the temporary suspension would be structured to ensure those commitments remain intact.
“Our legislation would temporarily suspend these taxes while authorizing bonding to replace any short-term loss to the Motor License Fund,” Boscola said. “This ensures we can provide relief at the pump without disrupting funding for State Police or critical road and bridge projects.”
The proposed 60-day suspension would provide relief for commuters while also helping businesses that rely heavily on diesel fuel, including trucking, agricul-
ture, manufacturing, and construction industries.
Senator Boscola previously introduced similar legislation during the summer of 2022 after global energy markets were disrupted following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Boscola said the proposal reflects the need for government to respond when rising costs begin to put additional pressure on working families and small businesses.
“When affordability becomes a challenge for Pennsylvania families and business owners, government has a responsibility to step in and look for ways to help,” Boscola said. “Providing temporary relief at the fuel pump is a practical step we can take right now.”
computer science is that every student has a seat in his class regardless of their background. He strategically added Project Lead the Way courses that allow for diverse students to take his classes, and he strives to break the stigma that computer science is only for the elite learner.”
Four of those students spoke at the award presentation and recognized Wooddell for his support and guidance.
“Mr. Wooddell has been a cornerstone of my high school experience, as well as somebody who has supported me in pursuing my passions,” said senior Keenan Thomas. “Mr. Wooddell has inspired my interest in computers and technology in a way that I will never forget, even as a student in college and I believe that he will continue to do great things here at Oxford. Thank you and congratulations, Mr. Wooddell.”
PLTW CEO Dave Dimmett surprised Wooddell by coming to the meeting to present him with the award. PLTW gives out one Teacher of the Year Award for each of their disciplines which include computer science, engineering, bio-medical science and an elementary and middle school teacher of the year. Dimmett, a former teacher himself, explained that he visits each school and teacher who receives one of the awards.
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classmates from different backgrounds,” said Emlyn Frangiosa, supervisor of teaching and learning, who oversees the Dual Language Immersion Program. “Dual language education recognizes bilingualism as a true asset. Future ready skills such as communication, collaboration, resilience, and cultural awareness are all fostered through twoway immersion.” Research consistently shows that students enrolled in dual language immersion programs often meet or exceed grade-level expec-
“I don’t ever want to forget the value and importance of a classroom teacher and a group of teachers coming together in their community to serve young people,” Dimmett said. “By coming out to do this, it helps us see the community, talk to students, talk to other educators and it always positions our work right where it belongs, in the heart of a community.”
Wooddell gave his thanks to the school administrators for nominating him for the award and shared his feelings on the recognition, highlighting the students as his motivator.
“I do this for the students,” he said. “I enjoy working with them, especially that bunch, those four kids that came up, I’ve worked with them for three, four years. That’s what’s kind of neat about doing a program like this, where many of the kids take more than one of my classes so I get to see a progression with them and build a relationship over time with students.”
Wooddell’s award comes with a $1,000 cash prize, a $2,000 prize for the school and an all- expenses-paid trip for him to attend the PLTW National Convention. Wooddell was also not the only Oxford teacher recognized by PLTW this year as engineering teacher Trevor Haney was awarded an outstanding teacher commendation from PLTW as well.
While the PLTW engineering and computer science curriculum has
tations and develop strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. In addition to academic benefits, these programs foster cultural awareness and collaboration among students.
Avon Grove
Superintendent Dr. Scott DeShong noted that the continued growth of the program reflects the district’s long-term commitment to innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for the future.
“We are proud to offer Chester County’s only dual language immersion program,” said DeShong. “As the program expands
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been utilized at Oxford for several years now, this past year, the high school implemented the biomedical science curriculum and next year will be one of the first schools to add the new principles of AI course.
Additionally at the meeting, the Citadel Heart of Learning Award was presented to Dana Webb, a ninth grade English teacher. Webb has been teaching at
each year, we are creating opportunities for students to develop valuable language skills, cultural awareness, and global perspectives that will benefit them throughout their education and future careers.”
The district designed the program with a long-term vision in mind. As the original cohorts progress through the grades, Avon Grove plans to continue evaluating opportunities to expand the program to serve more students and extend the immersion pathway in future years.
Beyond benefiting students within the district, the program also positions
since
nominations from students, Webb was described as patient, kind, supportive and caring. Webb was surprised by the award and shared her thoughts after the presentation.
“I can’t stop shaking. It’s wonderful, and I was completely surprised,” Webb said. “I love working with all the kids and being able to support them and be an advocate for them. It’s my favorite thing to do.”
Avon Grove as a regional leader in bilingual education. District leaders have begun sharing insights and lessons learned with neighboring schools interested in developing similar programs.
The Dual Language Immersion program represents a long-term investment in student success — academically, culturally, and globally — and reflects Avon Grove’s commitment to preparing students to thrive in an increasingly diverse and interconnected world.
For more information about the Avon Grove School District Dual Language Immersion Program, visit https://www.
avongrove.org/schools/ elementary-school/dlip.
Proposed bipartisan State Senate legislation would enact three-year pause on new hyperscale data centers of new hyperscale data centers in Pennsylvania. At least 23 hyperscale data centers have been proposed in Pennsylvania to widespread opposition.
The environmental advocacy organization Food & Water Watch released a new, comprehensive, firstof-its-kind report detailing the harms of the AI and data center boom infiltrating communities around the country, making the urgent case for a moratorium on the construction of new AI-driven data centers. The report was released as President Trump hosted a White House “signing ceremony” with seven Big Tech companies that are supposedly pledging to take measures to lower the impact of their massive AI energy demand on everyday Americans.
State Sen. Katie Muth has announced an intent to file legislation to establish a three-year moratorium on proposals and permitting
“Across the country, communities are already feeling the strain of unchecked data center growth,” Muth said. “We have learned hard lessons from the past, and Pennsylvania cannot afford to repeat them. Reports like this raise serious red flags about power demand, water use, and local infrastructure impacts. That is why I am introducing a moratorium bill here in Pennsylvania because the health and safety of our residents are on the line, and we must get this right before communities pay the price.” The highly detailed
report lays out the wide range of harms and hazards associated with the sudden explosion of the data center industry in the United States, including the following:
• Annual water usage equivalent to 18.5 million households by 2028;
• Annual electricity usage equivalent to 55 million households by 2028;
• Dangerous new demand for fossil fuels, posing heightened risks of air and water pollution for impacted communities and a grave threat to our global climate;
• A host of other societal threats, from national economic catastrophe, to loss of critical farmland, to unrelenting noise pollution, to threats to children and democracy.
“Our state constitution explicitly states that the people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and aesthetic values of the environment. Industry’s race to build hyperscale data centers in our communities is a direct threat to these rights,” said Food & Water Watch senior Pennsylvania organizer Ginny MarcilleKerslake. “Municipalities across the Commonwealth are scrambling to develop data center ordinances to protect these rights as well as the health, safety and well-being of residents against an onslaught of industry’s attempts to rezone land in their best interests. Pennsylvania needs a moratorium now to afford local governments
the time to update their zoning laws for this new use.”
The new report details that 40 percent of energy for data centers comes from natural gas, and that figure is higher for Pennsylvania, the second largest gas producing state next to Texas. As the state ranks 4th nationally for total carbon dioxide emissions, the potential for more pollution is a very viable danger. In October, Food & Water Watch became the first national group to call for a data center moratorium. Since then, over 250 organizations have joined the call — including 17 in Pennsylvania.
U.S. Representatives
Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (D-NY) hosted a roundtable talk at Delaware County Community College’s Downingtown Center on the affordability of education, childcare and housing on March 20.
Rep. Houlahan chose the location in part because she shares a personal connection to the experiences of many DCCC students.
Joining the two congresswomen in the discussion were DCCC president Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, Dr.
support, Dr. Nyia Kelly, an associate professor of communication and advisor to the student Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and nine DCCC students. Mickens also helms the college’s Essential Student Resource Center.
The discussion focused on the cycle of student loan debt, the high cost of childcare and housing, and the cumulative effect of these factors on economic and social mobility.
“Opportunity should not be contingent on luck. Opportunity should be available to everyone,” said Dr. Cronin, who was herself a first-generation college student.
The college frequently hosts opportunities for discussion and engagement on topics that impact students and community members throughout Delaware and Chester counties.
State lawmaker calls for a Congressional ban on insider trading and
State Sen. Lindsey M. Williams (D-Allegheny) announced that she will introduce a resolution urging Congress to prohibit insider stock trading and betting in prediction markets for federal public officials.
“For people to trust their elected officials, they have to know that we are all
playing by the same rules,” said Williams. “But while insider trading is illegal for the rest of the country, there is no enforceable ban on Congress and other top officials from using their insider knowledge to cash in.”
So-called “prediction markets” like Polymarket and
Kalshi allow individuals to bet on timing and details of world events. In recent months, sizable wagers have been placed by new user accounts on the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicholás Maduro and on the timing of air strikes in Iran. These types of bets have drawn suspicion that government officials are using insider knowledge of war plans to place bets on people’s lives.
Banning members of Congress from trading stocks is an incredibly popular, bipartisan policy, with a 2025 study showing that more than 86 percent of the voting public sup-
porting such a ban. A study in 2023 showed similar results. While several bills have been introduced at the federal level to prohibit the practice, none have been enacted.
“People deserve to know that their elected officials are making decisions based on what is best for their con-
stituents, not what is best for their personal bottom line,” said Williams. “By encouraging Congress to do the right thing and enact an enforceable ban on insider stock trading and prediction market betting, we can start to restore some of the trust that has been eroded in our government officials.”
It’s always a happy feather in the cap of our local high school sports programs when an athlete climbs to the highest rungs of their respective sports. In this editorial, we shine our spotlight on Kennett High School track star Aydriane Bowden, who recently captured a state title in the long jump and earned medals in two additional events to help lead the Kennett girls team to a fifth-place finish in the state, at the PIAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships at Penn State University.
This marks the third consecutive season the team has finished in the top 10 at the state meet.
Under long-time Blue Demon’s Coach John Ramagano, this marks Bowden’s third consecutive year qualifying for the state meet, where she competed in three events: the long jump, 60-meter hurdles, and 200-meter dash. She also qualified for the 400-meter run and high jump, but the demanding meet schedule made competing in all five events impractical.
Bowden’s day began in the long jump, where she faced early adversity after fouling on her first two attempts. On her third jump she reached the board to secure a spot in the finals.
She then delivered her best performance on her fifth attempt, when she soared 20 feet, 1½ inches - a jump that secured the PIAA State Championship. The leap currently ranks No. 1 in Pennsylvania and No. 6 in the United States, and stands as the second-best jump in Pennsylvania history.
Bowden followed her championship performance with strong finishes on the track, placing second in the 60-meter hurdles and third in the 200-meter dash, completing an impressive day with three state medals. Her performances helped propel the Kennett girls track & field team to a fifth-place finish in the team standings.
Bowden’s achievements continue a remarkable run of success. At the 2025 PIAA state championships, she earned three medals, finishing second in both the 100-meter hurdles and 300-meter hurdles and third in the 200-meter dash.
She currently ranks No. 2 in the United States in the pentathlon.
Aydriane is also drawing significant attention from collegiate programs, with more than 20 major universities recruiting her.
The history of high school sports in Chester County is a very long book filled with several chapters dedicated to the individual pursuits of its athletes. The Chester County Press is honored to acknowledge that another chapter has been added to that wonderful document of success.
When you open a retirement account or buy a life insurance policy, you’re asked to name a beneficiary. It might seem like just another form to fill out, but this simple step can affect your family’s future.
Many people don’t give beneficiary designations much thought after signing the initial paperwork. It may have been years ago, and life has moved on. But this might surprise you: These designations can override what’s in your will or living trust. That means your retirement accounts and insurance proceeds could end up going to someone you didn’t intend, creating what professionals call an accidental inheritance.
Life changes quickly. You might get married, divorced or remarried. You might have children or stepchildren. A loved one might pass away. You may decide to give to your favorite charity. Any of these events could mean it’s time to update your beneficiaries.
The rules can get complicated. For example, after a divorce, some (but not all) states have laws that automatically revoke your beneficiary designations for IRAs, bank accounts and insurance policies. But no matter where you live in the U.S., the designations
for 401(k) plans and pensions stay in place until you change them. In community property states, couples must split 50-50 the assets they acquired during marriage, adding another layer of complexity.
There are other considerations, too. It’s a good idea to name a primary and a contingent beneficiary. If your primary beneficiary dies before you do, the contingent beneficiary receives your assets. Without this backup plan, your carefully considered wishes could go awry.
Naming minor children as direct beneficiaries isn’t usually a good idea. Children can’t legally receive and control assets until they become adults, so a court would have to get involved and appoint a guardian for managing the money. Instead, you might set up a trust or name a custodian to oversee the funds until your children are mature enough to handle them responsibly. For family members with special needs, you’ll want to be especially careful as about choosing your beneficiary. Some choices may jeopardize their eligibility to receive government benefits such as government disability payments or Medicaid. An estate attorney can help you make important benefi-
ciary decisions.
One major benefit of proper beneficiary designations is that they can help your loved ones avoid probate, a time-consuming and potentially expensive legal process.
For these reasons and others, it’s important to review your beneficiary designations regularly, especially after major life events. Contact your retirement account administrator or insurance company to update any outdated information.
A financial advisor can help you understand how your beneficiary choices fit into your financial strategy and ensure your assets go where you want them to go. It may also make sense to work with a legal professional who can help you ensure your beneficiary designations align with your plans for transferring your estate assets. Don’t leave these important decisions to chance. Taking time now to review and update your beneficiaries can help give you a sense of security and protect the people you love.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Joe Oliver. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation. Joe Oliver is a lifelong Oxfordian, husband, father, and financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments. Joe services business owners and individual investors by helping them accomplish their financial goals. For a complimentary financial consultation, connect with Joe at Joe.Oliver@ Edwardjones.com.
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By Dr. Dennis Liotta
In my nearly 50 years as a chemist at Emory University, I’ve seen the life-changing impact that federally funded university research can have firsthand. I spent the 1980s and 1990s helping develop the first treatments for HIV, which turned the disease from a death sentence into a manageable illness. Today, drugs like these are estimated to save over a million lives each year.
That’s why I was so alarmed to hear Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick state recently that U.S. taxpayers get “zero” return on their investment in university research—and that the government should start
seizing licensing revenues on universities’ patents it helps fund to secure a better deal for the public.
The truth is that taxpayers already get an extraordinary return on that investment. My own work offers just one example. Across the country, federally funded science has spawned thousands of world-changing inventions, new companies, and millions of high-quality jobs.
Yet none of that success is guaranteed. If Lutnick’s proposal takes effect, it risks overturning the carefully calibrated technology transfer system that translates basic laboratory research into real-world treatments and products.
That system was put in place by the 1980 BayhDole Act -- a law which is widely recognized as one of the most important innovation policy reforms in U.S. history. Before Bayh-Dole was enacted, taxpayers really were getting little in return for the research they helped fund.
That’s because the government owned the patents on all university discoveries that stemmed from federal grant funding. But federal agencies licensed fewer than 5% of those patents to private companies for further development.
Bayh-Dole changed that. It allowed universities to own the patents on discoveries arising from federally supported research -- giving those institutions the ability and incentive to partner with startups and entrepreneurs willing to take the risks necessary to bring those ideas to market.
This simple reform unleashed a wave of innovation nationwide. The “AIDS cocktail” that my colleagues and I helped develop is a prime example of how Bayh-Dole works. It also shows how, even with strong patents, shepherding a promising invention to market isn’t easy.
After years of federally funded research, my colleagues and I patented our discoveries, fought off imitators, and spent years finding a company willing to shoulder the enormous costs of development. Only then, after more than a decade of work, did our invention
become an FDA-approved therapy.
Research commercialized under the law has produced thousands technological advancements such as high-definition television and Google. It has led to over 200 new medicines, including numerous cancer therapies and vaccines for Covid-19. And it has supported considerable economic growth, leading to over 19,000 startups and 6.5 million jobs. University tech transfer offices rely on licensing revenue to fund future research and commercialization efforts. Reducing that income by half, as Lutnick proposes, would deprive universities of resources they need to file patents and then find and partner with private companies interested in, and capable of, developing those breakthroughs. Today, millions of people are alive because the government and taxpayers decided decades ago that supporting my HIV research was worthwhile. But if Lutnick’s proposal takes effect, the cures and breakthroughs of tomorrow may never make it out of university labs. Taxpayer-funded research will once again go to waste. And consumers and businesses across America will be worse off.
Dr. Dennis Liotta is a Samuel Candler Dobbs professor in the Department of Chemistry at Emory University and executive director of the Emory Institute for Drug Development.
By Chris Barber Contributing Writer
The Stroud Water Research Center on Spencer Road in London Grove opened its doors to the public last Saturday in celebration of World Water Day.
World Water Day was established in 1993 by the United Nations in observance of focusing on the importance of water and advocating for the sustainable management of water resources.
The formal recognition of the day is March 22, but Stroud Water Research Center decided that Saturday as a related day in the season, was more convenient to its clientele, director of communications Jennifer Merrill said.
Scores of families showed up to learn how this internationally acclaimed institution for the study and advocacy of improved water quality carries out its mission.
The half-day event offered plenty for the visitors to do and see, including touring the site and engaging in some of the center’s scientific activities.
True to its water name, Stroud Center sits conveniently on the White Clay Creek basin in London Grove along Spencer Road.
Stroud Water Research Center officially opened in 1967, and was founded by scientists Ruth Patrick and W. Dixon Stroud, Sr. and evolved from there. Patrick
and Stroud were both scientists with strong backgrounds in and advocacy for water studies through the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Merrill explained that Patrick was seeking a site for studies and found it with the help of Stroud, who had the “perfect” farm-on-a-stream property.
Those who came to the event on Saturday were invited to roam the buildings and the land, but they also received hands-on activities to further understand Stroud Center’s mission.
Inside they saw and heard about study rooms with devices, microscopes, aquariums, and recordkeeping centers.
Outside, visitors meandered the mature forest that more than a half century ago lay open as the Stroud farm pasture.
Several features that attracted the attention of the guests were “electro fishing,” casting with fishing rods and eels – lots of eels and their stories. Electro fishing, as described by staff member and demonstrator Lauren Zgleszewski, involves injecting a brief shot of electric power into the stream, which stuns all the life there (bugs and fish) still for a short time. This way the scientist can scoop them up in an orderly manner without having them scatter or arrive uncounted. This station attracted a large crowd. At the fishing rod angling
station, kids were given rods baited with hooks, and a veteran fisherman helped them develop the skill of casting for model fish that were laid out on the ground in front of them. They learned this difficult skill rapidly. Aquariums were scattered here and there all over Stroud. Many of them contained bugs, little fish and eels, all swimming around together. Visitors learned that eels
reproduce in the salty ocean but then swim inland to fresh water to spend their lives there. This classifies them as one of the few species that can live in salt and fresh water. That is why, even in landlocked Chester County, people occasionally catch eels in their local ponds.
The Stroud Water Research Center came to be because Patrick and Stroud thought this land, with a barn along the White Clay,
would be the perfect place for her scientific investigation, Merrill said. That land evolved into the center, and in time it has grown and earned worldwide renown. Its workings are varied. The center work with locals on issues like farmers polluting their water or municipal work crews putting too much salt on icy roads. They not only give governments, farmers and organizations results of tests, but they help them
design solutions for purer water.
The staff has increased to more than 50 over the years. Their scientists are highly skilled and hold sophisticated doctorates. Overall, a spirit of enthusiasm and concern for water quality permeates Stroud. Stroud also works with schools and offers tours, publishes newsletters, and presents special events throughout the year.
Newark Country Club, a 100-year-old golf club in the heart of the city, recently announced the appointment of Jeff Robinson as general manager. Jeff joins the team to lead daily operations of the club, bringing over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
Robinson was previously the Director of Hospitality Operations at Forewinds Hospitality, overseeing club operations including sales and marketing efforts,
online and social media, and strategic corporate and community partnerships. He earned his master of business administration from West Chester University and lectures at the University of Delaware hospitality program. In his new role, Robinson will focus on excellent member experience by cultivating a strong and motivated team.
“I am thrilled to serve Newark Country Club’s members and guests,” said Robinson. “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this team.”
Club President Deb Dickson said, “We are excited to welcome Jeff. His expertise in the club business and proven track record make him an ideal fit to lead NCC to delivering exceptional value to our pool, social and golf guests.”
Newark Country Club is a private club established in 1921, and is known for its championship golf course, casual dining, swimming pool, and event spaces offering a familyoriented atmosphere with year-round activities. It
features a walkable course with no tee times, a pro shop, and practice facilities, as well as a pool with diving board and multiple dining options. Newark Country Club has recently upgraded cart paths, tee boxes, ponds, and bunkers as well as its clubhouse. Memberships are available by contacting Lindsey Sandlin at 302-731-4251.
Constance Leo Felicetti, a resident of Hockessin, Del., passed away on March 15, 2026. She was 82. She was the wife of the late Frank Felicetti. Born in West Chester, she was a daughter of the late Vincent Leo and the late Claire (Shea) Leo.
Connie grew up in Kennett Square and graduated from Immaculata College and from Georgetown University with a master’s degree in biology. While at Georgetown, she met her husband, Frank Felicetti, and the two of them married after finishing school.
Connie and Frank had two sons, Matthew and Stephen, and she was a devoted mother to both throughout her life.
Connie was extremely generous with her time and
gave of herself in many ways. When her boys were young, she was very active with the youth group at St. Patrick’s Church. She also volunteered with NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness and with the Cape May Stage Theater in New Jersey. Connie was also a Eucharistic Minister for many years.
Constance is survived by her son, Stephen Felicetti, and her sisters, Fran Leo-Holmes (Tom) and Judy Bonifacino.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved son, Matthew Felicetti.
You are invited to visit with Connie’s family from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on April 8 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church at 2503 Centerville Road in Wilmington, Del.
Her funeral mass will follow at 11 a.m.
To read her full obituary, visit www.griecofunerals. com.
Judith Lynn Posey, of Cochranville, passed away at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove on March 18, 2026. She was 73. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Posey, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Born in West Grove, she was the daughter of the late Clarence William, Jr. and Emiline Brabson Gray. She graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1970.
Judith was employed with Powell Electro Systems in Kelton, Pa. for 12 years until she retired in 2019. Prior to that, she was employed with American Manufacturing Technologies in Avondale for 14 years. She was a member of AG Seniors. She enjoyed walking, working in her yard, and doing puzzles. She also enjoyed visiting Atlantic City, New Jersey and taking beach trips to Florida. She really enjoyed spending time with her family, including her weekly dinners with her son, Jeff.
She is survived by her one son, Jeff Posey and his wife, Giovana of Nottingham; one daughter, Amy Tyler and her husband Chris of Lincoln University; two grandsons, Ryan Tyler and Zachary Tyler; two siblings, Jane Tester of Lincoln University and Clarence W. Gray, III of Cochranville; and her nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Simone.
Funeral services were held on March 23 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.
Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the AG Seniors group at the West Grove Presbyterian Church, 139 W Evergreen St, West Grove, PA 19390.
Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. in Oxford.
Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com.
Avondale
St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful
KENNETT SQUARE
Episcopal Church of the Advent 401 N. Union Street 610.444.4624 www.adventks.org
First Baptist Church of Kennett Square 415 W. State Street 610.444.5320
www.firstbaptistkennettsquare.com
Greater Works Ministries
553 Rosedale Road
610.444.5581
www.gwministries.net
Kennett Square Missionary Church 408 Bayard Road 610.444.0867
www.kennettsquarebaptist.com
Kennett Square Presbyterian Church
211 S. Broad Street
610.444.5255
www.pcks.org
New Garden Memorial U.A.M.E 309 E. Linden Street 610.444.3357 www.uamechurch.org
Second Baptist Church of Kennett Square 132 S. Willow Street 610.444.0885
St. Patrick Catholic Church 212 Meredith Street
610.444.4364
www.stpatrickkennettsquare.org
Unionville Presbyterian Church 815 Wollaston Road 610.347.2327
www.unionvillepresbyterianchurch.org
Willowdale Chapel 675 Unionville Road 610.444.2670 www.willowdalechapel.org
WEST GROVE and SURROUNDING AREAS
Assumption BVM Church 300 State Road 610.869.2722
www.assumptionbvmwestgrove.org
Avon Grove Church of the Nazarene 240 State Road 610.869.9500 www.avongrove.church
West Grove Presbyterian Church 139 W. Evergreen Street 610.869.9458 www.westgrovepres.org
West Grove United Methodist Church 300 N. Guernsey Road 610.869.9334 www.westgroveumc.org
Willowdale Chapel – Jennersville 111 Vineyard Way, Jennrsville 610.444.2670 www.willowdalechapel.org
Landenberg United Methodist Church
205 Penn Green Road, Landenberg 610.274.8384 www.landenbergchurch.com
Christian Life Center 125 Saginaw
Following an incident at Bloomsburg University last year in which a student was charged by police after finding an incapacitated student and calling for help, the House Majority Policy Committee met in Harrisburg to discuss legislation that will focus on bolstering legal protection for good Samaritans.
“In an emergency, the difference between life and death can come down to whether someone is willing to stop and render aid. No one, especially a young person faced with a frightening situation, should hesitate to help because they’re worried about getting in trouble,” said Rep. Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), who co-hosted the hearing.
“We want the kind of society where people step up.
Good Samaritan protections make it clear that acting to save a life should always be encouraged, not punished.”
The hearing featured testimony from Rowan Price, who attended Bloomsburg University as a freshman last year. After returning to campus from a student conference for aspiring educators, Price found a student in his dormitory bathroom suffering from alcohol poisoning. Price testified that he and several other classmates assisted this incapacitated student by cleaning him up, rolling him on his side, and calling for help. After officers arrived, Price testified that one officer became agitated and told the students “everything they did was wrong.” Weeks later, Price was charged with recklessly endangering another person, a crime punishable by up to 2 years in prison.
“Students stepping forward, doing the right thing, should not fear punishment, arrest, financial ruin, or the loss of future employment. If I had simply closed my door and turned my back on my fellow student, I would not be here before you today,” Price said. “If these bills had existed last year, my life might not have been
derailed. I urge you to pass these proposals so no student in this commonwealth loses their future simply for helping someone who needed them.”
State representatives Paul Friel (D-Chester) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny), who co-hosted the hearing, have introduced bills to update the state’s two medical amnesty laws, which gives individuals immunity from being charged with certain offenses if they seek medical attention for another person. If passed, it will prohibit police from charging an individual for reckless endangerment if they call 911, stay until first responders arrive, and cooperate with first responders.
“We teach our children to look out for others and help people in need. Rowan stepped up and potentially saved a life that night. He should be celebrated, but instead he faced unjust charges, and his life was turned upside down,” Friel said. “We have a responsibility to make sure this never happens again. People shouldn’t be deterred from stepping up and doing the right thing, they should be encouraged, especially on our college campuses.”
The hearing also featured testimony from Sara Jacobsen, executive director of the Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania (PDAP). PDAP testified that this legislation will help close ambiguity in the state’s medical amnesty law, ensuring that people couldn’t be charged for doing the right thing. Jacobsen adding that it would help encourage people to call 911 in an emergency and increase the chances that lives will be saved.
“Emergencies are not the time for hesitation. When someone sees another person in danger from an overdose or alcohol poisoning, the only thing that should matter is getting them help as quickly as possible,” said House Majority Policy Chairman Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie). “Enhancing
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Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-71
Writ of Execution No. 2015-06920
DEBT $135,576.05
PROPERTY SITUATE IN BOR-
OUGH OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP
SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF:
DOROTHY N. MRAZ A/K/A
DOROTHY C. MRAZ A/K/A
DOROTHY N. CONNOLLY and FREDERICK P. MRAZ
Tax Parcel # 62-2J-3
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: M&T BANK VS DEFENDANT: Dorothy N. Mraz
A/K/A Dorothy C. Mraz A/K/A
Dorothy N. Connelly & Frederick P. Mraz
SALE ADDRESS: 9 Woodchuck Way, Kennett Square, PA 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 215-6271322
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. 3P-25-3T
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-73
Writ of Execution No. 2025-01417
DEBT $148,054.87
PROPERTY SITUATE IN NEWLIN TOWNSHIP
SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF:
NOTICE: DEStorage.com Newgarden
Located at 710 Newark Rd Landenberg, PA 19350
Will be holding a Public ONLINE Auction at www.ibid4storage.com
Closing on April 25, 2026 at 10 AM. The following units will be sold because of nonpayment of rent pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self Service Storage Facilities Act. Auction bidding and additional information about the contents, including photographs, is available on www.ibid4storage.com. Sale and payment will take place at the storage facility. Containing: Furniture, household items, totes, clothing, and boxes
Unit # 3237 Dzmitry Kulik
DEStorage.com Newgarden reserves the right to withdraw any storage unit from sale or cancel the sale without prior notice.
ANTHONY J. OBARA A/K./A
ANTHONY J. OBARA, JR.
Tax Parcel # 49-1-35
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing VS DEFENDANT: Anthony J. Obara
A/K/A Anthony J. Obara Jr.
SALE ADDRESS: 901 Brandywine Creek Road, Unionville, PA 19375
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 215-6271322
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM.
Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-75 Writ of Execution No. 2024-09693 DEBT $286,451.52
ALL THOSE CERTAIN LOTS OR PIECES OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE KENNETT TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA: Tax Parcel # 62-4-129.2
PLAINTIFF: LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL, LLC VS DEFENDANT: GRETA L. DENNY, IN HER CAPACITY AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF BARBARA N. STEEL; GREGORY T. STEEL, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF BARBARA N. STEEL; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER
BARBARA N. STEEL
SALE ADDRESS: 623 Rosedale Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: ROBERTSON, ANSCHUTZ, SCHNEID, CRANE & PARTNERS, PLLC 855-225-6906
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-76
Writ of Execution No. 2015-01455
DEBT $149,507.56
PROPERTY SITUATE IN BOROUGH OF KENNETT TOWNSHIP
SOLD AS THE PROPERTY OF: DOROTHY N. CONNOLLY and FREDERICK P. MRAZ
Tax Parcel # 62-2J-3
IMPROVEMENTS thereon: a residential dwelling
PLAINTIFF: M&T BANK VS DEFENDANT: Dorothy N. Connelly & Frederick P. Mraz
SALE ADDRESS: 9 Woodchuck Way, Kennett Square, PA 19348
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. 215-6271322
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-89 Writ of Execution No. 2025-00430 DEBT $522,661.98
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land situated in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being more fully described in Deed dated September 17, 2018 and recorded in the Office of the Chester County Recorder of Deeds on November 20, 2018, in Deed Book Volume 9846 at Page 1372, as Instrument No. 201811640239.
Tax Parcel # 62-6-40.15
PLAINTIFF: US Bank Trust National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Owner Trustee for VRMTG Asset Trust
VS
DEFENDANT: Edward C. Wuchter
SALE ADDRESS: 208 Gregg Lane, Avondale, PA 19311
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP 215-855-9521
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets. 3P-25-3T Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM.
Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-93 Writ of Execution No. 2025-06305 DEBT $54,279.71
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot, piece or parcel of land with the improvements thereon erected, situate in Franklin Township,
Chester County, State of Pennsylvania, bounded and described in accordance to a Final Subdivision Plan of Heather Hills, section 1, made by George E. Regester and Sons, Inc., Kennett Square, PA dated September 19, 74 and recorded on March 08, 77, as Plan Nos. 915917, as follows, to- wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the North Westerly side of Highland Drive (at 50.00 feet wide), at a corner of Lot No. 16; thence extending from said Beginning point along Lot No. 16, North 56 degrees 48 minutes 53 seconds West, 226.27 feet to a point in line of Lot No. 14; thence extending along the same and partly along Lot No. 4, North 02 degrees 24 minutes 46 seconds East, 76.22 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 5; thence extending along the same, North 24 degrees 00 minutes 29 seconds East, 110.00 feet to a point, a corner of Lot No. 18; thence extending along the same and along the center line of a 15.00 feet wide drainage easement, South 54 degrees 05 minutes 26 seconds East, 290.40 feet to a point on the Northwesterly side of Highland Drive; thence extending along the same, the (2) following courses and distances: (1) South 35 degrees 54 minutes 34 seconds West, 145.00 feet to a point of curve and (2) on a line curving to the left, having a radius of 325.00 feet, the arc distance of 15.45 feet to the first mentioned point and place of BEGINNING
BEING Lot No. 17
BEING Lot No 17 as shown on said Plan.
BEING the same premises conveyed to: Michael Barry, as sole owner, under Deed from Cody Hoffman, dated 03/16/2020, recorded in the Chester Recorder of Deeds Office on 03/18/2020 in Deed Book 10123, Page 1075.
Tax Parcel # 72-2-71.14
PLAINTIFF: Sun East Federal Credit Union VS
DEFENDANT: Michael Barry
SALE ADDRESS: 207 Highland Drive, Landenburg, PA 19360
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: M. JACQUELINE LARKIN, ESQ. 610-615-1550
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM. Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions
are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-97
Writ of Execution No. 2024-06325
DEBT $149,217.03
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground, Hereditaments and Appurtenances, situate in the Township of West Nottingham, County of Chester, state of Pennsylvania, bounded and described according to a plan of property of Nottingham estates, made by Tatman & Lee Associates, Inc., Wilmington Delaware, dated 5/16/1988 in plan file no. 8707, as follows, to wit:
BEGINNING at a point on the Northerly side of Pine Top Drive, said point being a corner of Lot no. 12; thence extending from said beginning point along Pine Top Drive, the (2) following courses and distances, (1) on the arc of a circle curving to the right, having a radius of 25 feet the arc distance of 21.03 feet to a point and (2) South 57 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 134.93 feet to a point, a corner of lot# 14; thence extending along same, North 33 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 272.33 feet to a point in line of remaining lands of Helen W. Reid; thence extending along same north 67 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds east 197.07 feet to a point, a corner of lot no. 12; thence extending along same South 23 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 233.32 feet to a point on the Northerly side of Pine Top Drive, being the first mentioned point and place of beginning.
BEING lot no. 13 as shown on said Plan
BEING THE SAME PREMISES WHICH Edward J. Campbell and Dawn R. Campbell, husband and wife, by Deed dated 7/31/2003 and recorded 10/09/2003 at Chester County, Pennsylvania in Record Book 5928, Page 2344, granted and conveyed unto Woody Jackson, in fee.
Tax Parcel # 68-6-2.3N
PLAINTIFF: The Bank of New York Mellon, f/k/a The Bank of New York, successor in interest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Inc., Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Mortgage PassThrough Certificates, Series 2005-7 VS DEFENDANT: Woody Jackson
SALE ADDRESS: 213 Veterans Drive, Nottingham, PA 19362
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: PARKER MCCAY PA (856) 596-8900
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T Sheriff Sale of Real Estate
By virtue of the within-mentioned writs directed to Sheriff Kevin D. Dykes, the hereindescribed real estate will be sold at public on-line auction via Bid4Assets, by accessing URL www.bid4assets.com/chestercopasheriffsales, on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, at 11AM.
Notice is given to all parties in interest and claimants that the Sheriff will file with the Prothonotary and in the Sheriff’s Office, both located in the Chester County Justice Center, 201 W Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania, Schedules of Distribution on Monday, May 18th, 2026. Distribution will be made in accordance with the Schedules unless exceptions are filed in the Sheriff’s Office within ten (10) days thereafter.
SALE NO. 26-4-98
Writ of Execution No. 2023-05438
DEBT $517,329.87
Property to be sold is situated in the Township of Kennett, County of Chester and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Tax Parcel # 62-5-67.35
PLAINTIFF: U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely in its capacity as Indenture Trustee of CIM Trust 2025-NR1 VS DEFENDANT: Marie B. Dellinger
SALE ADDRESS: 15 Walnut Valley Road, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
PLAINTIFF ATTORNEY: FRIEDMAN VARTOLO LLP, 212-471-5100
N.B. Ten percent (10%) of the purchase money must be paid at the time of the on-line sale. Payment must be made via Bid4Assets. The balance must be paid within twenty-one (21) days from the date of sale via Bid4Assets.
3P-25-3T
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Dorothy Eileen Streleckis aka Dorothy Eileen Dougherty of Exton PA. Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims known or forward payment to Joseph Streleckis c/o Stephen M. Asbel of Reger Rizzo & Darnall, 2929 Arch St, Ste 1300, Phila, PA 19104. Please bill to 21-388.001
3P-18-3T
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate Notice for Ernest S. Lantz, deceased Late of the Township of Highland. Letters Testamentary on the above estate have been granted to the undersigned. All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate should make claims
known or forward payment to Executor(s): James L. Lantz and Diane K. Umble c/o James Clark Associates 277 Millwood Road Lancaster, PA 17603 Attorney: Neil R. Vestermark. 3P-18-3T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Borough of Oxford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, at a public meeting scheduled on Monday, March 16, 2026, commencing at 7:00 p.m., to be held at the Borough Building, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public hearing to consider and possibly enact an ordinance authorizing the exercise of the power of eminent domain to acquire certain property interests for the construction of the Oxford Borough Niblock Alley Project, the caption and summary of which follow. The full text of the ordinance may be examined at the Chester County Law Library, 201 West Market Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania and the Borough Building at the above address during regular business hours. Copies of the ordinance may be obtained at a charge not greater than the cost thereof.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF OXFORD, CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY INTERESTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OXFORD BOROUGH NIBLOCK ALLEY PROJECT.
SECTION 1. Authorizes and directs the Borough Solicitor to take all actions required to acquire and effectuate the Necessary Property Acquisitions, pursuant to the power of eminent domain, to acquire fee title to, or leasehold or easement interests in, the properties (or any portions thereof) listed
on Exhibit “A” to the ordinance, which include 1017 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-230, 63 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-231, 323 S,F. +/- of UPI #6-4-232, 795 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-234, 1599 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-235, 1621 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-236, and 6557 S.F. +/- of UPI #6-4-254, for the construction of the Oxford Borough Niblock Alley Project which will benefit the public and the Borough’s citizens by supporting economic development including providing potable water infrastructure, making stormwater improvements, improving Niblock Alley, a Borough road, and other public improvements.
SECTION 2. Authorizes and directs the Borough Solicitor and Borough staff to take all such action as may be necessary and appropriate to implement the ordinance.
SECTION 3. Provides for the severability of unconstitutional or invalid provisions of the ordinance.
SECTION 4. Repeals ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Provides for the renumbering of ordinance sections as part of codification of the ordinance.
SECTION 6. Provides that the amendment shall be effective as by law provided.
OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
GAWTHROP GREENWOOD, PC
Stacey L. Fuller, Solicitor 3P-18-2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Christian Prophet Company has been incorporated under the provisions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988, as amended 3p-25-1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. (Aqua)
is pursuing PENNVEST funding for a Pennsylvania PFAS remediation project. Aqua proposes to remediate a well station in Southeastern PA to remove PFAS. The well station that will be remediated in the PWSID PA1150089 system is the Embreeville Well Station. Ion exchange (IX) technology will be utilized to adsorb the PFOS and PFOA compounds. All proposed work will be contained to the existing well site within well maintained, previously disturbed areas. The estimated total project cost for this work is $4,810,000. If approved, the cost will be financed through a PENNVEST grant/loan and the annual debt service will be paid by water service charges to all Aqua customers. Rates are not expected to be increased due to this project. A request has been made to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to categorically exclude this project from the State Environmental Review Process (SERP). This request is being made because the proposed project is not expected to cause significant environmental consequences during or after the project’s construction. The project is being considered for a Categorical Exclusion from environmental review requirements, which is required to apply for PENNVEST funding. The public may submit written comments on the proposed project for a period of 30 days from the date of advertisement. The general public may review the proposed project plans at Aqua’s office from 8:00 AM-4:30 PM Monday through Friday and may provide comments to Mr. Brennan Kelly, Senior Engineer, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. at 762 W. Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. Aqua will respond to any comments before
taking any action on the project. 3P-25-1T
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Borough of Oxford will meet on Monday, April 6, 2026, during its regular Council meeting commencing at 7:00 p.m., at the Borough Building, 1 Octoraro Alley, Oxford, Pennsylvania, to render a decision in the below application: THE CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION OF COLLEEN BOROUGHS. The property is 55 S. 3rd Street, UPI No. 6-4231. The property is owned by EBHI Investments, LLC, and is located in the Town Center (TC) – 1 District of the Borough. Colleen Boroughs, a tenant of the property, seeks conditional use approval pursuant to §27-21.1 (Use Regulations) and Table 21.1 (Permitted Use Table) and §27-23.21 (Recreation and Entertainment, Indoor), of the Oxford Borough Zoning Ordinance to permit the operation of an Indoor Arcade on the property, in accordance with the standards of Article 42 (Conditional Uses) of the Zoning Ordinance, and any other such relief deemed necessary. The record on this hearing has been closed and no further testimony and evidence will be received by Council. If you are a person with a disability wishing to participate in the aforementioned meeting and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to observe or participate in the proceedings, please contact the Borough at 610-932-2500 to discuss how your needs may be best accommodated.
OXFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
GAWTHROP GREENWOOD, PC
Stacey L. Fuller, Solicitor 3P-25-1T
Delaware County Community College invites prospective students to an informative Spring Open House on Thursday, March 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at its Downingtown Center, located at 100 Bond Drive in Downingtown. This event is for people who are looking to earn a degree or train to become certified in a trade or other new occupation, those who are thinking of gaining new skills to become more competitive in a rapidly evolving job market, and anyone looking to save on college costs by getting a head start on an
associate degree while still in high school.
The Open House is ideal for high school students, adult learners, job changers and transfer candidates considering their next educational step. Attendees will learn about the range of possibilities at DCCC, hear about the admissions process and how to earn an associate degree and then transfer to a four-year institution, earn college credit as a high school dual enrollment student, get involved in athletics and other student activities, and get information about how to
cover the cost of college with scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Additionally, attendees can meet representatives from DCCC’s academic divisions and student support services. Refreshments will be available. Visit dccc. edu/spring-events to register, and drop-ins are also welcome.
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Delaware County Community College invites prospective students to an informative Spring Open House on Thursday, March 26.
Elizabeth Grondin, a student at the Avon Grove High School, has been named the Avon Grove Lions Club Student of the Month. She is the daughter of Amanda Steiner-Grondin and Chris Grondin of West Grove. Elizabeth’s school activities include serving as vice president of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) and the president of Best Buddies. Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to the social,
physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Elizabeth also plays girls’ volleyball, unified track and unified bocce. She’s a member of the National Honor Society and a Student Representative for the Avon Grove Education Foundation. Elizabeth is also a teaching assistant for the Life Skills class. She is an active member of her community. She is a mem-
ber of REACT, which is a club that goes out into the community to build social skills for students with IDD. Elizabeth volunteers for the Special Olympics, the Challengers baseball team, and she is a club volleyball player. Elizabeth has earned distinguished honors this year. She has also been presented with the Commitment to Inclusion Award.
After graduation, Elizabeth would like to obtain a master’s degree
