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Sr. Anne McCafferty, SND poses with her book, Blessings: Reflections of a Chaplain to the Elderly. By Loretta Rodgers Sister Anne McCafferty, SND, spent 11 years as a chaplain at the Fair Aces Geriatric Center in Middletown, and was so moved by her experiences with the elderly and infirm that she decided to share them in a book titled “Blessings: Reflections of a Chaplain to the Elderly.” Now retired, Sr. Anne uses her book to honor the lives of the Fair Acres residents and staff to whom she ministered and worked in an atmosphere that she describes as “compassionate [...]

Aston Commissioners, during the April 15 meeting, presented a proclamation to township residents Darren J. Sereikis and Stephen F. Taylor for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Darren is the son of Michael and Cindy Sereikis and is a senior at Sun Valley High School. He is a member of Scout troop #292 and passed his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on January 28. […]

Aston Township public works employee Ron Cross was presented a proclamation on the event of his retirement. Pictured with Cross is Commissioner Mike Higgins ( far right), public works supervisor Russ Palmore and former township secretary/manager Dick Lehr. Longtime Aston Township Public Works employee Ron Cross, during the April 15 meeting , was presented with a proclamation by the board of commissioners, recognizing his retirement. Cross started working for the township in 1974 and spent the past 41 years serving the residents of Aston. In addition to his regular springtime duties, he would clean up area parks and repair [...]

Bo Ryan – former head basketball coach at Sun Valley High School The Aston Board of Commissioners, during the April 15 meeting, officially congratulated Bo Ryan, head coach of the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team. Wisconsin was runner-up in this year’s NCAA National Championship. […]

At the IceWorks. A township commissioner notes Aston’s 15 parks, saying, “You are always within walking distance of at least one.” (CLEM MURRAY / Staff Photographer) The following was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philly.com Sunday, April 12, 2015 Alan J. Heavens, Inquirer Real Estate Columnist aheavens@phillynews.com 215-854-2472 @alheavens © 2015 The Inquirer www.Philly.com One in a continuing series spotlighting real estate markets in the region’s communities.   When Barbara M. Mastronardo was 10 years old, her parents decided to trade life in Ridley Park for the “Wild West.” After a journey of nearly nine miles, the pioneers reached their destination: [...]

Wednesday May 6, 2015 6:30pm - 7:30pm Information session and rabies shots for your pets. $10 per shot ASTON RESIDENTS ONLY Location: Aston Township Public Works Garage

Aston 1st Ward Commissioner Mike Fulginiti and his wife Andrea are asking the community to help Mike’s fight against ALS by signing a petition to the White House, which would give him the RIGHT TO TRY a new medication. By Loretta Rodgers. Aston 1st Ward Commissioner Mike Fulginiti is fighting for his life and he is hoping his friends, neighbors and the community will help. The 57-year-old longtime resident and businessman was the picture of health until he woke up one morning in August 2013 and noticed his speech was slurred. After a year of doctors appointments and intense [...]