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- 06/19 Death penalty to be sought in East Fallowfield murder
- 06/19 Board questions proposed new visitor system for schools
- 06/18 School board deadlocks on Murphy replacement
- 06/18 Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
- 06/17 Unionville grad seeks your votes in national contest
- 06/17 Exhibit connects shared passions of two painters
- 06/17 Vandalism continues on Bragg Hill Rd.
- 06/17 Celebrated county mural continues to fascinate
- 06/16 Area road projects may spur traffic delays
- 06/15 Rally supports gun background checks
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Board questions proposed new visitor system for schools
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School board deadlocks on Murphy replacement
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Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
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Unionville grad seeks your votes in national contest
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Exhibit connects shared passions of two painters
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Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lesson, Tuesday
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Vandalism continues on Bragg Hill Rd.
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Celebrated county mural continues to fascinate
Sports
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Being good teammate earns KAU Player of the Week honors
KENNETT — KAU’s Players of the Week both have been selected by their coaches for their willingness to encourage their teammates. Kevin Wessels of the Intermediate Division and Nick Ford of the Minor A Division are this week’s honorees.
Wessels, who plays for the Exelon squad, had two multiple-hit games during the week. “All season long, [...] - Unionville's Smith wins state 3,200 title
- Stunner! Indians knocked off in districts, 10-5
- Deptula KAU Player of The Week
Community
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Stars align to spotlight preserve’s latest addition
Lenfest Center opens in Newlin Township with praise, gratitude for its benefactors
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The TimesNEWLIN — Stars of all sizes and persuasions – celestial to earthbound – shone Saturday night at the dedication gala for the Lenfest Center, the centerpiece of ChesLen, one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Chief [...] - Unionville grad seeks your votes in national contest
- Local YMCA’s to host world’s largest swimming lesson, Tuesday
- Volunteers make it rain love at Relay for Life
Opinion
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Letter: two nightmares and a dream
To The Editor:
My first nightmare occurred right after recent news that the three white bungalows along Rt. 1 at Longwood were doomed to demolition. Those houses were built in the 1920s by P. S. du Pont for some of his closest employees. Rather I saw in their stead a grand entrance with blinking marquee, announcing [...] - As Philly goes, so goes Chester County?
- Letter: take a moment to celebrate our dairy farmers
- Op/Ed: Smart justice begins with smart sentencing
Schools
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Unionville High biology teacher gets state award
Sandra Litvin recognized for contributions inside and outside classroom
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The TimesA Unionville High biology teacher said she was shocked and thrilled when she learned last week that she had received the 2013 Pennsylvania Outstanding Biology Teacher Award.
“I never thought I would get it get,” said Sandra Litvin, adding that she [...] - Dozens of Unionville High seniors recognized
- Unionville High teens take chance with film and win
- Time to scope out parade viewing spots
Business
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Business Profile: Hors d’oeuvres by Betsy
Note to Readers: Today, we feature the first in an occasional dialogue with local businesses, offering a chance to allow our readers a chance to get to know them better.
Preparing and catering hors d’oeurves for events and parties around the region might seem like an easy task — virtually everyone has made nachos or [...]
- Brandywine Ace Grand Re-Opening celebrates best of the old and the new, Sat.
- County extending helping hand for career transition
- Galer Estate wins 10 medals in wine competitions
Lifestyle
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Taking a swing at golf fashion?
There’s no excuse for some of these looks on the links
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I figured no better time than Father’s Day (and the last day of the US Open) to give a quick review on the Do’s and Don’ts of golf fashion. I have included the picture collage as a reference. Let’s take [...] - Dentistry gives back, helps the needy
- 'Fat Talk' probably helps no one
- New month, new Super Six list!
Arts & Entertainment
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New Chadds Ford Gallery exhibit will feature outdoor painters and benefit tornado victims
Part of the proceeds from the Sunset Plein Air Exhibit will be donated to the American Red Cross – Central Oklahoma Relief Fund
Chadds Ford – The Chadds Ford Gallery presents its first Plein Air Exhibit on Friday June 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The participating artists are well known for painting outdoors instead of in a [...] - Exhibit connects shared passions of two painters
- 'History on Tap' comes to Dilworthtown Inn
- Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Region
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Death penalty to be sought in East Fallowfield murder
D.A.: Decision justified by defendant’s history of violence against victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Calling the homicide of an East Fallowfield mother “a cold-blooded execution,” Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that his office would seek the death penalty against defendant Gregory A. Twyman, 44.
On May 21, 2013, Twyman called police to [...] - Police seeking help to ID cigarette suspect
- New Garden supervisor faces child-porn charges
- New Garden police talk gangs, drugs with public














