Obituaries: Chester ‘Chet’ Charles McCabe
Chester “Chet” Charles McCabe
Chester “Chet” Charles McCabe, age 98, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022.
One of 5 children (2 brothers and 3 sisters), Chet was born in Shoreham, Vermont to Mary St. John and Charles Edward McCabe. Chet was attending the University of Vermont studying Physics when he volunteered for service in...
Chester County’s Cairns named Mid-Atlantic Master Farmer
Donald Cairns
NEWMANSTOWN, Pa. — Though the 2022 Mid-Atlantic Master Farmers are an all-Pennsylvania group, their diversity is a great representation of agriculture in the Keystone State:
Donald Cairns of Parkesburg, Chester County, who grows 1,600 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat.
Jeff and Sue Frey of Willow Street, Lancaster County, who grow 900 acres of field crops, several greenhouses of cut...
What To Do: Busy weekend of events to celebrate with your favorite Dad
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The West Chester Railroad
Father’s Day is a holiday of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. In Catholic countries of Europe, it has been celebrated on March 19 as Saint Joseph’s Day since the Middle Ages.
In the United States, Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Smart Dodd and celebrated...
Koko 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile Walk to return in Sept.
After a 2 year hiatus due to Covid, the annual Koko 5K Fun Run and 1 Mile walk is back. The event will take place on Sunday, September 18th at 9 am at East Brandywine Park in Downingtown. Run the 5K loop through the park, or choose the 1-mile walk – a great choice for kids. This year there will be cash prizes for first, second, and third place. There’s more than just running. The event...
On Stage: Country stars get together as The Frontmen
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Frontmen
When The Frontmen take the stage at the American Music Theatre (2425 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, www.AMTshows.com) on June 17, the three singers will be bringing a lot of baggage with them – baggage in the combined total of more than 30 Number One hits, more than 30 million records sold and more than 50 Top 40 hits.
The Frontmen features...
Christiana Care announces deal to buy Jennersville Hospital campus
ChristianaCare and Tower Health announced Wednesday that ChristianaCare will purchase the former Jennersville Hospital location in West Grove from Tower Health, with the closing expected in approximately 30 to 60 days. The purchase will include the hospital and Tower Health’s interest in two office buildings, and an additional 24-acre parcel of land.
The new name for the campus will be ChristianaCare...
UCFSD board seeks replacement for Yu, who resigned Monday
The Unionville Chadds Ford School District is seeking a replacement for Mabel Yu, who announced her resignation from the district Board of Education, Monday night.
The district is now seeking applicants from Region B — Newlin, Pocopson and Birmingham — t replace Yu on the board.
In accordance with Section 315 of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. § 3-315), the Board will appoint a qualified...
Unionville HS gets familiar face as new principal
Dr. Amy Jenkins
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A familiar face is returning to Unionville High School this fall, as the school’s new principal: Dr. Amy Jenkins.
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District announced Monday the appointment of Jenkins as the school’s new principal, replacing James Conley, who was hired earlier this year as Assistant Superintendent in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School...
On Stage Extra: John Doe embracing folk at City Winery show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The John Doe Trio
John Doe, who is headlining a show at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com) on June 15, is a modern day American Renaissance man. He is a singer, songwriter, actor, poet, guitarist, bass player and author.
Born John Nommensen Duchac in Decatur, Illinois, he grew in in Baltimore, Maryland – in the Lochearn...
Chester County History Center to celebrate Juneteenth, Jun 16-18
Chester County History Center (CCHC) will celebrate Juneteenth with a multi-program event from June 16 – 18, 2022. The events will welcome visual artist Dane Tilghman, children’s book author Nahjee Grant, community staple Rev. Anderson Porter, and hold Walking Tours of downtown West Chester highlighting the abolitionist activities of its citizens their impact on the Underground Railroad in Chester...
