OJR’s Krumrine receives Gary E. Reeser Memorial Award

Back row, left to right: Dr. Will Stout, Aaron Rothrock, Chris Gray, Mike ShelgrenFront Row, left to right: Kathy Troutman, Jackie Krumrine, Dr. Kathy Soeder, Beth Polinski. Passionate. Devoted. Team player. These are all words used to describe Jaclin Krumrine, the recipient of the 2022 Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials’ (PASBO) Gary E. Reeser Memorial Award. This award honors...

What To Do: Festivals, events come roaring back after disruptions

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Annual Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair Many of the area’s annual events such as food fairs, pet shows, jewelry expos, collectors’ gatherings and ethnic festivals never happened in 2020 and never happened again in 2021. We all know why. Fortunately, COVID numbers are going down and special event numbers are on the rise. Several annual...

On Stage Extra: ‘Waitress’ serves it up at Academy of Music

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Waitress Pie was celebrated in the middle of March with “π Day (Pi Day)” on March 14. Pie will also be celebrated in Philadelphia this week when the Kimmel Cultural Campus presents the popular musical “Waitress” at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) from March 29-April 3. Never underestimate...

On Stage: Local women of jazz in the spotlight

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Mindy Rhodes Over the next few days, there will be two special shows focusing on female acts – one featuring one woman and the other featuring 11 women. “Jazz for Jamey’s,” a special multi-artist show as a benefit for the venue, will be held on March 24 at Jamey’s House of Music (32 South Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, 215-477-9985,www.jameyshouseofmusic.com)....

County adopts agriculture economic development plan

Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline (left), Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell (second right and right) present a county proclamation recognizing National Agriculture Day to Hillary Krummrich, Director of the Chester County Ag Council, and Gary Westlake, Chester County Ag Council Chair. The Commissioners adopted the Chester County Ag Economic Development Strategic Plan on National Agriculture...

Mushroom festival grant of $3K to Adult Literacy Program

The Adult Literacy Program at the Kennett Library was awarded $3,000 by the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival to assist with providing adult students materials for classes in English as a Second Language (ESL), American citizenship, and high school equivalency diploma testing (GED), the organization announced today. The grant comes from proceeds from the 2021 Mushroom Festival. While the Mushroom Festival...

McKenna receives Chester County Bar Association Awards for service to public and legal profession

Chester County Bar Association President Michelle Bernardo-Rudy presents Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Patrick McKenna with an award for outstanding service to the public and legal profession during the Bar Association’s annual President’s Dinner. Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Patrick McKenna is being recognized by the Chester County Bar Association for his service to the public and legal profession....

HS Boys tennis, Unionville overpowers Avon Grove

Winning Team  Unionville Losing Team  Avon Grove Score   6 to 1   Singles Matches Andrew Ou (UHS)    lost to    Joseph Yarbrough (AG)      2-6, 7-6, 6-7   Andrew Poprik (UHS)    defeated    Joseph Ingram (AG)      6-3, 6-0    Send article as PDF   

County Democrats endorse Pielli for 156th District nomination

Chris Pielli Chris Pielli, candidate for State Representative in the 156th District is proud to announce that he has overwhelmingly received the endorsement of the Chester County Democratic Committee. The CCDC held their endorsement meeting on Monday night. Pielli, who currently serves as the Chester County Recorder of Deeds received 82% of the endorsement vote. With their endorsement, the CCDC joins...

Boys HS Tennis: Unionville boys hold off Downingtown East

Winning Team  Unionville Losing Team  Downingtown East Score   4 to 3   Singles Matches Andrew Ou (UHS)    lost to    Shrihan Madam (DTE)      6-3, 4-6, 3-6 Andrew Poprik (UHS)    defeated   Abhiraj Srivastava (DTE)      6-3, 6-2 Jack Barrickman (UHS)    lost to    Devin McBride (DTE)      0-6, 7-6, 3-6    Send article as PDF   ...