Boys HS golf, Unionville edges Devon Prep

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played a non-league match Tuesday vs Devon Prep.  The match result was: Unionville 185 Devon Prep 191 Danny Donnelly and Win Thomas led the way for the Longhorns with scores of 36 while Grady Benfer and Alex Moore both shot 37. Rounding out the scoring was Stephen Starnes with a 39. Unionville’s record stays 6 – 0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s...

Victory Brewing celebrates 25 years of growth, unveils new patio at D’town location

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Victory Brewing General Manager Kyle Solimeo cuts the ribbon as Victory founders Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet hold it, as the Downingtown brewer celebrated its new patio seating — and 25 years in business. DOWNINGTOWN — It was a bit of a beer lover’s paradise Tuesday morning: Victory Brewing was celebrating 25 years in business and the debut of...

Boys’ HS golf: Unionville holds off Oxford

The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Oxford Monday.  The match result was: Unionville 206 Oxford 242 Win Thomas led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 39. Unionville’s record goes to 6 – 0 in the CM-American league. Unionville’s next match is Tuesday at 3pm.   It is against Devon Prep, and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club.   ...

Girls HS Golf: Unionville over Oxford

Unionville Girls 194   Oxford Girls 260 (top 4 players scored) Match played at Wyncote Golf Club (par 36) Unionville top scorers :  Mary Dunigan 34  Sarina Patel 50  Mira Patel 51  Cecilia Nutter 59 Oxford’s top scorers:   Angela Beadle 63   Ashley Flynn  65   Hannah Aker  65   Elizabeth Dewees  67 Special Note:  Mary Dunigan made an “Albatross” on the par 5  #18...

County Democrats kick off fall campaign for row offices

Clockwise: United Chesco candidates Alita Rovito, Tony Verwey, Margaret Reif, Yolanda Van de Krol, Sophia Garcia-Jackson, and Patricia Maisano. WEST CHESTER — United Chesco, the Democratic PAC for six countywide candidates for this year’s Court Of Common Pleas and Row Office elections, kick off the final stretch to Election Day with the launch of their new website, unitedchesco.org. The six county...

Chesco’s McSwain announces run for governor

Bill McSwain WEST CHESTER — Bill McSwain announced his candidacy Monday for Governor of Pennsylvania at an event in his hometown of West Chester. Surrounded by supporters and joined by his wife Stephanie and their children, McSwain pointed to his experience as US Attorney and his time in the US Marine Corps to describe himself as a tough-on-crime candidate who will do whatever necessary to ensure...

Rabid GOP now feeding on their own

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa If they held a local competition for “off the rails” in politics, Chester County Republican Chair Gordon Eck would win by a landslide.  His — I won’t dignify it by calling it an Op/Ed — recently published screed attacking a fellow Republican and local Board of Education president over the fake issue of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in our county’s...

Chesco officials announce Federal Disaster status following Ida

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and County Emergency Service officials announced Saturday the confirmation of federal disaster funding assistance for county residents devastated by the impact of Hurricane Ida when the storm hit Chester County on September 1 and 2. The announcement follows the directive to FEMA by President Biden to make federal funding available to affected individuals...

Obituaries: Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin died on August 9, 2021 at age 93 in The Summit assisted-living facility. He is survived by his son, Mark (Kathy) and grandchildren, Taryn (Matthew) and Cody (Isen).  His wife of 59 years, formerly Jean Truxal, predeceased him in 2011. Born in Lancaster, PA, Aaron was the youngest of five children raised by Rev. John H. and Barbara W. Martin.  He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College...

County provides update on donation support for victims of Ida

WEST CHESTER — Chester County Officials have coordinated with key communities in the county impacted by Hurricane Ida, to announce donation opportunities that will meet the most urgent initial, and longer-term needs of the families displaced by Hurricane Ida. “We are so grateful for everyone across the county who are giving time, resources, material goods, and financial donations for those in need,...