Don’t Retire, ReFire: Getting through the winter months
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
One thing is for certain, in the winter months, the days are short and the weather is cold and unpredictable. That combination can lead to the “winter doldrums”. It would be very easy to give in to that and “wait out” the time in hibernation, doing nothing and accomplishing nothing. Productivity and purpose are essential to living. Nothing good...
Pocopson Supervisors move to one formal meeting a month
Second, public work session can be scheduled as needed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The township’s Board of Supervisors held their regular meeting last week commencing at 6:30 p.m. Previously, bi-monthly meetings were held at 7:30 p.m. The supervisors unanimously approved the time change and once a month meeting to be held on the last Monday of each month at the annual...
It’s on: U.S. Supreme court paves way for Congressional redistricting
The 7th District as we knew it is no more, following Monday’s decision by the U.S. Supreme Court not to consider a stay to a state Supreme Court ruling that said the state’s Congressional district violated the state Constitution.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Nah, nah, nah, — nah, nah, nah — heeeeeey, goodbye.
No, we’re not talking about the Patriots’ hopes for a Super Bowl...
Hyland, Murtagh named Chesco law enforcement officers of the year
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan was joined by law enforcement from around Chester County on Friday for the annual law enforcement officer of the year awards ceremony (the “LEO Award”). The LEO Award is presented to the most outstanding law enforcement officer in Chester County every year. The ceremony this year was in Courtroom 1 of the Chester County...
A February SuperSix just for Valentine’s
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! Not that we ever really need an excuse to shop…but, a holiday does ramp up the intensity. I have found some fun ideas, all under $100!
Here we go…
JCrew Ruffle Neck Pullover (on sale for $60!) :
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On Stage: Emmanuel is the guitar players’ guitar player
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel is a guitarist that other accomplished guitarists go out of their way to hear play. He is one of only five musicians handpicked by his mentor, Chet Atkins, as a Certified Guitar Player (CGP).
On February 3, Emmanuel will perform an area show at the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com).
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Obituaries: Maude Louise Gay
Maude Louise Gay
Maude Louise Gay passed away peacefully in her sleep January 20, 2018. Maude was born March 27, 1921 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.
A wonderful, loving wife, mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barton and Angeline McDonald, husband George W. Gay, son Jim Gay and grandson Jimmy Gay.
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What To Do: Before a ‘Super’ Sunday, Plein Air and more on Saturday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Plein Air in Chadds Ford
Okay, it’s a given that most of you will be hunkered down Sunday to watch all 19 hours of pregame — and of course, Super Bowl 52 featuring the Philadelphia Eagles. Even if you don’t love football, there’s local pride, the commercials — and yes, the food. So, even from here, we can see the big red crossout on your...
Polar Plunge slated for Feb. 10
Winter enthusiasts will make a splash at the 10th Annual Polar Plunge to be held February 10, 2018 at the Brandywine Picnic Park in West Chester. The Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) hosts the event to get outdoors and raise awareness about their conservation work in the Brandywine and Red Clay Watersheds.
Registration starts at 10 a.m. with the event to start at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held...
Students questioning mascot should learn their history