Chesco planning launches photo contest
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Planning Commission launched a Landscapes3 photo contest at noon today to highlight the county’s greatest asset: people. The Planning Commission is seeking photos of people as they live, work, visit, or play in Chester County.
The photos can focus on people in different settings, including businesses, homes, downtowns, public community events, and outdoors, among...
Clerk of Courts office collecting school items for Chesco Domestic Violence Center
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Clerk of Courts office is collecting needed school supplies for the children served by the county’s Domestic Violence Center.
“The children need the supplies to help them succeed,” said Clerk of Courts Robin L. Marcello. “The children are living in difficult circumstances and having new school materials will be a great boost to them as they start the new...
Fundraising for gun-buy back concert, Sept. 2
CALN — A fundraising concert with pop, rock, gospel and folk musicians and performers is open to the public sponsored by several organizations to raise donations for a Gun “Buyback” program.
The event will take place at the Coatesville Area Senior High School – 9/10 Center Auditorium, 1425/1445 East Lincoln Avenue (Route 30) Coatesville. It’s timed to start at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on September...
On Stage (Bonus): get seriously heavy with Marduk
Marduk
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When Marduk performs on August 27 at Reverb (1402 North Ninth Street, Reading, 610-743-3069, www.reverbconcerts.com), the band will be playing at a venue that also is a description of the effect of the group’s music.
Marduk is one of the heaviest metal bands from Scandinavia. When the powerful foursome plays, the sounds it makes rattle the foundation...
Unionville knocks off Spring Ford in season opener, 26-17
Unionville’s JT Hower goes up and grabs a key first quarter interception.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The TImes
ROYERSFORD – What a difference a year makes. A year ago, a powerful Spring Ford team came in and dismantled Unionville to open the 2016 season. Friday night, the Indians got a bit of pay back, battling to a hard-fought 26-17 win over the Rams in a non-league, season opener for both...
What To Do: Go get really bugged this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Rogers’ Big Bugs
People often tend to swat or squash insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event focusing...
Officials celebrate opening of Rt. 926 bridge
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Various state and local officials cut the ribbon for the new Route 926 bridge. From left: State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (F-156), a local vet office mascot, Chester County Commissioner Chair Michelle Kichline, State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Unionville-Chadds Ford Superintendent of Schools John Sanville.
POCOPSON — More than 100 people showed up to celebrate the...
Two face charges of seeking ‘murder for hire’
Christopher Pickard
Two people from State College are facing charges that they engaged in a murder for hire scheme to silence a potential witness in a drug bust earlier this year in Charlestown.
District Attorney Tom Hogan said that Christopher Pickard and Latrice Harrington attempted to arrange the death of another person — presumably a person who was in the car with Pickard when he was arrested...
Line play may decide whether Unionville can repeat as league champs
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
Senior Joe Zubillaga will split time at quarterback and offers skill and power in the option game.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If you liked the 2016 Unionville High School football team — understandable as it won its second straight Ches Mont American Division title — you’re probably going to really like the 2017 version.
While the Indians used a stout defense and...
Chesco’s Kichline and Cozzone elected as officers for Pa. County Commissioners Association
Chester County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (left) and Michelle Kichline (center) were recently elected as 2018 officers of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP). Commissioner Terence Farrell (right) will serve as CCAP District 5 representative.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone were recently elected as officers of the County Commissioners...
