On Stage: Tim Sköld brings the post industrial

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Tim Sköld Tim Sköld is one of the best and most respected musicians in the world of industrial/techno/post-industrial music. His latest project is a solo album “The Undoing” on Metropolis Records and a support tour for the disc – a tour that touches down in the area on November 17 at Asylum 13 (1706 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-746-2213,...

Woman charged with having sexual contact with Unionville High students

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Sheri Maufort EAST MARLBOROUGH — A Birmingham woman is charged with having sexual contact with two male Unionville High School students earlier this year while working as a substitute teacher’s aide at the school. Sheri Maufort, 42, faces multiple counts of Institutional Sexual Assault, Unlawful Contact with Minor, Endangering Welfare of Children, and Corruption...

Impact of Trump election begins to shake up local politics

New president will cast a deep shadow over 2017 elections and area schools By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Things boiled over and got a bit testy Monday night, as a simmering feud between two Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education Members Michael Rock and Jeff Hellrung erupted during the board’s work session, Monday night. The dispute was putatively over issues related to the...

Citadel raises $7,200 for United Way

Citadel Presents check to United Way of Chester County: Toren Peterson of United Way,Kevin McDermott, David Layo, AJ Hiller, and John Kane of Citadel, and Claudia Hellebush of United Way. EXTON — Citadel announced its 2016 golf fundraiser, held at Honeybrook Golf Club, raised more than $7,200 for the United Way of Chester County. The company recently presented the check to United Way staff. Citadel’s...

Holiday open house events at Iron & Steel Museum

Visitors to the The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum can enjoy an open house weekend, Dec. 9 & 10. COATESVILLE — The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will be holding a holiday-themed Open House weekend, Dec. 9 & 10 at the museum. On Dec. 9, the museum will offer a Manion Strolls program, allowing folks to stroll through candle lit grounds, enjoy holiday refreshments, listen...

On Your Table: Thanksgiving is not just about the turkey

You have to go beyond giving them the bird for a great meal By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Thanksgiving is as much about the side dishes as the star of the dish. Everybody frets about cooking the family turkey for Thanksgiving. Butterball even has a hotline (800-288-8372) so that folks can call and ask questions from experts who are on call throughout the holiday. Mind you, turkey...

Rafferty announces run for District Justice

POCOPSON — Sean C. Rafferty announced Tuesday his candidacy for the Magisterial District Court Judge position left vacant by the retirement of Judge Daniel Maisano in January. Rafferty, a Republican, will seek to be on the ballot in the May 2017 primary election. Rafferty became a Special Investigator with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after more than 25  years as a sworn law enforcement officer...

Get crafty on Black Friday

After a hike to find natural objects, you can make holiday craft ornaments at special Land trust event on Friday, Nov. 25. Looking for something fun and different to do with your out of town guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Ditch the Black Friday shopping and bring your friends and family and come join us on the preserve. We will take a hike through the beautiful 297-acre private preserve in search...

Diwali food drive gathers 17,500 pounds of food

Pictured are Zachary Ruff, Dean of STEM Academy; Manasvi Pannala, volunteer; Sana Tipnis, volunteer; Kate Miller, Nutrition Services Manager at Kennett Food Cupboard; and Pannala Reddy, major donor for the Diwali Food Drive at Eagle Village. Saturday November 5th marked the second year that the Kennett Food Cupboard was one of the recipients of the Diwali Food Drive. Kennett Area Community Service,...

UCF looks at Phys. Ed changes, new Sports Medicine class

Health, fitness proposals highlighted at board workshop By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The district’s physical education program, especially that at Unionville High School, as well as potential new joint venture with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to offer a sports medicine topped an athletically centered Board of Education work session, Monday. Members of the Unionville...