Unionville battles back to edge Great Valley, 16-13
Clark posts 100th win at Indians’ helm, division title in sight
Unionville’s Jack Adams makes a crucial one-handed catch over Great Valley’s Brendan O’Donnell. Alex Castina Photo.
By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Having just lost a fumble that left them down 13-3 late in the third quarter — with their season on the line — it might have been understandable...
On Stage (Bonus edition): Mobley rocks it alone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Mobley
This is the time of year that bands – unless they are in the studio – love to be on the road. It is the season when touring dominates music acts’ schedules.
Mobley is one of those acts that has headed out on tour – a tour that visits the area on October 9 for a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com).
Even...
On Stage (extra): Joan Baez still going strong
Joan Baez
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Joan Baez has been making great music for more than 55 years. She was one of the most influential folk artists in the 1960s and has remained relevant for over five decades.
Baez, who has released more than 30 albums dating back to her eponymous debut in 1960, is equally known for her efforts as an activist.
The popular singer-songwriter-musician...
Obituaries: Arthur Francis Burk
Arthur Francis Burk
Arthur Francis Burk, 76, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the Brackenville Center after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
He leaves his cherished wife of 25 years, Gail (Abby) Burk; his seven children Matthew, Andrew (Anne Marie), Joanne (David), Richard (Jamie), Andrew, James (Heather) and Annemarie and his eight grandchildren Sean, Jacob, Megan, Garrett, Colin, Brendan,...
Obituaries: Patricia Ransom Smith
Patricia Ransom Smith
Patricia Ransom Smith, age 88, of Kennett Square, PA, died Wednesday October 5, 2016 at the Crosslands Retirement Community in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late Frederick R. Smith Jr. who died in 2013 and with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.
Born in Jersey City, NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and the late Evelyn (O’Connor) Ransom.
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Obituaries: Nancy Watson
Nancy Watson
Nancy Watson, age 69, of Millsboro, DE passed away on October 4, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center. She was the wife of Robert S. Watson, with whom she celebrated 50 years of marriage with this past August.
Born in West Chester, PA, she is the daughter of the late Russell Howell and Thelma Howell.
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County fire companies get $500K federal grant to buy radios
(From left to right, front row) Robert Kagel, Director, Chester County Department of Emergency Services; Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; Jack Law, West Bradford Fire Chief and Chester County Fire Chiefs Association; John Sly, John Sly Grantwriting; John Weer, Chester County Fire Marshal; B.J. Meadowcroft, Union Fire Company of Oxford; County Commissioner...
What To Do: ‘Fall’ into great wine festivals
Also: October means scary, good fun for the whole family
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is a weekend for wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals on the calendar.
Sipping crisp, chilled wines in a comfortable outdoor setting is a great way to spend a crisp, cool autumn afternoon. Fortunately, you have two good options to do that this weekend.
On October 9,...
Chef who beat Bobby Flay on TV shows off mushroom dish
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Chanterelle Mushrooms are Grown by a number of local producers and offer a fabulous taste to add to fall dishes.
At the recent Kennett Square Mushroom Festival which took place earlier in September, Chef Robbie Jester of the Stone Balloon Ale House in Newark, Delaware and the guy who beat Bobby Flay of the Food Network in a faceoff earlier this year,...
GOP seems to be laying groundwork for two campaigns