Obituaries: Kenneth E. Barber
Kenneth E. Barber
Kenneth E. Barber, age 80, of New Holland, Pennsylvania, formerly of Kennett Square, Pa, passed away peacefully on September 27th, 2016, at his home with his wife Janice by his side and surrounded by his loving family.
Born in West Chester Pa, he was the son of the late Ruth and Roland Barber.
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Barrar calls for enhanced civics education
Led by majority chairmen Reps. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Stan Saylor (R-York), the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and Education committees held a hearing to hear testimony on House Bill 1858, which would require students to take the naturalization test as a condition of graduation.
“This bipartisan bill, which has nearly 50 co-sponsors, would help to prepare our students for active, engaged...
Officials celebrate opening of Gordon Early Literacy Center
The Gordon Early Literacy Center celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Standing at the podium during the September 21 dedication ceremony of the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) spoke with pride.
“This building has been involved in so many levels of education,” said Representative Lewis, a Coatesville...
Longwood Rotary gets lesson on dairy farming
KENNETT — Dairy farmers are experts at animal care, land preservation and dairy foods. Dairy farmer Marilyn Hershey shared this expertise when she spoke with members of the Rotary Club of Longwood about her family’s dairy farm.
Hershey’s family owns Ar-Joy Farms near Cochranville. They care for 675 cows every day on their farm.
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Obituary: Armenta R. Carter
Armenta R. Carter
Armenta R. Carter, age 80, of West Grove, PA, formerly of Darby, PA, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital.
Born in Darby, PA, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Ruth Mayo Carter.
She was a tax preparer, and a former Councilwoman for the Borough of Darby, PA.
Mrs. Carter was a member of the First Baptist Church of Darby, PA, where...
Chester Co. authors to speak at Galer Estate, Sunday
Matty Dalrymple
EAST MARLBOROUGH — This Sunday, October 2 from 3-5pm, popular suspense novelist Matty Dalyrmple and award-winning author Bruce Mowday will talk at Galer Estate Winery, located at 700 Folly Hill Road in Kennett Square. The subject of their discussion on writing is “Keeping it Real: Research in Fiction and Non-Fiction.”
The talk is open to the public free of charge and writers,...
On Stage: Conestoga grad fights back against bullying with music
Livvie Forbes’ debut CD launches tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Livvie Forbes
Berwyn’s Livvie Forbes had to deal with a number of serious health problems when she was growing up – physical and psychological. As she moved through the grades in the Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, another problem haunted her – bullying.
Now, Forbes, who graduated from Conestoga High...
Pocopson supervisors ponder future of Barnard House
Kennett Underground Railroad Center could occupy portion soon
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Supervisors Elaine DiMonte and Ricki Stumpo discuss the future of the Barnard House during Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
POCOPSON – Discussions continued about the historic 1800’s Barnard House at the Pocopson township meeting on Monday night – as it remains...
Winery to host art benefit for pet rescue
NEW GARDEN — This Sunday, October 2, from 1-4pm, Borderland Vineyard in Landenberg hosts the “PAW PRINTZ” family art festival to benefit CompAnimals Pet Rescue. Borderland Vineyard is located at 332 Indiantown Road in Landenberg, and this event will feature 13 terrific local artists, live music, family crafts like face-painting, food treats for dogs and humans as well as wine from Borderland...
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