Info sought on attempted child abduction in Kennett
KENNETT — Local school authorities put word out late Wednesday that a Kennett Consolidated School District Student had been the victim of a possible “attempted luring or kidnapping” after getting off the school bus on Route 52, near US-1, Wednesday afternoon.
The student involved was not harmed and made his way to his home safely.
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Don’t retire — Refire!
Retirement doesn’t have to be an end, it can be a beginning
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Why, when we retire, do we think having a schedule is bad? From the time we are born, to the time we are middle aged, we have always been on a schedule, from feeding time, to nap time, school time, work, kids, and on it goes. These schedules helped us to push our potentiality by helping us...
UCF moves to tighten budgeting process
Prelim budget calls for 2.88% tax increase
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Conservatism is on the outs for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.
Well, at least, when it comes to its budget process.
District officials announced Monday night during the Board of Education’s work session that the district would be moving away from its time-honored conservative budgeting process,...
Art Watch: Delaware Valley Art League
An opportunity to celebrate beauty
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, April 16th “Chroma and Contrast” opens at Beauty Gallery in Newtown Square, featuring brightly colored juried art selections from members of the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). Beauty Gallery is located at 3857 Providence Road in Newtown Square, and offers an ever-changing permanent gallery as well...
Home safety project awards smoke/CO detectors
The Chester County Long Term Recovery Committee awarded 132 smoke/carbon dioxide detectors to local organizations to distribution in needy ares of the county.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Long Term Recovery Committee announced a Home Safety Disaster Mitigation Project designed to provide combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors to homes in high risk areas of Chester County through distribution...
Obituaries: Mary Ann Fenner
Mary Ann Fenner, age 71, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of Kenneth E. Fenner, Sr., who passed away in 2001 and with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.
Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Polito Santoro.
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Local athletes fare well at ATA Nationals
ATA West Chester owner Marc Jouan shares a moment with local participants in the ATA Martial Arts Spring National Tournament in Las Vegas, including Nicole McCarthy, Bobby Kormann, Maria Jouan and Bryan Denmark.
Earlier this month, some of the students and instructors at ATA Martial Arts of West Chester participated and competed in the ATA Martial Arts Spring National Tournament at the Las Vegas Convention...
On Your Table: Comfort food for cool spring days
With cold and windy (and even snowy) days, meals to warm the heart
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Few things beat a classic pot roast on a cold, rainy Spring day.
With rain and yes, even snow enveloping the area last weekend, it sure seemed a good time to hunker down to make and eat comforting food. Although the enormous fluffy flakes were beautiful, it’s April for goodness...
UHS girls rugby wins again, defeats Conestoga
Unionville High School’s girls rugby team was able to overpower Conestoga, 59-5, to earn a second straight match win, Sunday.
PENNSBURY — Combining a strong offense with a stifling defense, the Unionville High School girls rugby team won its second straight match, defeating rival Conestoga, 59-5, Sunday at Hillendale Elementary School.
The 2-1 Indians ran off the first seven tries in a dominating...
Letter: The State of the 158th