The Flash names Miller as new managing director

Andrew Miller is the new managing director of the Flash in Kennett Square. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash has hired seasoned music booker and promoter Andrew Miller as its new managing director. Miller, 38, brings two decades of experience in the music industry, and a strong background in marketing and promotions, to the position he started at the end of June. The Flash is a 501 c (3) non-profit...

New Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail celebrates local art and wine heritage

The new Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail officially kicked off this month. The Trail incorporates all Brandywine Valley wine-based businesses including wineries, vineyards and wine bars, and celebrates the art of wine and the artistic heritage of the beautiful Brandywine Region by providing artisanal themes every month during the year. The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail brings attention to local artists,...

KAU opens fall baseball, softball registration

Registration for the KAU fall baseball and softball programs is now open and will remain open through mid-September.Programs are offered for boys ages 6-18 and girls ages 7-18. See the 2015 Fall Baseball or Softball Age and League charts on the KAU website www.kaulittleleague.com for information about age groups, division eligibility and fee structure.    Send article as PDF...

Chesco audit department wins commendation

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Internal Audit Department, under the leadership of County Controller Norman MacQueen, has received a commendation from the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA) for its operations undertaken from January 2012 to December 2014. The department is one of only five audit departments among Pennsylvania’s 67 counties to meet these prestigious standards, and...

Get the most from your dental insurance

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Like anything in life, if you want to get the most out of something you need to know how it works. People fortunate enough to have dental insurance should take the time to know what their policy covers and what it’s limitations are. Never assume your dental office’s business staff knows everything. Every employer group negotiates their own...

Local company gets FAA approval for drone use

GooseView Technologies received FAA approval to use its drones for a variety of industrial and agricultural uses. THORNTON — A local drone operator and certified thermal imaging company, GooseView Technologies, announced this week that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized it to use unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for commercial operation. GooseView is an early pioneer in this...

UCF board goes live on You Tube

Renovations, potential for full-day kindergarten and volunteer policies discussed By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Education was counting down the days for the start of school while it held its work session on Monday night without any residents in attendance – only the press and some staff members. Donning a...

Opera without words Longwood, Aug. 15

Nicole Ozdowski is a featured flautist in the Kennett Symphony’s Opera Without Words. The Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Opera Without Words, under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, Saturday, August 15, 7:00pm (rain date Saturday, August 16, 7pm). The concert features melodies from well-known operas.  Orchestral music is so essential to opera that it is often featured...

KMC Gymnastics competes in nationals

Local KMC USAIGC (United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs) girls’ team participated in the 2015 USAIGC/IAIGC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Palm Springs, California. The National Championship was held at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa Palm Springs. KMC Head Coach Iryna Aliyevska and 16 gymnasts travelled to Palm Springs to compete in the week long final competition of the...

Ross hold meeting on liquor privatization

State Repo. Chris Ross (R-158) Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, held an informational public meeting at the state Capitol to take a closer look at Pennsylvania’s wine and spirits wholesale and distribution systems. “This meeting demonstrated why privatization is necessary,” said Ross, whose committee heard testimony from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control...