Update: Hogan won’t press charges in sign attack claim
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan declined to press charges Sunday in a case reported Saturday by State Police involving an alleged incident involving a district justice candidate supporter allegedly trying to run down with a car an opponent’s supporter earlier this month.
According to a release from the State Police, “this case was brought to the attention of the Chester County...
Unionville seeks freshman football coaches
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Thanks to increased participation, Unionville High School will be fielding a freshman football team in 2015 and is seeking coaches for the team.
Prospective candidates must be available after school, 2:30 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. While previous coaching and/or playing experience is a plus, support and training will be available for the coaches. This is a great opportunity...
What To Do: It’s spring, get out there for festivals and fun
Flowers, Chester County Studio Tour, cars, Shrine circus and tons more fun things to do
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Peonies and Primroses” are featured Sunday at Winterthur, just one of many great outdoor activities in the area this weekend.
Spring is “bustin’ out all over” and some of the best places to enjoy it are the top-caliber historic sites and tourist attractions around...
Petco gives $60K grant to Chesco SPCA
Emma, an adoptable dog currently at the Chester County SPCA shelter, is just one of the animals that stands to benefit from the Petco $60,000 grant.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) recently announced it has been awarded a $60,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support the shelter’s outreach initiatives in the community and increase the organization’s lifesaving capability.
The...
On Stage: David Torn, the best guitar player you’ve never heard of
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Torn, who performs on May 14 at Philadelphia Art Alliance, might just be the best, least-known guitar player in the world, if not the most versatile.
There is a huge array of genres in popular music today and, within each of those genres are many excellent guitarists.
There are rock greats such as Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks. There are jazz...
Toxic Waste may be more dangerous than it sounds to teeth
Super-Sour candy is almost as acidic as battery acid
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
No really – one of today’s hottest super sour candies is called Toxic Waste. Yummy huh? The website for Toxic Waste is full of cartoons, games and challenges. How long can you keep this sour candy in your mouth? Are you tough enough? Now, to be fair Toxic Waste is not the...
Letter: Backs Morley for justice
To The Editor,
As a current West Grove Borough Councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee.
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UCF board gives prelim approval to 2.01% tax increase, 5-4
Teachers express offense at educator award proposal
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – After much review of what items are new to the budget and the presentation of three scenarios by Robert Cochran, the district’s director of business and operations, the proposed final budget for 2015-2016 for the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Distrct was approved at Monday night’s...
Bowman honored by Longwood for 40 years service
Longwood Fire Company Chief A. J. McCarthy shares a moment with President Brad Bowman, recently honroed by the company for his 40 years of service to the community.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company President Brad Bowman was honored for his 40 years of service and made Chief Emeritus of the fire company during the fire company’s recent banquet.
Bowman said he has seen many changes in the...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races