Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress

Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times (L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist. PENNSBURY  –...

Turnback Sunday: Confessions of a fashion addict

After four years, the fashion essential principles are the same Editor’s Note: Four years ago, Kelly Hockenberry debuted her column in what was then only The Unionville Times. As we’ve grown, Kelly has become a popular columnist around Chester County. As a salute to her timeless wisdom, we celebrate her fourth anniversary as a columnist by re-running her first-ever column. Congratulations...

Wolf’s budget proposal brings out the silly from both sides

And…York area senator trash talks our senators, again By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It was a bit frosty in Harrisburg this week — and I don’t just mean the “my gosh will this awful winter ever end” kind of frosty, but a less than warm reception to Gov. Tom Wolf’s first budget proposal and, because it is the time for giving (at least to political columnists), more Republican on Republican...

What To Do: Goodbye ‘Barrels,’ hello ‘Trailblazer

Also: sports memorabilia, RVs, and James Buchanan By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times It didn’t take long for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail’s annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” to become an area favorite. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever. The Brandywine Valley Wine Trail (610-388-6221, www.bvwinetrail.com) announced that this year’s Barrels on the Brandywine, which marks the...

West Side Story opens March 12 at UHS

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The classic story of young lovers caught between warring factions — West Side Story — has delighted audiences for nearly two generations and a fresh production of the classical musical will open this week at Unionville High School. Shows are Thursday March 12, Friday March 13 and Saturday March 14, all curtain times at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance through www.showtix4u.com,...

Unionville mourns Mark Powers

Long-time and dedicated Unionville Recreation Association volunteer Mark Powers passed away Thursday. URA is leading an effort to help fund the college education of his two children. The Unionville community is mourning the loss of Mark Powers, 47, a dedicated volunteer with the Unionville Recreation Association, who died Thursday. A fund raising effort to help pay for college for his son and daughter...

Obituary: Mark Powers

Mark Powers Mark James Powers, 47, beloved husband of Catherine Powers (Yanoviak) of Unionville, PA died on March 5, 2015 at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of Harley and Janice Powers. Mark owned his own business, Powers Plumbing and Heating. He was a trusted and respected businessman in the community, volunteered his time for many years in the Unionville...

Kennett residents debate joining regional police department

Residents unsure whether proposed 7-town force is right for township By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors work session supervisors sought input from residents on a proposal to merge police services for seven area municipalities. Despite poor weather and a light turnout, township officials used the more informal forum of a work...

On Stage: The 7eventy 2wos at The Flash

Also: ‘Rain’ in Wilmington, ‘Trotters’ in Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 7eventy 2wos — a band with strong Unionville roots — takes the stage at The Flash March 6. March 6 will be a night of good music for area fans who want to get out of the house and listen to some of their favorite tunes performed live. And, it will also be a night of tough decisions...

Longwood Rotary to offer Four-Way Test scholarship

EAST MARLBOROUGH — All graduating Unionville High School Seniors pursuing post high school education are eligible to enter to win one of three $500 scholarships by writing a 500 word essay on how they applied these principles to an event or experience in their life and how it impacted the outcome. Alternatively, how could the student have applied these principles in a personal experience or event...