What To Do: Friends Fall Fest, WC Chili Cookoff
Mid-Oct. weekends are full of fun and local activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The will be a reenactment of a early 19th Century Quarker wedding as part of the the Friends Fall Festival at the Downingtown Friends Meeting, Oct. 11.
Locally, fall festivals are usually festive events that celebrate topics such as pumpkins, bountiful harvests, apples and autumn foliage. This weekend,...
Chesco’s Kagel awarded emergency management award
Keystone Emergency Management Association president Bob Matoff presenting the Harry Robidoux Memorial Award for Excellence in Emergency Management to Chester County Department of Emergency Services deputy director Bobby Kagel.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s deputy director for emergency management, Robert Kagel, was recently awarded the Harry Robidoux Memorial Award for Excellence in Emergency...
On Stage: Unionville’s Litzenberg in ‘Sister Act’ at DuPont
Also: Ex-Byrd flies into area for solo gig
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville High School graduate Kristin Litzenberg performs with the national touring cast of ‘Sister Act,’ which opens Oct. 14 at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington.
When “Sister Act” touches down at the DuPont Theatre (Hotel DuPont, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-656-4401,http://duponttheatre.com)...
Unionville couple goes big and pink in fight against breast cancer
Charley Gaebel’s attention-getting approach — a giant pink dump truck — is intended to inspire others
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Now cancer free, Unionville’s Denise Gaebel stands in front of her husband’s new pink dump truck — one he colored pink as a tribute to his wife’s brave battle against the disease.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In March 2007, when Charley &...
NOPE event slated for Unionville High, Oct 15
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Did you know that in 2013, there were more than 24 heroin overdose deaths in Chester County? Or that one in five teens has abused prescription drugs? NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) Task Force of Chester County is providing an educational presentation on the dangers of substance abuse for parents and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
The event...
Birmingham looks at hiring new auditing firm
Possible buyer found for township-owned Birmingham Road property
By Kris Fiery-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling recommended the accounting firm of BBD for Township Auditor at Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors Meeting.
According to Nelling, “BBD charges $5,000, has excellent references, and can retain this cost for two additional years.”
The...
80th running Pa. Hunt Club, Nov. 2
Horse racing, food, fun and more will again be on tap at the 80th annual Pennsylvania Hunt Club event, Nov. 2 in Willowdale.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Celebrate the 80th running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup with an exciting day of steeplechase racing on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the beautiful Unionville countryside.
Bring family and friends to enjoy the fall foliage, watch as Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds...
90th Unionville Fair: a celebration of community
90 years of tradition continues at Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
From the food, the contests, the displays and booths from various local organization, the 90th version of The Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show may have been the biggest and best ever.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – “Treasure the Memories” was the theme for this year’s Unionville...
Letter: Let independents vote in primaries
To The Editor,
The legislature should amend Pennsylvania law to permit all registered voters the ability to vote in our Primary elections. This way individuals who are registered as a member of any party would have an early say in who will represent them and their needs in government. Changing current law may be the way to free ourselves from the iron fisted partisan politics that have caused...
UHS boys soccer upends D-Town E., stays unbeaten
Unionville High School soccer players celebrate Alan Anderson’s goal, Tuesday, against Downingtown East.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Unionville High School boys soccer team (12-0-1) kept its unbeaten streak alive with a hard earned 1-0 road win against Downingtown East Tuesday night. The Indians spoiled the upset-minded Cougars on their Senior night when Alex “The Great Dane” Anderson blasted...
