Volunteers thanked for making Pocopson Founders Day biggest ever
Hayride volunteers Maddie Knightly (left) and Bailee Suarez get everyone set for a fun ride through Pocopson as part of the annual Pocopson Founders Day, Sunday, which organizers said broke attendance records.
POCOPSON — It took volunteers, and lots of them, to make the annual Pocopson Founders’ Day a record-breaking success. The Sept. 28 event, its organizers say, was completely indebted to more...
Brandywine Ace celebrates JD Power award with prizes
This is just one of eight raffle baskets being given away by Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm. For every $10 customers spend now through Oct. 5, they’ll get a ticket which they can place one of eight buckets corresponding to the prize package.
POCOPSON — Brandywine Ace Pet and Farm is joining the celebration of Ace Hardware ranking “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail...
Galer Estate releases 2 Cabernet Francs-same winemaker, 2 different vineyards
Galer Estate winemaker Virginia Mitchell samples some of the new offerings from the barrel.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate continues to push the boundaries of Pennsylvania winemaking with the simultaneous release of two 2012 Cabernet Franc wines from two distinct vineyards or what’s called “single vineyard designate” wines.
One wine is made with 100% cabernet franc grapes from Galer Estate’s...
NOPE: drug abuse prevention program in schools this month
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that law enforcement and volunteers are collaborating to run a school-based drug abuse prevention education program called NOPE (“Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education”).
NOPE is a non-profit program that delivers personal, high impact presentations to middle and high school students and their parents throughout...
UHS boys soccer nips Rustin, 1-0, stays undefeated
WEST CHESTER — The Unionville High School boys varsity soccer team, ranked no. 1 in the District 1 AAA power rankings, kept its undefeated streak intact with a thrilling 1-0 road win over a very talented and tenacious West Chester Rustin team Tuesday night. With the win the Indians advance to 10-0-1 on the year.
In what can only be described as a physical contest, UHS jumped out in front just 10...
Suit seeks to knock Ross off 158th ballot
Filing claims GOP nomination violates state election laws
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A day after Chris Ross was formally filed in nomination to take over the GOP race for State Representative in the 158th District, six district residents, including the Democrat running for the seat, have filed suit in Harrisburg and are seeking a temporary restraining order to be prevent Chester County Voter...
County-wide hazardous waste collection, Oct. 11
WESTTOWN — All 73 Chester County municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for Chester County residents on Saturday, October 11 at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380.
The collection site will be open at 9:00AM and will close at 3:00PM sharp. This event is not for businesses and contractors.
Residents may bring old...
Art Watch: West Chester Gallery Walk
Plus: Randall Graham in Pop-Up show; First Friday in Kennett and much more
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The twice a year West Chester Gallery Walk is this Friday in downtown West Chester from 4-8pm. If you have never walked the Gallery Walk – this Friday is a great day to do it! First Fridays art shows are always fun and interesting in West Chester and Kennett Square, but “Gallery...
Solutions sought for black soldiers’ final resting place
Westtown’s Shiloh AME graveyard center of dispute between property owner and advocates
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160) (center, light blue shirt) listens intently to information about the burial site at the former Shiloh AME Church in Westtown, Monday. Barrar and State Rep. Dan Truitt (seated at back near wall in navy/red shirt) were among two of many local and county officials to attend a...
Ross gets official GOP nod for 158th
Democrats cry foul, demand answers over Walker’s withdrawal
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
It’s official: State Rep. Chris Ross will replace Cuyler Walker on the ballot as the Republican nominee for State Representative in the 158th District, after a formal voter of county committee members Sunday night — even as county Democrats continue to cry foul over...
