County GOP says Corbett boosted ed. funding
County Republicans hold event to defend Governor’s education record
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Sheriff Bunny Welsh speaks at Monday’s press conference defending Gov. Corbett’s record on funding education.
WEST CHESTER – At a press conference at the Historic Courthouse on Monday morning, Chester County Republicans said that under Gov. Tom Corbett, Pennsylvania has...
Unionville Fair Queen to be crowned tonight
The Unionville Fair queen will be crowned tonight at Unionville Elementary School. From left, princess candidates Shannon White and Sarah Taylor and Fair Queen contestants Ellan Dunbar and Carly Rechenberg share a moment last week.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kicking off the annual Unionville Fair, tonight the Fair Queen will be decided at Unionville Elementary School.
Two Unionville contestants, Ellan Dunbar...
Walker withdraws from 158th race; Ross to replace?
Cuyler Walker
Updated 7:35 a.m., 9/23/14. Adds comment from Chester County Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Cuyler Walker suddenly announced his withdrawal from the race for the 158th State Representative race, Monday afternoon — and it could lead to a familiar face appearing on the November ballot, nine-term State Representative Chris Ross.
Walker, a Republican,...
Art of Caring Festival, Sept 27
The Art of Caring painting by noted Chester County artist (and Times columnist) Lele Galer.
West Chester event at The Hickman features works of local popular artists
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is bringing a new twist to their 11th annual Art of Caring. Instead of an auction gala, they will host a free Art of Caring Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 am...
Boosterthon raises more than $17,500 at Unionville Elementary
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Students at Unionville Elementary embraced a new way to build their bodies and characters — as well as help fund new equipment for their school as part of the Boosterthon Fun Run, held earlier this month at the school. Similar events are being run at other district elementary schools as well.
384 students participated in the program, and learned about fitness, leadership and...
Plantation Field: Black and Doesn’t Play Fair Win in Fairytale Fashion
Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair take a jump en route to their win at the Plantation Field International Horse Trials. Amy Dragoo photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Maya Black and Doesn’t Play Fair stormed around Mike Etherington-Smith’s CIC3* cross-country course to clinch the win at Plantation Field International Horse Trials in fairytale fashion.
Both new to this level, Black and Doesn’t...
Plantation Field: Davidson and Ballymoe Castle RM jump to lead
Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM grabbed the lead on Day 3 of the Plantation Field Horse Trials. Amy Dragoo photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM jumped one of 14 double clear rounds in the CIC3* show jumping this afternoon at Plantation Field Horse Trials to take the lead on a score of 47.7.
“He felt awesome,” Davidson said. “I’m not sure there’s...
NFL’s handling of domestic violence is a disgrace
But the opportunity exists for all to learn from it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have written a handful of “soapbox” speeches in the past and today, it’s time for another one.
As the mother of two boys enamored by all things sports related, I feel compelled to discuss the disgraceful actions of the NFL. In fact, I would venture to say that doing the complete opposite of what these...
Prather and Blackfoot Mystery grab the lead in Plantation Field CIC3
Kelly Prather and Blackfoot Myster grabbed the day 2 lead CIC3* division at Plantation Field International Horse Trials. Photo by Jenni Autry
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Kelly Prather and Blackfoot Mystery snuck in to take the lead in the 50-strong CIC3* division at Plantation Field International Horse Trials Friday, scoring 45.0 in the final group of the day.
A native of California, Prather came east last...
Unionville overpowers Sun Valley, 38-0
Offense, defense dominate, but schedule gets tougher now
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s completely shut down Sun Valley’s offense, Friday night, en route to a 38-0 win. Indians’ Dylan Rappucci sacks Vanguards’ QB Gabe Bocella, as the defense now has been unscored upon for eight straight quarters. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The evidence of good news...
