Aguilera hired as LCH receptionist
Yasbeth Aguilera
KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Yasbeth Aguilera of West Grove as front office receptionist.
Aguilera is attending West Chester University and is studying business management. She previously was employed as member of member services representative for the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley in Kennett Square.
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A Man’s Life, A Nation’s History: two days in May
By Linda Banks, Special To The Times
Christian Sanderson was an early celebrant of Memorial Day and could recount details of The battle of The Brandywine at a moment’s notice.
This glorious, temperate summer finds us awash in flowers and the positive spirit of lingering spring. May ended with Memorial Day, a designated day of honor and remembrance for all Americans who died while in military...
Super Six: a not ready for the end of summer list
Back to school can wait — time for a bit more fun in the sun
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know that I had mentioned doing a “Back To School” version of the Sunday Super 6, but I’m just not psychologically ready for the transition. I’ll get there, eventually… in the meantime, here is what I am obsessed with this month:
1. My new “Terrain”-inspired...
Poll numbers don’t always tell the whole story
Also: is it time to fire legislators too busy ‘on vacation’ to do their jobs?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah, the sweet smell of late summer. Fruits ripening, corn growing, backyard grills fired up, maybe even a whiff of chlorine from the pool all in the air.
Also floating in the air: polling data, much of which might leave folks scratching their heads a bit.
You may have seen this...
What To Do: Old-time baseball, classic cars and so much more
Pro cycling in W. Chester, Ren Faire opens and star gazing on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Old-time baseball will be on display, Saturday, as Twin Lakes Brewing Company’s “Old Style 1860’s Base Ball and Beer,” featuring West Chester’s own Brandywine BaseBall Club.
Are you in the mood for some old-time baseball?
If you’re a Phillies fan, “old time” would...
On Stage: Riverfront Blues fest, theatre and more
Local musicals include Annie, Cline tribute and Book of Mormon
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jarekus Singleton gave up a career in basketball to become one of the top-rated blues guitar players on the scene today. He is just one of the headline acts at this weekend’s Riverfront Blues Festival in Wilmington.
There is a big difference between “having the blues” and “hearing the...
Letter: GOP protests costing tax dollars
To The Editor,
As we move into this election season, it’s interesting to me to see what fear and panic produces as Gov. Tom Corbett, sinks to 20% below his opponent, Tom Wolf in the polls. Could it be that the polls are right? Could it be that the Republican legislators from Chester County, all of whom supported Governor Corbett’s failed policies, are worried about losing as well?
Traditionally,...
Chesco All-Stars fall one win short of US title game
The Big League Baseball East Regional Champs from Chester County — District 28 — fell one win short of reaching the U.S. title game.
With a 1-2 record going in to the final day of Big League World Series pool play, the Eastern Regional Champions—an all-star team comprised of young men from District 28/Chester County—had a chance to a earn a berth in the United States Championship. All they...
Op/Ed: Time to deliver justice
By Susan Rzucidlo, Candidate, State Representative, 158th District
Susan Rzucidlo
I am disappointed that the Republican House leadership in Harrisburg continues to fail to help victims of abuse.
HB 832 and HB 878 as well as SB 1392, all bills focused on helping victims of past abuse find justice; all were left to die in committee. Recently, state Sen. Anthony Williams brought forward SB 46, a bill...
Oehler earns Girl Scout Gold Award
Jessica Oehler with some of the May Fair games she refurbished as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project.
CHADDS FORD — Jessica Oehler, an Ambassador Girl Scout with Unionville High School Troop 41535, has earned her Gold Award, the highest award within Girl Scouts.
For Oehler’s project, she decided to help Chadds Ford Elementary School with their games for the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival,...
