The Kennedys, at Flash April 26, continue to be versatile

Duo equally comfortable with folk or harder-edged rock By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The husband-and-wife duo of Pete and Maura Kennedy bring their rocks and folk stylings to The Flash in Kennett Square, April 26. The Kennedys, who will be performing at The Flash in Kennett Square on April 26, are folkies who can rock, rockers who can play acoustic and modern-day troubadours. And, the...

‘The Fantasticks’ at UHS, April 24-26

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School will be performing the longest running Broadway musical “The Fantasticks” on Thursday, April 24 at 7 pm, Friday, April 25 at 7 pm and with a matinee, Saturday, April 26 at 1 pm,   It will be located in the auditorium at UHS. The minimalist, romantic musical has been running more or less since it debuted in 1960s, off-Broadway. Timeless numbers...

11 Unionville rowers take 1st at Balt. Invitational

Brothers Justin and Garren Best Take Three Firsts in First Rowing Season at UHS Unionville High School Coxswain Olivia Robb celebrates Varsity Men’s 4+ Victory with teammates Colin Wardius, Garren Best, Just Best and John Sagretti. BALTIMORE — Despite just being the first season for rowing at Unionville High School, it didn’t stop eleven UHS athletes from claiming first place medals at...

Letter: Howard misled on race horse development fund

To the Editor: It is a sad reflection on the values of politicians in these times that Roger Howard has chosen to open his campaign for the Republican nomination in the 158th State House District with a negative and deceptive letter to this publication.  I am writing to set the record straight on Mr. Howard’s unfounded and deceitful personal attack on his opponent, Cuyler Walker. In 1961, when...

Pocopson says county should pay share of fire protection

Township objects to prison, Pocopson Home residents included in share funding By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON — Township officials say that local residents should not be asked to pay for the fire-protection cost of residents at county-owned facilities, which now threaten to eat up one-third — or more – of the municipal budget, were the township to comply with funding recommendations. At...

Chadds Ford principal out after PSSA questions

Reputedly allowed extra time for some students on March tests By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Mark Ransford PENNSBURY —  Chadds Ford Elementary School principal Mark Ransford was placed on administrative leave and will retire, following an investigation into issues regarding the recent PSSA tests administered at the school last month — reportedly he allowed some students to get extra time to...

Art Watch: Kirsten Fischler

Tiffany inspired color transformations of reclaimed wood By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Kirsten Fischler is painter with a very unique style of art.  Kirsten collects recycled wood building materials, cuts them up, paints them and then reconfigures the elements into a singular work of art. Often the pictorial elements are simply rectangular cuts of a piece of plywood- but what a piece of plywood! Her...

Chamberlain takes reins for Unionville Fair

Replaces Shea who oversaw move to Willowdale, addition of Rodeo and more Outgoing Unionville Fair President Jayne Shea hands off the gavel to new President Danielle Chamberlain, who will now lead the event. A Unionville staples since starting in 1924, the fair promises to be even bigger and better in the fall of 2014. EAST MARLBOROUGH — From being at point of crisis, to again being a thriving community...

Letter: Fleecing the public

To The Editor: Last year, the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund (RHDF) was given $264 Million of state revenue. This year it is budgeted to receive $301 Million. Since the passage of the 2004 Gaming Act that established this fund, $1.7 Billion has been given to wealthy horse owners and breeders. Most of this money is not used for racing infrastructure; 80% of it is simply used to increase...

Reshaping thoughts about body image

Affirm the positive and stop negative thoughts By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Happy Easter! Put down the peanut butter egg for 5 minutes.  This will be brief, I promise. Due to the proximity of summer swimsuit/shorts/tank top season, my fanatical fitness focus ratchets up to a whole new level.  In the spirit of Spring’s rebirth and renewal, I am attempting to (once again) have a healthy...