Democrats step up in legislative races
GOP faces opposition in all but two races in Nov. elections
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Petition season is over, and unless there are some write-in candidates, we know who will appear on the May primary ballots.
And, although I took the Democrats to task for seeming to have a shortage of candidates, they’ve managed to challenge all but two legislative races in Chester County. Yes, there shouldn’t...
Pocopson trout release teaches students lessons
New program has students care for young fish, learn their role in ecosystem
Fifth grade students from Pocopson Elementary School release trout into the Pocopson Creek, Friday, morning, as part of the Trout In the Classroom program.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
POCOPSON — The rain was falling, and Ryan Stephens was a little concerned about putting youngsters into the 43 degree water of Pocopson...
YMCA kicks off Annual Campaign
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the parent organization of four local YMCA centers and two other facilities, is launching its Annual Campaign this week to ensure that everyone in Chester County has access to vital community programs and resources that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Throughout our community, countless people know the Y. But there is so...
Health and Wellness Expo, March 29
EAST MARLBOROUGH — FOCUS and the Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation are sponsoring a Health & Wellness Expo, Saturday March 29 at Unionville High School.
The event takes place between 6-9 p.m. in the gym lobby (during the Moonlight Madness 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament) and will feature fun interactive exhibits and raffles from local businesses and organizations including: Kennettt YMCA,...
Valor Bowl 2014 seeking sponsors
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 2014 edition of the Valor Bowl, which pits Chester County’s top high school senior football players in a charity game, is seeking local businesses to sponsor the event.
The game will be played May 29 at Unionville High School.
Over the last 16 years, the Valor Bowl, in addition to honoring some of the top football players in the area, has raised more than $450,000 for...
Wizard of Oz at Patton, April 3, 4, & 5
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Charles F. Patton Middle School will present, “The Wizard of Oz”, with performances on April 3, 4 and 5.
The cast and crew is made up of more than 90 students in grades 6-8 who will bring the musical to life for Patton and the community in the stage version, helping to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the original 1939 landmark film.
The show have two evening performances,...
Unionville, Kennett meet in emotional home opener
Normally fierce rivals, teams both don pink to honor player’s late mother
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville’s Tucker Reese throws out the first ball as his dad looks on. Both the Indians and Kennett wore pink-accented uniforms in honor of Cathy Reese, Tucker’s mom, who passed away last summer as the KAU Knights — made up of players from both teams — made it historic...
Art Watch: Kimberly Knorr
Inspired to Abstraction by the colors and energy of the Brandywine Valley
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s featured artist is Kimberly Knorr who is an acrylic abstract painter who uses the beauty of Chester County’s Brandywine Valley as her artistic inspiration. She earned her BFA, with a minor in Art History at West Chester University and spent a year of independent study...
Pocopson branch chipping to run through March 28
POCOPSON — The township department of Public Works is chipping branches, an aid to residents coping with an excessive number of downed branches from this difficult winter.
This service is meant to help residents (not contractors) clean up from winter storms. There is a 15=minute time limit per address.
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Letter: end gifts to legislators
To The Editor:
In Pennsylvania, giving gifts to legislators is big business. Under current law, only gifts valued over $250 or transportation and lodging over $650 must be disclosed however in Pennsylvania any gifts of any value can legally be given to legislators, as long as it can’t be linked directly to a vote. This is an improper law and practice that is counter to the principles on which our...
