New year, new Super Six!
Ring in 2014 with some fun home furnishing items
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it is 2014 (although I will continue to write 2013 on everything for at least 6 months)
Time for my January Sunday Super Six! I decided to do fashion for the home this month. It is always nice to spruce up your surroundings every once in a while. Here are some of my...
UHS boys hockey holds off Henderson, 4-3
After slow start, three goals late in first prove pivotal
By Dominic DiBiaggio, Correspondent, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Winter break is a fun time for all, but when a team has the kind of momentum that the Unionville High School boys hockey team had (9-0-1) heading into break, the time off can be unsettling.
All the momentum that the boys had could easily have dissipated, leaving them vulnerable...
Dinniman, Pileggi offer support for military honorees
Both express strong support for Senate Bill 886
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Andrew Dinniman talks about his bill, Senate Bill 886, which would create an online database of Medal of Honor winners to help thwart those who would falsely claim such honors.
WEST GOSHEN — One word came to the forefront in a discussion about proposed legislation to prevent misrepresentation and claims of military...
Icy freeze next, as snow moves out
Roads still messy, many public offices closed; low temps big worry in next 24 hours
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County digs out from six to eight inches of snow, the concerns now move from clearly icy local roadways and keeping warm — as the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures tonight in the low single digits.
While state and local road crews working to clear roads...
Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Happy New Year! ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.
As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better in...
Hercules expected to dump 4 to 6 inches of snow
Dropping temperatures, high winds could make Thursday night/Friday morning travel hazardous
Updated: 12:45 p.m., adds Chester County info, PennDOT comments
Updated: 3:30 p.m.: Adds Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Information
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County residents can expect 2014 to get off to a cold and snowy start, as Winter Storm Hercules is expected to dump 4 to 6 inches...
Kennett’s Mushroom Drop a roaring success
Robust turnout for first-ever New Year’s Eve event
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
As midnight looms, a giant lit mushroom descends on downtown Kennett Square, New Year’s Eve. Reception and attendance for the first-year event was strong — with many in crowd hoping for it to become an annual event.
KENNETT SQUARE—It’s not often one gets to see a giant fungus touching...
YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Happy New Year!
From all of us at The Times, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year!
We appreciate all of the loyal support from our readers and advertisers in 2013 and expect 2014 to be even bigger and better, as we continue to grow.
We hope the new year brings you and your family health, good fortune and great happiness.
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Unionville girls fall in consolation game, 56-49
Indians fall to Liberty, but hang tough
Unionville’s Lexi Shanahan breaks to the basket against Liberty, Saturday. The Indians fell 56-49 in the consolation game of the Unionville Holiday Tournament. Ken McGann photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School’s girls basketball team just couldn’t get shots to drop as it fell to Liberty, 56-49, in the consolation game of its own holiday...
