Smith III to perform at the CYWA’s benefit, Dec. 13

COATESVILLE — Award-winning pop music group Smith III will perform along with a number of local acts at the Community Youth & Womens Aliiance (CYWA)/House of Blues Freaky Friday the 13th Bash, on Dec., 13 to help raise awareness to the CYWA/House of Blues causes and it’s performing arts programs. Smith III is a young, award winning, motivational, pop, sibling group. They are originally from...

Local firefighters honored at fundraiser

Master of Ceremonies Del Bittle shares a moment with firefighters from the West Bradford Fire Company, during a special event Saturday to honor local volunteer firefighters. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds of local residents, elected officials and community members came together Saturday night to honor local volunteer firefighters serving a number of local towns at a special, highly-attended fundraising...

Titans 80-pounders win Bert Bell title

The Championship Titans. Bottom Row (left to right) – Assistant Coach Jeremy Eisele, Colin Jung, Zachary Eisele, Ryan King, Tyler Kochendorfer, Daniel Petrick, Max AgrestiMiddle Row (left to right) – Matthew Farrell, Will Raihall, Charlie May, William Hohn, Zach HulmeTop Row (left to right) – Assistant Coach Jason Giles, Assistant Coach Steve Dellose, Casey Rose, Owen Dietrich, Jack...

Abandoned Pocopson house to be torn down

Lenape site to be cleared by township, ending multi-year struggle to address property By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Although obscured by overgrowth and years of neglect, this Lenape Road house will be torn down by the township after years of attempting to get its owners to maintain the property. POCOPSON — A collective sigh of relief was heard during Monday’s Township Board of Supervisors...

Ross announces plans to retire after 2014

Nine-term State Rep. won’t seek reelection; Walker eyed as GOP candidate State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he wouldn’t seek a 10th term in the statehouse. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he would not seek a 10th term in the state House of Representatives. Ross, currently a township resident, has...

Coatesville Savings Bank announces new directors

Former County DA Carroll, Constable named to bank’s board COATESVILLE — Coatesville Savings Bank announced that it has expanded its Board of Trustees. Chairman and President Frederick Henrich noted the addition of attorney Joseph Carroll of West Chester and Larry Constable of Parkesburg. “Both gentlemen are dedicated, well-known individuals who will add depth and perspective to our organization,”...

Unionville honors 150th anniversary of Gettysburg

EAST MARLBOROUGH —The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District will be hosting a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address, Friday, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School. The 6:30-8:30 event, which will take place in the school’s Presidential Library, will include a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg address, live music, refreshments,and small discussions about our Presidents....

Art Watch: Annette Alessi

Inspired by the traditions of the Brandywine Valley By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Local painter and pastel artist Annette Alessi is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch.  After graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with a degree in illustration, Annette worked in fashion illustration for many years.  Most of her landscape work is painted plein air (outdoors) and she...

Kennett Food Cupboard feeds the hungry

Kennett Food Cupboard volunteer Scott McCoy is just one of over 70 volunteers who donates time to help feed the hungry. With the holidays approaching, donations are even more critical than usual. Staff, volunteers prepare for Thanksgiving holiday; donations accepted daily By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT — Tucked away on a quiet street in downtown Kennett Square, the Kennett...

Shopping on Thanksgiving a real turkey

Stores open on the holiday, mess with the holiday and hurt Black Friday By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times By now, it is evident how much I love to shop.  In fact, hunting for bargains may be one of my favorite things to do…but NOT ON THANKSGIVING. Black Friday was traditionally the kick-off to the shopping season frenzy.  Remember how people would line up at 3:00am for a Cabbage Patch...