Closure of Pocopson’s Bragg Hill Rd. an uphill climb
New gates closing former roadway have been damaged, forced open
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The gate closing Bragg Hill Road near Northbrook Road. Pocopson officials have been trying to close the roadway for a number of years and recently ordered the installation of gates at both ends. The gates have been forced open and damaged in recent weeks, township officials said, prompting a State...
Real Estate Insider: Shocker! Not enough homes for sale
It may come as a surprise, but there is a shortage of good properties on the market
By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times
I think it is safe to say that we are no longer experiencing the doom and gloom of real rstate sales. Have you been approached or contacted recently by one of us Realtors?
We are desperately announcing that “THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF INVENTORY PEOPLE!!!!”…now is the time...
Op/Ed: Chester County residents have E-cycling options
While new law mandates recycling of electronics, there are many simple options available
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello
A new law in Pennsylvania mandates the safe disposal of electronic equipment, now known as E-waste. No longer will county residents be able to just put a television, computer and other such devices at the curb for the refuse...
E. Marlborough police seek help on stolen saddle
East Marlborough Police are seeking help in locating this custom saddle, stolen along with a BWM X5 from Marlborough Village, late Sunday or early Monday morning.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Car thieves in the township may have gotten more than they expected when a BMW X5 was stolen late Sunday or early Monday from Marlborough Village: an expensive custom saddle.
While State Police are investigating the stolen...
Free income tax return help from AARP
KENNETT SQUARE — If you haven’t started or have questions about preparing your income taxes – help is just a phone call away. Oh, and here’s the best part – it’s FREE, confidential, and you don’t have to buy a program or pick from an a-la-carte menu for services.
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is here to help by offering free, confidential services to assist...
Patton iPad program to get ‘pause’
Technology issues, reported parent concerns lead to slow of tablet roll out
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District officials had hoped to give iPad Mini’s to eighth grade students at Patton Middle School in the fall of 2013. But because of technology and other concerns, the program will be delayed until 2014 at the earliest.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Citing infrastructure...
Unionville girls grab third at indoor nationals
The Unionville High School girls 4 x 1 mile relay team took third place in the New Balance Indoor Track Nationals, this past weekend. Top row from left, Anne Birkenmaier and Bridget Zerbe; front row Courtney Smith and Emily Fisher, celebrate after earning All-American status at the meet.
NEW YORK —A pair of Unionville High School girls indoor relay teams made their marks this past weekend at the...
Battle reenactment proposed for Sandy Hollow in 2014
Parking, safety and neighbor concerns biggest hurdles to event going forward
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Birmingham Township’s Sandy Hollow could be the host for a reenactment of the Battle of the Brandywine in 2014, but a number of hurdles from parking to safety, and the opinion of neighboring residential neighborhoods still remain.
BIRMINGHAM — It appears the township could become...
What not to O’wear for St. Patty’s
Celebrating the Irish doesn’t mean celebrating tacky
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up. Let’s chat about what to wear….but, more importantly, what NOT to wear….
The theme t-shirt is a NO-NO (unless you are in second grade and pair it with pigtails tied with a green ribbon). As an adult, you look like you have loose morals and/or a drinking...
Unionville rugby off to strong start
Unionville’s high school boys kicked off their season on a winning note Sunday, March 3 with a round-robin tournament held at Unionville High School — and this weekend the program is playing in North Carolina this weekend at the North Carolina Youth Rugby Festival, against some of the top rugby programs from North Carolina, Texas, Florida, Ohio and Georgia.
The boys’ varsity program kicked...
