Connect Thru Cancer announces Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is delighted to announce a new memorial scholarship honoring the life of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
The Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Award will be presented annually to a local Chester County high school senior who has been personally impacted by a parent’s/guardian’s...
County’s Watersheds 2045 plan available for public review and comment
The Chester County Water Resources Authority (CCWRA) has released a draft of the County’s updated integrated water resources plan – Watersheds 2045 – for public review and comment through November 17.
Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline noted, “Watersheds 2045 builds on the legacy of the original Watersheds plan released in 2002, which guided two...
Obituaries: Floyd ‘Spike’ Burnett Thompson
Floyd ‘Spike’ Burnett Thompson
The family of Floyd Thompson, or “Spike” as he was affectionately known by so many, is sad to share the news of his peaceful passing on Saturday September 23, 2023 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Beth Thompson of Torrington, Connecticut. Spike was born to Harry Thompson and Iva Freeman Thompson on June 15, 1928, on the family...
Girls HS Golf: Downingtown West edges Unionville
The Unionville Girls Golf team finished their season Tuesday by competing strongly against an undefeated Downingtown West team. The Lady Longhorns demonstrated class and sportsmanship as they lost to the league champions.
Final score was Unionville 186 and Downingtown West 175.
Top scorers for Unionville were:
Sarina Patel 44
Reagan Wilson 47
Fiona Avondolio 47
Brooke Donnelly 48
Unionville finishes...
On Stage Extra: Soft Machine just keeps on going
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Soft Machine
Any discussion of British bands with impressive longevity has to include Soft Machine.
Soft Machine (billed as The Soft Machine up until 1969 or 1970) were formed in mid-1966 by Robert Wyatt (drums, vocals), Kevin Ayers (bass, guitar, vocals), Daevid Allen (guitar) and Mike Ratledge (organ).
Allen, Wyatt and future bassist Hugh Hopper had...
Girls’ HS Golf: Unionville golfers advance to districts
Congratulations to Sarina Patel, Reagan Wilson, Fiona Avondolio, and Brooke Donnelly for playing their best Monday in the ChesMont League Championships at Wyncote Golf Club.
These 4 players represented our program well and demonstrated great sportsmanship throughout the 18-hole tournament… making us Unionville proud!
Sarina and Reagan will be moving forward to the District Championship next...
CCCBI Holds 2023 State Legislative Forum with Six Bipartisan Elected Officials
Local legislative leaders from both parties at CCCBI’s 2023 State Legislative Forum.
On Friday, September 29th, the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) held its 2023 State Legislative Forum at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. The mission of the Chamber is to be a member-driven advocate for pro-business and pro-growth policies, with one of the most influential advocacy tools...
Local store ‘Our Dot Art’ invites artists and art lovers to its Grand Opening on October 7
Our Dot Art owner Shane Cloyd
Amidst the creative pulse of our community, an exciting venture is about to launch. Our Dot Art 156 — located at Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville, PA 19320 — is unveiling a fresh platform for art that promises to be the talk of the town.
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 7, Our Dot Art will open its doors to the public from noon to 7pm. Conveniently, this artistic...
ReFirement At Any Age: Individuation
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Individuation. I had not heard of this principle until recently. It intrigued me to learn more and eager to share it with you.
My interpretation is that it’s a recipe for an amazing blessed-filled life if you understand it and practice it.
Here are my findings…
Individuation is a profound psychological concept that was first introduced by Swiss psychiatrist...
YMCA commends staff for use of CPR in emergency; highlights need for training
YMCA of Greater Brandywine staff perform life-saving CPR drills at the organization’s annual Lifeguard Competition.
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The friends were surprised to see a woman performing CPR on an infant – and were even more surprised to see that no other cars had stopped to help.
Although...
