Unionville High students give back, make Toys For Tots
Tech Ed. department continues multi-year tradition of building toys for the holidays
The 3-D Autodesk Inventor file of the toy chicken, as created by Paige Harlan.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although this is the season for giving, few things are as precious as items that are handcrafted and built with love for those less fortunate.
Once again, the Tech Education classes at Unionville High School are producing...
Report: Unified emergency services may offer benefits
E. Marlborough plans no tax hike in 2017
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Township Planning Commission Chair Cuyler Walker discusses a report on potentially unifying emergency services for six area towns with Township Supervisor Bob Weer.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A first step toward unifying a crazy quilt of emergency services for six area towns may have taken a step forward this...
UCF mourns the passing of Miller
Board reluctantly OKs resignation of Batchelor, hired as new Radnor Superintendent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With no small amount of sadness, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education said goodbye to two long-time pillars of the district while welcoming a new senior administrator, Monday, during its annual reorganization meeting.
Denise Miller, who long served as secretary...
On Stage (Extra): Sunday night shows to calm the soul
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Soraia
Rather than attending a show or watching a movie in a theater, people in this area tend to stay at home on Sunday nights – especially during the winter months. That tendency will increase for the next few Sundays with the added pressure of recovering from weekend holiday shopping.
Fortunately, there is a variety of shows and events that could easily...
County to hike property taxes 4.95% for 2017
First increase since 2014
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2017 budget this week. The budget calls for $460,094,845 in operating expenses and $87,504,129 for its capital budget.
“Led by our strategic priorities, including public safety and balanced growth, Chester County continues to invest in projects, programs and services that will benefit our residents...
‘Shop With a Sheriff’ to be held Saturday
A cart chauffeured by Deputy Sheriff Mike Sarro delights a young shopper.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A rarity: the sounds of real joy might just be heard in the aisles of the local Wal-Mart on Saturday, Dec. 3.
More than 100 children from the Chester County Family Academy, a K-2 charter school in West Chester, will receive a law-enforcement escort to the store — highlighted by wailing sirens and flashing...
Pocopson to see no property tax rate increase
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – Township supervisors adopted the 2017 budget keeping property taxes unchanged at 2.2 mills at Monday night’s meeting. This is the third consecutive year that residents will not see a tax increase.
2017 property taxes will be distributed with 1.0 mill to open space preservation (estimated to generate over $329,000), 0.5 mil to general township...
Give extra ‘thanks’ for safety this holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday, folks around the Chester County area will be indulging in two activities: travel to be with friends and family and, of course cooking.
While both are cornerstones of the holiday season, both can offer hazards if folks don’t exercise appropriate caution.
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Sivek named new director of Coatesville VA Center
Carla Sivek
CALN — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced Friday the appointment of Carla Sivek as the new director of the Coatesville VA Medical Center. Sivek will oversee delivery of health care to approximately 20,000 Veterans with an operating budget of about $200 million.
“We are excited that Ms. Sivek has been selected as the new director of the Coatesville VA Medical Center,”...
Commissioners present agriculture awards
King’s Pumpkin Farm of Parkesburg — named Farmer of the Year — was one of two winners of agricultural awards from the Chester County Commissioners.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards at the Commissioners’ Meeting this week.
The Farmer of the Year award was presented...
