Unionville grads told to ‘listen’ but evaluate
93rd Commencement offers a bit more pomp for 331 grads
Unionville’s Class of 2016 celebrates the school’s 93rd Commencement, Wednesday, at the University of Delaware.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
NEWARK, Del. — With a bit more pomp than previous years and a brief storm-related interruption, Unionville High School graduated its 93rd class, the Class of 2016, at the Carpenter Center...
Sudden storm rips through county
Thousands left without power, trees downed
A powerful line of thunderstorms raced through Chester County at midday, leaving more than 10,000 people without power some of whom may not see restoration until Thursday — and various trees and branches down on local roadways.
The morning’s bright sunshine and clear skies suddenly gave way to blackened skies and strong winds, gusting up to 45 MPH as...
Unionville residents demand village road safety enforcement
Run for Recovery 5K gets approval from supervisors
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Residents of the Unionville Village section of East Marlborough say not enough is being done to slow and prevent truck traffic through the historic neighborhood.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Truck traffic and speeding along on Route 82 in the village of Unionville was again the top topic of discussion at Monday night’s...
Obituaries: Betty (Gaston) Pullekines
Betty (Gaston) Pullekines
Betty (Gaston) Pullekines, age 83, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on June 2, 2016.
She was born November 30, 1932 in Pine Bluff, AR, and lived in Kentucky and South Carolina before moving to Southern Chester County in 1973.
An avid gardener, and championship golfer at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club, Betty was an intelligent, attractive, stubborn, intense and fiercely...
Dinniman announces $80K in local history grants
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19)
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced that eight cultural and historic organizations in Chester County were awarded a total of $81,232 in state funding last week from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
“Our history is very much alive in Chester County thanks largely to historical organizations, societies, and museums that ensure that it is...
Westtown Road to close for bridge repair
Westtown School is schedule to close Westtown Road between Oak Lane and Westtown Way in Westtown Township, Chester County, on Monday, June 13, through late July, for bridge replacement, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
During construction, Westtown Road through traffic will be detoured over Route 926 (Street Road) and U.S. 202. Motorists are advised to allow...
Two injured in plane crash at New Garden field
NEW GARDEN — Two people were hurt when the vintage aircraft they were taking off in suddenly lost power, as they tried to return to the field and clipped a hanger in the process.
The two individuals — aged 68 and 70 — were said to have suffered non-life threatening injuries and were transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment. Their names were not released as authorities sought to contact...
Poor weather cancels Memorial Day parades
The poor weather — the remnants of Tropical Storm Betsy — have disrupted plans for local Memorial Day parades in Downingtown and Kennett Square today.
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County offers safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
WEST CHESTER — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Whether you are traveling or enjoying your backyard barbecue, here are some tips to keep you and your family safe this weekend and all during the summer season.
Drive Safely. When you are traveling it’s important to drive safely. Be well rested and alert, and everyone use seat belts. If your plans include drinking alcohol, have...
CCDC prom makes for sweet dreams
Special needs students enjoy a night to shine
By Bob Ludwig, Special To The Times
D.J. Proctor, a CCDC student, and his guest, Melanie Serrano of Coatesville, pose for their official prom photograph.
COATESVILLE — “Sweet Dreams,” the theme of the 10th annual prom at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) became sweet memories for the nearly 150 students...
