Chadds Ford – Supervisors approve noise ordinance, no tax increase proposed
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
PENNSBURY – Chadds Ford Board of Supervisors approved many items at last week’s busy meeting, but the Noise Disturbance Control Ordinance generated the most engagement from meeting attendees.
A lively noise regulation public hearing was held prior to the regular meeting, which started late due to the amount of public comments. Many...
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Avon Grove marching band earns U.S. Bands PA State Championship
WEST GROVE, Pa. – The Avon Grove High School Marching Band earned first place at the U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Championship held Saturday, October 31, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium. This is the first time that the marching band has earned the title of U.S. Bands Pennsylvania State Champion.
The band scored a 92.375 in the Group IV-A class and won the honors of Best...
OAHS student to perform in Macy’s Day Parade
OXFORD – Oxford Area High School junior Hayley Allport is a talented musician and is assigned first chair of the flute section in the concert band. But, it is Hayley’s second love, color guard with the marching band, which earned her a place in the 2015 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Hayley Allport,with OAHS band director Erin Kauppila, will perform in the color guard flag team of the Macy’s...
What to Do: Pirates, Antiques, ‘Day of the Dead’, Coffee Fest, Trains & Troops and more…
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Ahoy, all ye pirates — young and old. Prepare to set sail for Chadds Ford this weekend.
On November 8, the Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) will present “Pirate Adventure Day” from 10 a.m.-noon. And, the museum will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
Kids who dream of being pirates...
Commuter Alert: East Penn Railroad to close Route 52 for rail crossing replacement
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – The East Penn Railroad will close Route 52 (Kennett Pike) between Pond View Drive and Burrow Run Road in Kennett Township, Chester County from 6:00 PM Friday, November 13, to 5:00 Monday, November 16, for the replacement of a railroad crossing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
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Birmingham’s preliminary 2016 budget approved for inspection
Neighbor disputes top public comments, zoning policies upheld
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM – At Monday night’s meeting, the Birmingham Board of Supervisors authorized advertising, approved residential upgrades, heard neighbor disputes, and discussed commercial signage.
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CASD – Board addresses curriculum, audit and equality
Eyes a future of positive change for students, staff and community
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The October meeting agenda for the Coatesville Area School District board, (CASD) was an especially busy one. Highlights included Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner providing a presentation outlining the district’s accomplishments of the past 15 months, the board voting...
YMCA: $1 joiner fee 11/13 – 11/15 in honor of World Diabetes Day
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine invites the community to join in the fight against Diabetes – special events, expert advice and fun incentives planned
The statistics are staggering; 86 million American adults have prediabetes and another 2.9 million are living with diabetes. Today’s children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at unprecedented rates. One of the best ways to combat...
Cong. Costello: Philadelphia VA official pleads the Fifth in Congressional Hearing
Costello: “It’s time for accountability and to get back to business”
Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-06); Member, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee,
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Monday evening, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a hearing to receive testimony from the subpoenaed witnesses on the findings of the Inspector General’s (IG) report regarding Department of Veterans Affairs’...
