Kennett Sq.: focus on new police officer, National Night Out
Winterfest to be held Feb. 28, 12:30 to 4 p.m.
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
At Monday’s Council meeting, Kennett Square Borough Mayor Matthew Fetick (left) administers the oath of office to new Kennett Square Police Department officer Donald Matthew (Matt) Creighton (right), a former state trooper and U.S. armed services veteran. Creighton’s wife, Leslie, holds the Bible as she...
As roundabout nears completion, focus turns to Rt. 926 bridge
School officials, residents, business owners push for expedited replacement of bridge over Brandywine
Updated: 6:20 p.m. add Sen. Pileggi comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Although months behind schedule, it appears that the Rt. 52 roundabout is nearing completion, causing local officials and residents to turn their attention to the planned Route 926 bridge replacement, seeking an expedited...
UCF board reelects Dupuis, Lindner
Presidential race uncontested, VP race won 6-3
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education voted Monday night to continue with the same leadership for the next year, electing Victor Dupuis as board president and Gregg Lindner as Vice President, Monday night during the annual board reorganization meeting.
Dupuis was the only candidate nominated...
A hero’s welcome home – 43 years later
Troop 31’s Ray Coe honored at last for honorable military & community service
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
PENNSBURY – For Ray Coe, the experience of returning home from the Vietnam War was a far cry from the jubilant and packed Hillendale Elementary gymnasium; filled with patriotic well-wishers, who gathered to witness the long...
New ‘Family Promise’ seeks Giving Tuesday support
A new non-profit organization named “Family Promise” is coming to southern Chester County. Online donations received by United Way of Southern Chester County specifically on “Giving Tuesday”, December 2nd, can be made by going to http://UnitedWaySCC.org/GIVE.aspx. Call 484-883-3110 for any assistance needed.
Family Promise of Southern Chester County (FP-SCC) was conceived during the spring...
People of Chester County doing ‘good stuff’ in a fun, easy-to-read format.
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Giddyap…WHOAH!…Lauren Evans, Westtown Friends 9th grader & member, Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds Pony Club (and her horse, ‘Bada-Bling’)...
Culinary students host youngsters for Thanksgiving trip
A Penn London Elementary School student uses candy corn to decorate his snicker doodle cookie, during a recent visit to the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus Culinary Arts in Penn.
WEST GROVE — Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge Campus Culinary Arts students recently hosted 25 Kindergarten, first and second grade students from Penn London Elementary...
Final ‘Sip and Savor with Serafins’ Dec. 3
The Serafin String Quartet
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash will present the final concert of the “Sip and Savor with the Serafins” Wednesday evening series on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed Serafin String Quartet will perform “Viennese Classical Roots,” a one-hour themed collage featuring Mozart Quartet in d minor with samples from Haydn and Beethoven.
The program...
Brandywine Valley Chorale performs Bach, Dec. 6
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the spirit of the joyous season, the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) warmly invites you to their holiday concert. This evening of beautiful music will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville at 7:30 p.m.
Accompanied by orchestra and organ, the choir’s centerpiece is the Bach “Magnificat”, a musical setting of the biblical canticle taken...
Gov. Corbett signs Lyme prevention bill
Pictured in the first row from left are: Peter Wagner, Senator Stewart Greenleaf (Sponsor of the Senate bill), Governor Tom Corbett, Representative Matt Baker (Sponsor of the House bill), Sean Robinson, Lisa Gaffney, Josie Gaffney, and Kelly Locy. Second row from left: Sarah Wagner, Eric Pauley (Executive Assistant, Senator Greenleaf’s office), Julia Wagner (President PA Lyme Resource Network),...
