Chester County Sheriff announces 5 promotions
Lt. Jason Suydam will oversee everyday operations
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) congratulates Lt. Jason Suydam on his promotion.
WEST CHESTER – Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh announced on Monday, March 24, the promotions of Sgt. Jason Suydam and four other deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
The promotion of Suydam to lieutenant follows...
Surviving March Madness
You can’t stop basketball at this time of year, you can only hope to contain it
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
March Madness. It is all consuming over here in the Hockenberry residence. The testosterone swirling in the air is almost palpable. How does a girl schooled in fashion (but not so much in the rules of the game) hang in such a situation?
I’ll tell you how.
1.) ...
UHS baseball drops opener, 11-4
CONCORD — Shaky defense spoiled the season opener for Unionville High School’s baseball team, as it lost 11-4 to neighboring Garnet Valley in the traditional season opener for both teams, Friday.
Drew Jarmuz went 3-4 with three doubles and Alex Pechin also had a double. The defense gave up nine unearned runs in the loss the Jaguars.
The Indians (0-1) begin their Ches Mont season Monday hosting...
Celebrate National Ag Day: Thank a farmer
Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau touts cheapest, safest food in world
In preparation for National Agricultural Day on Tuesday, March 25, the Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau has a message: Year in and year out farmers invest in producing crops and coping with whatever the weather brings, resulting in food that costs Americans less than any other country.
During the last few years, Americans...
Unionville’s bullying issues go beyond just kids
When adults no longer tolerate bullying by adults, maybe there’s hope for the kids
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Let’s talk about bullying.
It’s been a topic on these pages and elsewhere for a while now in the greater conversation in and around Unionville, with some regrettably nasty — and some might argue ironic — statements and comments, even on this site.
Is bullying a problem...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Annual award goes to former BVA intern and longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion, built...
County displays app-titude for mobile communication
Residents can access plethora of Chesco data on electronic devices
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County employees Rebecca Brain and Frank Cipriano debut the county’s new mobile app at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18.
Wondering how to find to the county’s archives? Curious about the cleanliness of that county restaurant you’ve wanted to try? Interested...
Unionville reworks technology plans
Bring Your Own and infrastructure upgrades planned over next three years
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After some revisions, adjustments and reworking, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School is ready to roll out a new technology plan over the next few years, it was announced Monday night.
Board member Kathleen Do recounted the plan — which be formally ratified as part of the yearly...
Winter woes may delay Pocopson repaving until 2015
Salt costs run beyond budget; fire company funding sought
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson residents may have less chance for whimsy this coming year (as seen in this image from the summer of 2013), as big costs for road salt will likely cut into planned summer paving projects in the township.
POCOPSON — Old Man Winter’s punch may cause scheduled paving of township roads to be pushed...
Popular art fund-raiser draws on Wyeth legacy
Annual sale at Chadds Ford Elementary poised to celebrate 65th year in style
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Artist Shawn Faust (left) displays “Mother’s Day,” the painting he donated to the 65th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale and Show, as co-chairs Frances Galvin and Lynda Nadin (right) hold “Along the Brandywine” with featured artist J. Wayne Bystrom.
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