More than a foot of snow, but weather may finally be breaking

We could have run more images of snow and ice, but figured our readers (and us, for that matter) would better enjoy a reminder of warmer climates. And forecasters do say it will be warming up next week. As Chester County digs out — although a small snow event is likely for Saturday — it appears that the cycle of arctic weather may finally have broken, as forecasters expect a warming trend next...

Monday is ‘Family Day’ at Chesco Historical Society

Variety of activities will include reenactors for Revolutionary, Civil Wars Noah Lewis will portray Revolutionary War hero Ned Hector during the Chester County Historical Society’s Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17. The Chester County Historical Society is promising an educational, entertaining program of family fun and enrichment on Monday, Feb. 17,  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The 2014 Family Day, which...

County: Save energy for bit of extra shoveling

During temporary lull, officials recommend clearing storm drains, hydrants For the moment, the snow has stopped falling in most of Chester County, and many residents are immersed in the backbreaking chore of removing it. While this temporary lull is happening, county officials have a request: Please consider saving some energy to shovel any storm drains and fire hydrants that are near your property. When...

State police end brief Pocopson standoff

Rt. 842 briefly closed after domestic dispute POCOPSON — A township man was taken into custody following an alleged domestic dispute Wednesday night, in an event that ended up closing Route 842 for a period of time while police worked to resolve the situation, state police said. State police were called to a township home on a report of a domestic dispute, and when the male half of the couple refused...

Sigh. A foot of snow (or more) blankets county

Schools, county offices closed; hope for warmer weather next week? By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times The snow flies Thursday morning in Pocopson, where more than nine inches of snow had fallen by 9 a.m. A mix of snow, sleet and rain is expected to continue throughout the day with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. With more than a foot of snow likely to blanket Chester County, here’s a couple...

Oral Piercing – Is it worth the risk?

It’s smart to know the potential issues before going forward By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times Body piercing has been a popular form of self-adornment since early tribal cultures began the practice thousands of years ago.  It is important to know are the specific dangers that come with oral piercings. Unlike ears or other areas of cartilage, the inside of the mouth is...

Hillendale fifth grader named among top two youth volunteers in Pa.

Running to raise money to buy coats earns Toocheck honors Nikolas Toocheck, a fifth grade student at Hillendale Elementary School (seen following a running event in 2012) was honored with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his work to raise money to coats for needy children. Times File Photo. A fifth-grade student at Hillendale Elementary School was named one of Pennsylvania’s top two...

UCF needs to alter calendar after flurry of snow days

After lengthening school year, using two off days, district looks at shorter year By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Compensating for what has been one of the roughest winters in recent memory, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education is expected to vote Tuesday night to approve a series of adjustments to the 2013-14 calendar to deal with anticipated additional...

Art Watch: The Bizzigirls

Spotlighting local good stuffs for the good of our locals By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This week’s Art Watch highlights Bizzigirls, a non-profit community marketing cooperative that has monthly art shows to benefit small local non-profits that provide services to local people in need.  Bizzigirls a wonderful group of high energy women who get together to raise money and awareness for...

Books ‘urgently’ needed for UHS book sale

Bad weather has curtailed donations — books accepted through Feb. 19 EAST MARLBOROUGH — Local residents who haven’t yet donated unwanted used books for the annual Unionville High School PTO Used Book Sale are being urged to do so by the sale’s organizers. Donations are being accepted at all Unionville-Chadds Ford district schools through Wednesday, Feb. 19.  Donations are running behind this...