Former jurist slammed with state prison term
Rita A. Arnold ordered to spend 16 to 32 months in jail
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold received a 16- to 32-month state prison sentence Tuesday in Chester County Court.
Stressing that “the oath we take to tell the truth” must mean something, a visiting judge issued an aggravating-range sentence to an embattled former Chester...
Patton students continue to serve those in need
Patton Project expands to include high tunnels for feeding hungry in Chester County; sewing blankets for hospital-bound children
By Suzanne Misciagna, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s finished! Patton students (left to right) Rebecca Peakes, Taryn Thompson, Leah Narun, Sophia Kolliopoulos, Helen Nichols, Lara Jensen, Ariana Birney, and Natalie Pechin proudly show off their completed quilt as part...
Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Kennett Area YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on...
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA...
Unionville beats Octorara, 28-0
Sloppy, penalty-filled game overshadowed strong performances
Unionville’s Will Hart puts a jarring hit into Octorara’s Alex Gooden, knocking the ball loose. The Indians won a sloppy contest, 28-0. Jim Gill Photo.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
ATGLEN — If it had been about style points, it’s unclear whether there would have been a winner in Saturday night’s Unionville-Octorara...
A tale of two cities: London and Paris
Bring your appetites, but maybe leave those sunglasses home
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Our anniversary trip to London and Paris was AMAZING! However, such a grand adventure does not happen without a few pitfalls.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…
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Tale of passion, sorcery to unfold in Wilmington
First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Swan Lake’ next weekend
Mary Kate Reynolds will star as Odette and Alex Bucker will play Von Rothbard, the Evil Sorcerer, in this weekend’s production of “Swan Lake” by the First State Ballet Theatre.
For dance lovers who thought they had to travel to Philadelphia to pursue their passion, the First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT), Delaware’s professional...
Popular Mechanics honors UHS grad as ‘innovator’
Magazine features Shea as one of 10 innovators in annual Breakthrough Awards
Unionville High School graduate Meghan Shea was named one of Popular Mechanics magazine 2013 Innovators Who Changed The World for her invention of a simple and effective water filtration system for emerging nations. Shea is seen here with the moringa tree — seeds from this tree are a key element in her filter design.
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Rt. 82 speed limits cut to 30 MPH in Unionville Village
Multi-year effort to slow traffic in area bears fruit
Traffic should be moving through the village are of Unionville a bit slower pace soon, after East Marlborough Township Supervisors formally approved a reduction in speed limits to 30 on Route 82 from the roundabout to Mill Road.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township supervisors approved a reduction of the speed limit in...
Rt. 52 roundabout gets OK, despite Gov’t. shutdown
Bids expected to be awarded in Nov., with construction complete by Aug., 2014
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The intersection of Wawaset and Unionville-Lenape roads and Route 52 will be converted into a roundabout in 2014. Federal officials signed off, it was announced Thursday, on plans to put the project out to bid, with an Aug. 2014 completion date expected.
POCOPSON — The wheels of government...
