Taking a swing at golf fashion?
There’s no excuse for some of these looks on the links
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I figured no better time than Father’s Day (and the last day of the US Open) to give a quick review on the Do’s and Don’ts of golf fashion. I have included the picture collage as a reference. Let’s take it step by step, shall we?
Unless you are emerging from...
Rally supports gun background checks
Six months after the Newtown Square, Conn. massacre, local residents ask for action
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
A supporter of universal background checks for gun purchases holds her sign at a rally, Friday, to commemorate the six-month anniversary of the school shootings in Newtown Square, Connecticut. The event, one of many across the state was organized by Mayors Against Illegal Guns...
Being good teammate earns KAU Player of the Week honors
Nick Ford
KENNETT — KAU’s Players of the Week both have been selected by their coaches for their willingness to encourage their teammates. Kevin Wessels of the Intermediate Division and Nick Ford of the Minor A Division are this week’s honorees.
Wessels, who plays for the Exelon squad, had two multiple-hit games during the week. “All season long, he has a shown a wide range at shortstop and...
Chesco D.A. sued for age discrimination
Two former prosecutors claim no other basis existed for termination
Updated at 8 p.m. with comment from county solicitor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
Two former Chester County prosecutors allege that their termination after a new district attorney took office constituted age discrimination.
In a suit filed Wednesday in federal court,...
Volunteers make it rain love at Relay for Life
Bad weather doesn’t dampen passion of those raising money for cancer research
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
Cancer survivors are applauded by volunteers during the Kennett/Unionville Relay For Life, Friday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds gathered last Friday night and Saturday morning at Unionville High School to support the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
The event...
Animal-advocacy volunteer receives honor
Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer singled out for recognition
Frank Sobyak, the Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer, displays his Volunteer of the YearAward with his daughter, Beth Ann Sobyak, and his wife, Ardyth Sobyak.
Anyone connected with the Chester County SPCA routinely touts its superb volunteers, a dedicated crew that serves as an integral part of the nonprofit’s operation.
However,...
‘History on Tap’ comes to Dilworthtown Inn
Program to preview art exhibit at Chester County Historical Society
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Artist Adrian Martinez (right) gets into position at Martin’s Tavern in Marshallton so his wife, Leah Martinez, can photograph the scene for use in one of the paintings that will comprise the 2015 exhibit, “History in the Making: A Contemporary Artist’s View of Chester...
Dentistry gives back, helps the needy
Mission of Mercy helps nearly 2,000 to have a better smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentists on a mission.
Th first weekend of the month was a busy weekend for dentists in Pennsylvania. On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, a special event occurred in Philadelphia. A dental Mission of Mercy.
This event, dubbed MOM-n-PA (mission of mercy in PA) took place at the Liacouras...
Rave reviews for Chester County SPCA gala
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An elegant carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
Six seek board of ed. vacancy
With Frank Murphy’s resignation, applicants seek board term through Dec. 2
Candidates for the soon to be vacant region C (Pennsbury, Chadds Ford) seat on the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education wait to address the board Monday night to explain why they should be appointed to the board.
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Six would-be members of the Unionville-Chadds Ford...
