Hicks cites strong record, history of cooperation in re-elect bid
East Marlborough supervisor, CCATO president, faces primary battle
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Richard Hicks
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Richard Hicks say he knows it is, if you’ll excuse the pun, the elephant in the room: why did local Republican Committee members unanimously decide not to endorse the two-term incumbent in his bid to remain on the township’s Board of Supervisors?
“I’m disappointed,”...
Raising awareness about regional heroin abuse
Brainstorming session attracts government officials, concerned citizens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford (center) discusses the heroin problem with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino.
Think your child is too smart, athletic, or well-adjusted to become addicted to heroin? That’s a dangerously inaccurate...
Sunday Super Six is back!
Lists and the people who love them — like me
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
So, I’m pretty sure that my “monthly” installment of the Sunday Super Six (which debuted in March) inadvertently skipped April in its entirety. Whoops. Never one to let go of my desire to create a list, let’s begin anew with May…
1. Pencils. I LOVE pencils. I love the smell of graphite on paper. ...
AR-15 controversy hides real discussion
Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days.
In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning off...
County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off good-naturedly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more...
On The Trail: Valley Garden Park
Where: Campbell Road, just off Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware 19807
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/1xbbe
The name Valley Garden Park perfectly captures the setting of this small park, beautifully landscaped and well maintained. According to a plaque in the park, it was donated to the City of Wilmington by DuPont Wheelwright in memory of her mother, Mrs. T. Coleman DuPont, whose brainchild it was.
To get to...
Pocopson plans Open House, May 19
POCOPSON — Did you know that Pennsylvania townships were established to keep residents healthy and safe? Are you familiar with the roles and responsibilities of your township? On May 19, from 2 to 4 p.m., the township will open its doors to residents and the community.
The goal of the open house is to show what resources the township provides, township officials say. Without the natural urban...
Unionville High grad achieves new heights
Aspiring rocket scientist and USC sophomore wins astronaut foundation’s scholarship
2011 Unionville grad Jason Silverman has won the University of Southern California’s 2013-2014 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation award.
Jason Silverman, a 2011 graduate of Unionville High and aspiring rocket scientist, has won the University of Southern California’s 2013-2014 Astronaut Scholarship Foundation...
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Henry Roosevelt, who remembers experimenting with filmmaking during his freshman year at Unionville High, earned first place at the USA Film Festival this past weekend for his short film, “Native Boy.”
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing...
Unionville boys tennis wins out, tops WC East
Indians complete fourth straight perfect Ches Mont season, Districts loom next
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
Unionville High School’s boys tennis team completed a fought straight perfect season in the Ches Mont, with a win over West Chester East, Tuesday. No. 1 singles player Johnny Wu follows through on a serve.
WEST CHESTER — The Unionville High School boys’ tennis team...
