Promoter of acoustic guitar abuse to perform

Dan Navarro scheduled at the Kennett Flash on Friday Longtime singer-songwriter Dan Navarro will perform Friday at the Kennett Flash. Billing himself as “a known abuser of acoustic guitars,” a longtime singer-songwriter is bringing his talents to the Kennett Flash on Friday. For over thirty years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played, and acted his way through a diverse career. A songwriter for...

Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday

Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season A reception for local artist Dennis Young will be held Friday evening at the Longwood Art Gallery. Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday. The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m.  Vendors will...

Sarro seeks new approach in E. Marlborough

Challenger earns GOP endorsement for supervisor East Marlborough businessman John Sarro is seeking a term on the township’s Board of Supervisors. By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — John Sarro is, if you’ll excuse the pun, seeing signs that the township needs a new supervisor who is better at bringing people together to work for long-term solutions. Sarro and incumbent supervisor...

Your back yard deserves fashion love, too

Now is a great time to ‘dress up’ you back yard for summer By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Being fashionable isn’t only about clothes, handbags and shoes.  Your home and outdoor space should reflect your personal aesthetic.  However, due to the cold spring we have had so far, my flower beds are not to be judged.  The weeds are still well rooted and I’m a firm believer...

Cawley defends Corbett record at Chamber luncheon

Lt. Gov., chair of Public Utilities Commission talk economic development benefits of Marcellus Shale Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and questions following remarks at Wednesday’s Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Luncheon. Photo credit: Amy Tucker Photography. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times NEW GARDEN — Offering...

Work begins on Red Bridge replacement

After delays, bridge project gets started this week By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times Workers begin to install new red bridge rails at the opening of Red Bridge Farms. POCOPSON — Plagued by material delays, replacement of the rails on the Red Bridge Farm development’s namesake bridge has finally begun. Director of Township Public Works, Mark Knightly, reluctantly reported to officials during...

UHS softball thumps Octorara, 17-2

18-hit attack keys easy win for Indians Unionville’s Amy Large was 4-for-4 and picked up the win on the mound to help lead the Indians past Octorara, Wednesday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The bats came alive for the Unionville High School team as it pounded out 18 hits en route to a mercy-rule shortened 17-2 win over Octorara, Wednesday. Indians (5-7) hauled out the power game. Austin Langerhans had...

Champion of compassion gets recognized

Betty Moran honored for work with Chester County Fund for Women and Girls Betty Moran was honored by the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls at its ‘Making a Difference’ luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by Campli Photography Before a sold-out crowd of several hundred, a Chester County philanthropist known for avoiding the limelight took center stage at the Chester County Fund for Women...

An exercise in support of four-legged friends

Chester County SPCA invites participants to  family-friendly ‘Walk For Paws’ The 26th Annual Walk for Paws helps support the programs at the Chester County SPCA, an independent, nonprofit agency. For participants in the 26th Annual Walk for Paws, a simple walk in the park will help save animals’ lives, organizers from the Chester County SPCA said. This year’s event will combine the...

Late firefighter honored for unselfish dedication

Capt. Chris Good fought blazes on the job – and as volunteer The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company was honored by the Red Cross Wednesday. The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company, who also worked as a career firefighter for ArcelorMittal in Coatesville, was the honoree at the annual Chester County Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday. Sponsored...