Time to nurture seeds of gratitude for farmers
National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication
Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road.
National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days.
Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...
How young is too young to get nails done?
I don’t need to sit next to your child at the salon, thank you
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Tuesday morning I was watching the TODAY show and they did a segment on current topics for debate. My ears perked up when they started talking about “Pamper Parties” for little girls. The question posed was “at what age should girls be allowed to get their nails done?” NOW,...
Duck! The sequester hits Unionville
Banning row office elections, and, gulp, a sensible discussion about guns
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lots of little things this week — from the dreaded “sequester” hitting home in Unionville, to the fate of some county row offices, a start toward impeachment for a state Supreme Court Justice and, sigh, guns.
While so far the “Sequester” has been more non-news than news, the — you...
Catherine’s hosts Jazz dinner, March 20
Paula Johns, award-winner Galer Estate wines featured at Unionville restuarant
Paula Johns
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Great food, great wine and an evening of fabulous jazz music can be had at Catherine’s Restaurant in Unionville Village, March 20.
For a single price, patrons will enjoy a masterful three-course menu prepared by chef Kevin McMunn — designed specifically to compliment the local culture....
Closure of Pocopson’s Bragg Hill Rd. an uphill climb
New gates closing former roadway have been damaged, forced open
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The gate closing Bragg Hill Road near Northbrook Road. Pocopson officials have been trying to close the roadway for a number of years and recently ordered the installation of gates at both ends. The gates have been forced open and damaged in recent weeks, township officials said, prompting a State...
Real Estate Insider: Shocker! Not enough homes for sale
It may come as a surprise, but there is a shortage of good properties on the market
By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times
I think it is safe to say that we are no longer experiencing the doom and gloom of real rstate sales. Have you been approached or contacted recently by one of us Realtors?
We are desperately announcing that “THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF INVENTORY PEOPLE!!!!”…now is the time...
Op/Ed: Chester County residents have E-cycling options
While new law mandates recycling of electronics, there are many simple options available
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello
A new law in Pennsylvania mandates the safe disposal of electronic equipment, now known as E-waste. No longer will county residents be able to just put a television, computer and other such devices at the curb for the refuse...
Heavy-metal thefts weigh heavily on victims
State police: Materials have been stolen from variety of venues
Heavy-metal thefts continue to plague the area, state police report.
State police from the Embreeville barracks said sometime between Friday at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 6:30 a.m., someone took materials that were part of a bridge rehabilitation project at Brandywine Creek Road in Newlin Township.
Police said the theft included five...
Percussion to resonate at Unionville High Saturday
32 indoor drum line ensembles scheduled to perform
Unionville High Drumline Coach Cody Stafford (left) gives his musicians instruction before a recent performance.
Drum roll, please: Unionville High will host the Norristown Regional Winter Guard International (WGI) “Sport of the Arts” show on Saturday.
The all-day event will feature 32 indoor percussion ensembles from six states in...
E. Marlborough police seek help on stolen saddle
East Marlborough Police are seeking help in locating this custom saddle, stolen along with a BWM X5 from Marlborough Village, late Sunday or early Monday morning.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Car thieves in the township may have gotten more than they expected when a BMW X5 was stolen late Sunday or early Monday from Marlborough Village: an expensive custom saddle.
While State Police are investigating the stolen...
