A difficult year to find the holiday spirit
A dose of peace and brotherhood is clearly needed right now
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
To say that it has been a difficult few weeks for we as Americans is an understatement, so I suppose that it is understandable that it might be difficult to find the holiday spirit.
And whether we’re talking about the events last week in Connecticut or the inability of our government to function, these are...
Unionville girls swim past Pennsbury
PENNSBURY — The Unionville High School swim team got a split decision during a non-league meet, Thursday, with the girls winning and the boys losing.
The girls team won with a score of 121-55, while the boys lost 79-107.
Unionville’s girls won the medley relay with a team of Kate Hewton, Christina Tascione, Mackenzie Hornibrook and Katelyn Garvey.
Erin Polries had a first place finish in the...
Candlelight vigil planned in Kennett, Friday
KENNETT — Local residents plan to gather Friday evening with a candlelight vigil for the victims of the shooting in Newtown, Conn.
The event starts, in memory of those lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School, will run from 6 – 7 pm. Those participating are asked to meet on the 400 block of Center Street in Kennett Square, on the sidewalks around the Mary D. Lang Kindergarten Center. People are...
Kindergartners with can-do attitude being sought
County urging youngsters to participate in recycling competition
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is urging kindergartners to collect cans for a recycling competition.
The county is inviting all kindergartners to collect as many cans as they can in an effort to win cash prizes for their school or classroom.
The contest, organized by the Solid Waste Authority, starts Jan. 1, and ends Feb....
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
A few words to inspire
On a difficult Sunday morning, a few thoughts that help me daily
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I love Christmas…not for the gifts (although, they are lovely to receive) but for the time spent with family and friends. I look forward to toasting to a new year and all of the wonderful potential it brings.
There are many quotes that I have pinned to my Pinterest account that inspire me...
Time for common sense on both sides of cliff talk
Both sides seem more focused on talking points than facts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Before, we get started here, my thoughts and prayers to the people of Newtown, Conn. It is a community so much like so many parts of Chester County, it is impossible not to feel both sympathy and horror.
As a parent, it chills the blood. I’m not sure there was anything different that could have been done by...
E. Marlborough police warn of mail, package thefts
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township police are warning residents about a series of thefts from mailboxes and from front porches after dark — grinches apparently happy to ruin the holidays for local residents.
Township police Lt. Robert Clarke issued the warning Friday, noting “during the past week there have been numerous thefts of mail from residential mailboxes,” he said in a statement.
“The...
Longwood Gardens water centerpiece to get facelift
New York architecture firm to oversee restoration of Main Fountain Garden
A renowned architecture firm has been commissioned to renovate the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood.
Longwood Gardens announced Thursday that it has commissioned the New York firm of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners to lead the rehabilitation of the Main Fountain Garden, part of a 40-year master-planning initiative...
County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...
