No plans filed for Pearce redevelopment

Township officials say no notice on alleged plans for Under-21 Club The former Simon Pearce building has been vacant since Feb. 2011. Published reports suggest that a local developer expressed interest in turning it into an Under-21 Club, but township officials say they’ve received no information on the issue. By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON — At a recent Township Supervisor’s...

Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons

 Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23 The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society. Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township. The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...

Tourism center’s historic renovation celebrated

Former meetinghouse once served as  hub for abolitionists By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Alicia Lyons (from left) and Mary Beth Tryens enthusiastically tout the award-winning wines of the nearby Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery. Community leaders took a step back in time Wednesday as they celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly renovated Brandywine Valley Tourism Information...

Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness

Voters may be asked for ID, but they can vote without it By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times James Forsythe, the county’s director of Voter Services, outlined steps his department has taken to prepare for this year’s presidential election. At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University,...

Police release sketch of home-invasion suspect

Investigators seeking information about shooting of lawyer By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times State police are asking anyone who might have information on this suspect to call the Avondale barracks at 610-268-2022. State Police have released a composite sketch of one of the three men believed to have forced their way into a Pennsbury Township home and shot the homeowner, a well-known...

Residents, officals frustrated by Village speed limits

Concerns continue to mount over speeds in Unionville village, but state law limits options By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Residents of Unionville village are asking the township to renew efforts to slow drivers along Route 82 to make the area safer. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Driver speed and some questions about paving in the Unionville Village section of the township dominated Monday night’s Board...

Man waives hearing on invasion-of-privacy charges

Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga is accused of surreptitiously videotaping female co-workers in their changing room at a West Goshen dental surgery practice. An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set...

Eat dinner with Olympic hero Boyd Martin, Oct. 23

Boyd Martin in competition at the London 2012 Olympics on his horse Otis Barbotiere. Photo courtesy Henry Bucklow/Lazy Photography Special dinner sponsored by Brandywine Ace/Oxford Feed & Lumber POCOPSON — How often do you have a chance to share dinner with an Olympic hero? But local residents will get that chance at a special dinner Oct. 23 at the critically acclaimed Stone Barn (100 Stone Barn...

There’s a lot of BUZZ about the Unionville Community Fair!

88th Annual fair kicks off this weekend, fun for the entire family; beekeepers just one of many new attractions A Unionville Elementary School student gets to know a chick a little better during the 2011 Unionville Fair. This year’s fair kicks off Friday and promises to be bigger, better and even more exciting than ever. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Looking for great family fun this weekend – something...

Longwood Gardens’ director to be honored

Paul B. Redman will be cited for vision, leadership in county Paul B. Redman, Longwood Gardens’ director, will be honored for his positive impact on Chester County. KENNETT SQUARE – On Oct. 17, Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2012 CEO of the Year award, an annual tribute to an industry leader who represents vision...