Rewarding military service with price breaks

New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans. On Friday, Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery, whose office manages DD-214 military...

‘Scoping’ out my new tattoo

Marked for life…if you have the right medical gear By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I have been writing my weekly article for over a year now.  And, I have discussed enough topics (fashion related and otherwise) to feel that this is almost like having a public diary.  I find very few issues “off limits.” That being said….I had the pleasure of my second colonoscopy this week. (In...

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Indians steamroll Avon Grove, 27-8

Dominant rushing performances set up Unionville for showdown with Rustin, Sept. 21 By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Senior running back Brad Pechin dives for the endzone, Friday. Pechin had a strong game, running for 178 yards on 14 carries, as Unionville overpowered Avon grove, 27-8. Jim Gill photo. WEST GROVE – The ground game is back — and maybe not a minute too soon. Using one of the most...

60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites

The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in West Chester. 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday Area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival. One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free festival will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. More than 60 restaurants and food...

Op/Ed: Meals on Wheels saves for taxpayers

Program allows seniors to continue living in their homes, rather than needing full-time care By Jeani Purcell, Special to The Times Jean who is a 78 year- old widow lost the use of her right hand after she suffered a stroke.  After 45 days in the hospital she returned to her home of 48 years, discovering that she could no longer prepare meals safely.  She turned to her local Meals on Wheels (MOW)...

Staging your house to sell

Editor’s Note: pinch-hitting in this week’s Real Estate column is Katherine Kosciewicz, owner of Brandywine Staging, to discuss how to set your home up for viewing by potential buyers. By Katherine Kosciewicz, Special to The Times Light and bright sells, experts say. Home staging helps houses sell for the highest price in the shortest time. Staging is all about preparing a home for sale...

Barnard House bids higher than expected

Pocopson supervisors debate whether to rebid the project, or seek negotiation By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times The future for the Barnard House renovation may be facing a stormy future as township supervisors disagreed Monday night whether or not to put the project out to rebid, after the first series of bids to renovate the building came in higher than budgeted. POCOPSON — During Monday’s...

Pocopson Founders Day is Sunday

Annual event is back, and bigger than ever, 12-4, on Sept. 16th Fun, food and games are just part of the fun — as seen above from a previous Founders Day — at the annual Pocopson Founders Day, Sunday, Sept. 16 at Pocopson Park from noon to 4 p.m. POCOPSON – Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, entertainment and children’s games at the township’s annual Founders Day celebration,...

13 named National Merit Semifinalists at UHS

Unionville High School principal Paula Massanari congratulates the 2013 National Merit Scholars from the school. Pictured: Jack Bubes, Katherine Jin, Brian Leipold, Hannah Nam, Alexander Peterson, Meghan Shea, Steven Silverman, Ashish Streatfield, Beck Tuvesson, Emily Winn, Marina Wright and Jacqueline Xu. Not pictured: Kristin Smith. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School announced Wednesday...