Make the most of your dental insurance
Knowing your plan and your options can save you money and keep you healthier
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
If you have dental benefits, congratulations! – You’re one of the lucky ones. Many folks have no benefits. Too many of us have very little idea how our plans work and how much they actually cover. This is unfortunate and often works to the benefit of the insurance...
Resident asks Pocopson officials to look at solicitation limits
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — The time of the Fuller Brush Man or Avon Lady is long gone – in part, because people are afraid to open their doors to unfamiliar faces.
Stories about strangers luring children from backyards, robberies in broad daylight, and home invasions often monopolize the evening news. In addition, neighborhood schools hold seminars on “stranger danger”...
Unionville football video highlights
Unionville vs. Garnet Valley, Aug. 31, 2012
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Yes, you can shop at trendy youth stores
Be wary of sizing and pick your spots, but you could save a bundle
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Forever 21 is one of my favorite places to shop and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
(I know, I know. Insert “old lady” joke here.)
HOWEVER, if you are slightly over the age of 21 and choose to enter this store, you must adhere to a few simple guidelines. Otherwise, you could be leaving...
Miscues cost Indians in season opener
Unionville drops 21-20 battle to Garnet Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Unionville running back Brad Pechin breaks into the open in the early going, heading into the endzone. Pechin, a senior, finished with 60 yards rushing on 17 carries in the Indians’ 21-20 loss to Garent Valley, Friday night. Photo by Jim Gill.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — At times dominant, others sloppy, Unionville opened...
Living History: Chadds Ford Days brings past alive
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A historic reenactor works on an 18th century loom, during a demonstration at the 2011 Chadds Ford Days, which take place Sept. 8 & 9. Photo courtesy of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Local residents and visitors to the Brandywine Valley know it as the home of the famous Wyeth family of artists and picturesque countryside, but few know the history behind...
Pocopson faces $400K in sediment plan costs
Supervisors say they are frustrated by high cost, lack of proof remediation will benefit creek
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson township officials are worried that new rules on sediment discharge into local streams, such as the Brandywine, seen here from Birmingham, could cost the township some $400,000 over the next five years and may not provide much of a solution.
POCOPSON — During...
On The Trail: The Laurels
The Laurels – Shady Loop Trail
Round trip distance: 4 miles round trip in the shade; additional 2 miles with the out-and-back side trails
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Caution: Closed for hunting on occasion during deer season. Heed posted signs.
Website: http://www.brandywineconservancy.org/laurelsPreserve.html
Trail Map: http://goo.gl/maps/L9DpS (trail map is approximate)
Membership Information:...
Emergencies happen; are you ready, county asks?
County’s Department of Emergency Services to educate during National Preparedness Month
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Displaying the proclamation issued by the Chester County Commissioners are Anne Shuinak, Chester County Food Bank; Vicky Mayer, Royer Greaves School for the Blind; Nancy Keefer, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry; Robert Kagel, Chester County...
Going one way could boost Indians’ season
Coming off 9-2 season, Unionville looks to specialization to take things up another notch
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Senior quarterback Tom Pancoast is back to lead what should again be an explosive offense for Unionville in 2012.
As Unionville High School seeks to improve upon a powerful 2011 season, head coach Pat Clark has decided there’s “one” way to take his squad to another level:
Have...
