Pocopson continues progress on septic management plan
LIkely to subscribe to county records on a septic tank pumping
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township Supervisors are moving forward to adopt a Septage Management Plan and update the township’s Individual Sewage Disposal Systems Ordinance (http://www.ecode360.com/6536820) as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
According to the PA DEP, The Pennsylvania...
Program aims to be page-turner for families
Summer reading program to be held in Coatesville and West Chester
Sen. Andy Dinniman is shown reading with his dog, Henry, for the brochure on the summer reading program.
“Splash into Summer Reading 2012,” a program developed in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Chester County Coalition for Public Education, will serve hundreds of Chester County children and their families...
Living History: The Kennett Underground Railway
Chester County offered hope and a route to freedom for slaves
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The Progressive Friends Meeting House in Kennett is now the Chester County Visitors Center — but was a key border hub in the movement of slaves north of the Mason-Dixon Line and freedom.
More than any other issue, the Civil War was fought to decide whether “the peculiar institution” known as...
Sentence for high-profile drunken-driver debated
Both sides strongly disagree on the length of Sean O. O’Neill’s jail term
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A high-profile, drunken-driving defendant who will be sentenced tomorrow in Chester County Court has inflamed passions on both
Sean O. O’Neill will be sentenced tomorrow for a highly-publicized, drunk-driving offense in Chester County Court.
sides.
In pre-sentence...
Shoppers line up for new Giant store
Location of old Genuardi’s on U.S. 1 in Longwood, opens to lines and giveaways
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Shoppers lineup for the grand opening of the new Giant supermarket in Longwood, Sunday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — You’d think it would take a lot to get people up and out on sultry, Sunday morning in July, but based on the line that queued up in front of the new Giant supermarket before...
Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires
Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs fondly remembers attending a 4-H meeting held in a barn, where, at the age of 7, he felt “a magical draw” to the horses. The experience unleashed an equestrian passion that led to...
Canadians dominate Chesco Grand Prix bike Series
Magner wins Kennett Square Final
Cyclists race up West State Street in Kennett Square as part of the Chesco Grand Prix. Photo by Carolyn Worthington.
KENNETT SQUARE — After 1 hour and 30 minutes of hard, hot racing, 21 year old Ty Magner of Griffin, Ga. sprinted clear of the three leaders to take the final 30-mile bike race in the inaugural Chesco Grand Prix. Magner, riding for the powerful BMC...
Unionville 12U squad battles back, finishes state tourney at 2-2
Indians win both games on Sunday led by Schilling
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
SCHWENKSVILLE–Despite winning their Sunday games by a tally of 25-1, Unionville could not over come the loss suffered on Saturday to Llanerch Hills, as the Indians finished third in their pool, with Towamencin and L-H qualifying for the semi finals with 3-1 records.
An impressive two-way...
ALMOST PERFECT! Indians no hit Titans to even slate
Unionville duo of Parise and Walsh too much for Towmaencin
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
Unionville right-hander Carter Parise set down six men in order to start the game.
WARRINGTON—It’s hard to remember how the Indians responded the last time that they lost by the ten run mercy rule in a Cal Ripken League baseball game, reason being they hadn’t done so in more than five...
Winning the gold for fashion
The Olympics are exciting, the fashion choices often not so much
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am not particularly athletic.
If I had to describe my physical prowess, I would qualify myself as “sporty” (Spice. Ha!) (Sorry for the 90’s reference…had to do it.)
I like to sweat and I enjoy a good 60-minute (max) workout (in an air-conditioned facility).
And, I am fiercely competitive.
For...
