Birmingham resident seeks support for solar panels
By Nicole Brown, Correspondent, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Roberta O’Dell, a township resident, requested support last week from the supervisors for her plans to install solar panels on the roof of a small barn on her property. O’Dell’s property, located on Meetinghouse Road, is part of the township’s historical district; therefore, the supervisors said they had concerns regarding the visibility...
Colts split with Braves, leaves Kennett 1/2 game back in standings
Kennett Post 492 will be tested this week with five games on the docket
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH—The Kennett Colts (8-3-0) have climbed to within one half game of league leading Caln, which they dropped a 19-6 tilt to the last time they faced the Seabees as the Colts completed a Chester County weekend sweep.
On Saturday, the Colts posted three runs...
The mark of the beastly
Tattoos are forever, so when you ink, so do carefully
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have been threatening to write an article about tattoos for months.
Truth is, I’m a chicken. I know that people with “ink” take it VERY seriously…and, let’s face it, most of them could easily kick my butt.
HOWEVER, in the true spirit of free speech, I feel that it is my duty as a fashion columnist...
Dumping on municipalities seems like a bad idea
Chester County’s decision to impose $5.20 per person charge is weak policy and terrible politics
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are a lot of angry elected officials right now in Chester County, a lot of soon-to-be angry residents, and, as seems to be the usual case these days, a lot of passing the buck.
At the time of year when one normally smells fresh barbecue, suntan lotion and ...
Police: Cigar store selling illegal synthetic drugs
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan surveys the materials seized from an Exton cigar store.
D.A. says dealing in ‘highly dangerous’ banned substances will not be tolerated
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County authorities know the dangers of synthetic drugs: Besides grisly national headlines, such as a bizarre face-chewing attack in Miami last month, a...
Refreshing way to warm up to the environment
Brandywine Trek takes Coatesville youth on ecological journey
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The UnionvilleTimes.com
Connie Shapiro of the Brandywine Valley Association briefs the group before entering the water.
The nine Coatesville-area teens participating in the Coatesville Youth Initiative’s second annual Brandywine Trek this week used the creek for refreshment as well as education...
Valentine helps Kennett down West Scranton Post 920 Legion, 7-4
Stephen Valentine had three RBIs, sparking Kennett Legion to a 7-4 victory in seven innings over West Scranton Legion Post 920 on Saturday.
He singled in the first inning and doubled in the third inning.
Ryan Simonton recorded the win for Kennett Legion. He allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. He struck out four, walked three and surrendered seven hits.
The game was never in doubt after the second,...
Sheriff reports having ‘a blast in Nashville’
Annual conference interrupted by gas explosion
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The UnionvilleTimes.com
Emergency personnel react to an explosion at Nashville’s Opryland Hotel — which happened to be hosting National Sheriffs’ Association meeting, including Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who shot this image and the accompanying videos.
The 2012 four-day Conference...
Five local Girl Scouts earn Gold Award
From left, Rachel Wortman, Meghan Pierson, Nicole Bernstein, Alexandra Abrams and Kelsey Walden were all honored with the Gold Award, the highest level in Girl Scouting.
Five local Girl Scouts were honored with the Gold Award, the highest honor, in a special ceremony in Philadelphia.
All five scouts came from troops within the Brandywine Valley Girl Scout Service Unit, which comprises troops based...
Brandywine Valley Wine Trail plans holiday ‘Big Bang’
The wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail are looking forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with their annual “Big Bang” BBQ Weekend on June 30 and July 1 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Enjoy a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Seven family-owned and operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley...
