Unionville uses strong ‘D’ special teams to hold off Oxford, 24-7

Sets up pivotal contest at Great Valley next week By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville’s Trevor Gardiner blocks a punt by Oxford’s Dan Green, resulting in a safety. Gardiner has three sacks for the Indians. Jim Gill Photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Michelangelo’s David, it wasn’t. Unionville will take its, at times, sloppy and uneven win over Oxford, 24-7, Friday night, but it...

Chadds Ford Supervisors OK 3 ordinances

Steep slopes ordinance gets final approval By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times Phyllis Recca, Chadds Ford resident, thanks Chadds Ford staff and board of supervisors for their help in her recently published book, Chadds Ford Then & Now. CHADDS FORD — After several compliments to the staff and board, the Township Board of supervisors buckled down to a full agenda of legislation and...

What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice

Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend. This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar. The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...

On Stage Extra: Critically-acclaimed Decker. hits Philly

Hollywood Undead, Archie Palmer and more on local stages By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Brandon Decker — who performs as decker. — brings his unique bend of rock, folk and psychedelic to Philadelphia Friday night. When Brandon Decker, who is headlining a show on October 9 at Bourbon and Branch (705 North Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-238-0660, bourbonandbranchphilly.com),  makes...

On Stage: Legendary British rockers come to area

Ray Davies, Peter Frampton and the Zombies all with local shows By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Over the next few days, there will be three shows in the area featuring legendary British rockers whose careers began in the early-to-mid 1960s — rockers who are still making relevant music and are far from past their prime. Area fans will be treated to shows by former Kinks’ lead guitarist...

EM officials concerned about E. Doe Run truck road wear

Walnut Walk settlement reached; 2014 Po-Mar-Lin audit completed By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township’s Board of Supervisors took an additional step on Monday night to address the wear and tear on East Doe Run Road from heavy truck traffic and will be conducting a survey as part of imposing a weight-limit ordinance. In addition to the traffic survey, a settlement...

Why you can do better than sex on the first date

Waiting for physical intimacy could mean a better, lasting relationship By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Hey, Ladies…let’s get something straight. I’m not here to talk about morality. I’m here to advise you about being smart in relationships. The latest research shows that 33% of women have sex on the first online dating encounter. What are these women thinking?! If you have any desire...

Art Watch: Legendary N.C. Wyeth works featured in West Chester

Chester County Art Association will show 17 paintings never shown together before By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This October rings with themes of American Patriotism, starting with the historic exhibition of 17 never before seen together N.C. Wyeth paintings on exhibit at Chester County Art Association at 100 Bradford Avenue in West Chester, October 10-18. These paintings illustrate pivotal moments...

FOP, Chamber announce commissioner endorsements

Two high profile groups announced this week their endorsement of the current incumbents on the Chester County Board of Commissioners. Both the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #11 and Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry announced their endorsement of the reelection of Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline. Farrell and Kichline are Republicans...

Birmingham Historical Commission announces new database

Potential historic land acquisition initiated By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times Matt Bedwell discusses the Historical Commission’s new library database with Birmingham Township Supervisors. BIRMINGHAM — At Monday’s meeting of the Township Board of Supervisors, agenda items included new historical resources, business requests, and the potential to purchase historical land. Matt Bedwell...