On Stage: Unionville’s Litzenberg in ‘Sister Act’ at DuPont

Also: Ex-Byrd flies into area for solo gig By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville High School graduate Kristin Litzenberg performs with the national touring cast of ‘Sister Act,’ which opens Oct. 14 at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington. When “Sister Act” touches down at the DuPont Theatre (Hotel DuPont, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-656-4401,http://duponttheatre.com)...

Unionville couple goes big and pink in fight against breast cancer

Charley Gaebel’s attention-getting approach — a giant pink dump truck — is intended to inspire others By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times Now cancer free, Unionville’s Denise Gaebel stands in front of her husband’s new pink dump truck — one he colored pink as a tribute to his wife’s brave battle against the disease. EAST MARLBOROUGH — In March 2007, when Charley &...

NOPE event slated for Unionville High, Oct 15

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Did you know that in 2013, there were more than 24 heroin overdose deaths in Chester County? Or that one in five teens has abused prescription drugs? NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education) Task Force of Chester County is providing an educational presentation on the dangers of substance abuse for parents and community members on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The event...

Birmingham looks at hiring new auditing firm

Possible buyer found for township-owned Birmingham Road property By Kris Fiery-Poling, Correspondent, The Times BIRMINGHAM — Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling recommended the accounting firm of BBD for Township Auditor at Monday night’s Township Board of Supervisors Meeting. According to Nelling, “BBD charges $5,000, has excellent references, and can retain this cost for two additional years.” The...

90th Unionville Fair: a celebration of community

90 years of tradition continues at Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times From the food, the contests, the displays and booths from various local organization, the 90th version of The Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show may have been the biggest and best ever. EAST MARLBOROUGH – “Treasure the Memories” was the theme for this year’s Unionville...

UHS boys soccer upends D-Town E., stays unbeaten

Unionville High School soccer players celebrate Alan Anderson’s goal, Tuesday, against Downingtown East. DOWNINGTOWN — The Unionville High School boys soccer  team (12-0-1) kept its unbeaten streak alive with a hard earned 1-0 road win against Downingtown East Tuesday night.  The Indians spoiled the upset-minded  Cougars on their Senior night when Alex  “The Great Dane” Anderson blasted...

Trust your gut

The bacteria in your stomach helps to keep you healthy By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Have you ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach, as if something big were about to happen? How about the last time you saw someone you love, or someone you don’t?  Those butterflies that were trying to get out were examples of the affect that our gut can have on our state of mind, or our intuition,...

The tricks of treats

Yes, even dentists (some of us) eat candy, here’s how to minimize the damage By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times It’s that time again. The onslaught of orange and black packaging and the mountains of Halloween candy awaiting purchase.   One would think those of us in the dental profession have a vendetta against this sort of thing.  Here’s the inside scoop – every...

Talk at EM Supervisors meeting centers on zoning, erosion and basins

Walker declines to address his status following meeting By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times East Marlborough’s zoning map. Changes to the township’s R-B residential zone were the center of the conversation at Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting. EAST MARLBOROUGH — It was business as usual for the township Board of Supervisors Monday night, as the most intense topics...

Unionville Sports Council tabs Chaclas as new president

The Unionville Sports Council announced Tuesday that Angelo Chaclas had been named as the organization’s new president, replacing USC founder Joe Carney. Chaclas — a Philadelphia-based attorney specializing in intellectual property issues, and his wife Monica, are district residents and have five kids. The Sports Council is undertaking new initiatives to assist in continuing to help fund and...