Risk, reward in running Ross in the 158th
Let’s just say the race got a lot more complicated
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
So Cuyler Walker is out, and it appears that Chris Ross is in.
Let us set aside the circumstances for moment, as complicated and messy as they are, and look at the situation in the 158th District from a purely political standpoint.
Obviously, assuming that Ross is the choice Sunday night — and every single...
Ruling clears way for Ross to replace Walker on ballot
GOP meets Sunday night to pick new nominee
Updated, 5 p.m. with additional reaction to the ruling
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
A Commonwealth Court has cleared the way for the Republican Party to place a new candidate on the ballot for the 158th State House District and allow Cuyler Walker to withdraw from the race.
Commonwealth Court Senior Judge James G. Colins...
Phase Three of Chester Valley Trail opened
Local, county and state officials gathered Thursday to formally open the third phase of the Chester County Trail. Steve Soles, Chairman, West Whiteland Township Board of Supervisors; Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Ellen Ferretti; Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Dave Stauffer, Capital Projects Coordinator, and Steve...
What To Do: Brandywine Wine Trail and more
Fall means a cornucopia of fun things to do in and county Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If it’s fall, it must be time for the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Six Chester County wineries will be participating, with food, fun and various events, kicking off this weekend.
When autumn arrives in the area, it means that it is time the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail with special...
A time to go slow and take care
Rumors are just that, and no one benefits from rushing to judgment
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This has been one of the tougher weeks in recent memory in Unionville — with questions, rumors, speculation, assumptions and just flat-out bewilderment across the community.
What we know in the wake of Cuyler Walker’s sudden departure from the State Representative race Monday amounts to whole lot...
Concussion awareness – A mom’s perspective
New tech, early diagnosis, focused therapy & close recovery tracking yields promising results
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
You probably know someone with a concussion or perhaps, like me, are a parent of children who have had concussions. Concussions are never good news, but with nearly five million diagnosed annually, it seems like they really are everywhere. They can and do happen...
On Stage: Ellis Paul runs to The Flash, Sept. 26
Also: Nelson, Fiddler and much, much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ellis Paul never planned to be a musician, but 25 years later, he;s still going strong. He brings his show to The Flash in Kennett Square, Sept. 26.
There are times when the trajectories of our lives can be drastically altered but what seem to be small things. The career path of Ellis Paul is a good example.
Paul, who...
UHS boys soccer (9-0-1) wins thriller over Great Valley
Peter Ferraro scored the winning goal in overtime to give undefeated Unionville a thrilling 3-2 win over Great Valley, Wednesday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Peter Ferraro’s overtime goal gave Unionville an enormous win over rival Great Valley to remain unbeaten, 3-2, Wednesday.
The Indians (9-0-1) have a dominant season to date, and have emerged as the top team in the Ches Mont League in 2014. Tim...
Op/Ed: Time to boost accountability and transparency for Congress
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Ryan Costello
The gridlock and partisan rancor in Congress is taking its toll on the public’s perception of Congress, and rightfully so. According to a recent Gallup poll, only 14 percent of Americans think Congress is doing a good job. That puts the public’s approval of the job Congress is doing at one of its lowest points in history.
As a member...
Pocopson supervisors talk Founders Day
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON — Township Supervisors Ricki Stumpo and Georgia Brutscher opened Monday night’s Board of Supervisors’ meeting by reminding residents about the activities and entertainment planned for the upcoming Founder’s Day celebration.
Supervisors’ Chair, Stumpo, said officials are excited about several new attractions as well as surprise reappearances...
