Jake Brown’s nine goals leads Livin’ the Vision to Polo Cup win

Unionville grad sets the tone in fifth consecutive Cup victory By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com   All players for the same cause at the 6th annual "Polo Cup" day NEW GARDEN — Polo may never be considered a “main stream” sport or ever get the publicity that thorough bread racing gets. That being said, on the second weekend in June over the last six years in the...

Green business fostering eco-friendly chat

Public is invited to The Gables restaurant this evening Greenable, the green building and design center in Kennett Square, is eager to nurture conversation among like-minded environmentalists and recyclers – or people interested in learning more about reducing their carbon footprint. Toward that end, the business is hosting Green Drinks, a gathering from 5 to 8 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month...

Minor accidents, alleged theft mar holiday

State police busy during Memorial Day stretch While area residents enjoyed the extended holiday weekend, state police from the Avondale barracks responded to numerous calls, including minor accidents and a theft report. On Saturday, a 17-year-old Kennett Square girl, who was not identified because of her age, was traveling eastbound on Route 926 at 2:57 p.m. with two passengers. After moving into the...

Heroics run gamut from starting life to averting death

Local EMS workers honored for life-saving efforts EMS Council President Leo Scaccia (from left) contratulates Kevin Hagerty and Scott Runge from Longwood Fire and Ambulance for assisting in the delivery of a baby. By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com When medical personnel arrived, the 14-year-old girl who collapsed after cheerleading practice had stopped breathing. She was one...

Decade-long investment in county’s urban-centers celebrated

Kennett Square gets additional $3 million for Gateway Project By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Flanked by the county commissioners - Kathi Cozzone (from left), Ryan A. Costello and Terence Farrell - Kennett Square Manager Brant Kucera displays the borough's $676,000 grant award. The fact that a large portion of more than $48 million in county funds went underground did...

UHS Marching Band returns to Kennett Memorial Day Parade

The Unionville High School Marching Band marches in the 2011 Kennett Memorial Day Parade. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School Marching Band is pleased to return to the Kennett Square Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2012. “Marching in the parade is a great way to be part of the larger community,” said band director G. Scott Litzenberg. “We’re proud that our area...

Thousands flock to enjoy the sun and fun of the 20th Willowdale Steeplechase

The Unionville ‘Bad Girls’ were present to support fellow Indian Erin Nolan who won the junior event By Dave Conard Sports Editor, Unionvilletimes.com The Landhope Cup and the Willowdale Steeplechase were just two highlights of the seven races run on a sun drenched Mother’s Day Sunday. The festival atmosphere of the day. which was kicked off with the jack Russel Terrier races. was...

Mushroom Festival awards $55,000 in grants

Recipients of grants from the Mushroom Festival gathered Friday to accept some $55,000 for local programs and charities. KENNETT SQUARE — At the Mushroom Festival Spring Event last Friday, 33 local nonprofit organizations received grants totaling $55,000. Grants are awarded from proceeds of the previous year’s Mushroom Festival including the $2 wristband admission fee. From 2011 proceeds it...

‘Field trip down memory lane’ – Longwood Gardens

Getting to know a Chester County landmark again By Dave Conard Sports Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement  because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip. “Field trip” a word that you don’t hear...

Kennett parks authority to hold planning session, March 14

Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announces the commencement of a Master Plan project for the Anson B. Park that will provide the vision and strategic direction for Park features and facilities. On March 14, at 6:00 p.m., at the Genesis HealthCare building (101 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA – enter at side near parking garage walkway) the public...