Land stewards: Thank lucky stars for Lenfests

9,300-square-foot, eco-friendly center set to debut at ChesLen Preserve In May 2012, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, joined Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest at the groundbreaking for the Lenfest Center. Its completion will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16. The stars and planets have aligned – notably the constellation Hercules, a first-quarter moon, and Saturn...

Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause

Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations. Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA)...

Kennett Twp. finances remain in spotlight

New auditing practices praised, old ones unresolved By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder G. Stevens presents a summary of information he received from his numerous Right-to-Know requests from the township. Kennett Township finances dominated Monday night’s supervisors’ meeting, ranging from the first-quarter financial report to a summary of...

Letter: New Pines owners not meeting responsibilities

To The Editor: I have a deep concern about the condition of an old home known as The Pines located on East Baltimore Pike where it joins US 1.  This historic building was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. Many years later it was the birthplace of my grandfather, Richard Morton Pennock. The property on which The Pines sits was bought around 2007 by a group that erected...

Agencies offering free job-seeking help

Opportunities range from seminars to networking sessions Having trouble finding a job? Chester County’s PA CareerLink has added services to facilitate the process. Applicants must have a resume and meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirements. To schedule an eligibility determination, contact the PA CareerLink-Chester County at 610-384-9393 or visit www.pacareerlinkchesco.org. A free women’s...

Avondale man accused of lewdness pattern

Police said he routinely exposed himself to females near University of Delaware Jason W. Grubbs, 39, of Avondale, is accused of repeatedly exposing himself to women around the University of Delaware campus in Newark, De. For nearly two years, an Avondale man who made a habit of exposing himself to women ranging in age from 16 to 59 near the University of Delaware campus managed to elude authorities,...

Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees

And Pocopson supports Kennett’s bid to protect Longwood cottages The Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is a green beetle native to Asia. It is an invasive species, responsible for the loss of millions of ash trees in North America. By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times. POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect scene,...

Consumer advocates warn of electricity scams

Fraudulent door-to-door, telephone solicitations are prevalent A proliferation of electricity scams through door-to-door and telephone solicitations have prompted a warning from Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson and the Office of Consumer Advocate. “In some recent incidents, sales people have been pushing consumers into choosing...

Free lectures to focus on importance of water

Stroud Water Research Center wants to engage public in discussion  A free lecture series by leading freshwater scientists and educators will kick off Wednesday at the Stroud Meetinghouse in Avondale. Hosted by the Stroud Water Research Center, the program will debut with William H. Eldridge, who will present “Stream Fish Research and Conservation in the 21st Century:  New Tools for New Challenges.”...

County Democrats endorse slate of candidates

Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Anthony Verwey, a partner at the Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees law firm in West Chester, was endorsed by the county Democrats for judge. Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate...