Coatesville too much for Kennett, 42-7
Blue Demons unable to take advantage of Red Raiders’ sluggish start
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett High School was no match for a powerhouse Coatesville (7-0) football squad, as the Blue Demons (1-6) dropped their sixth consecutive game of the season to the undefeated Red Raiders by a score of 42-7 late Friday night.
Even though both teams were plagued...
Could attacks on Pileggi doom Pa. GOP?
If Republicans move right, will they lose moderates — and control?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Is state Sen. Dominic Pileggi in danger of becoming a former Senate Majority leader?
If you ask a couple of his fellow Republican senators, who have both issued scathing letters condemning the senator, yes. But Pileggi, who represents a large swath of southern Chester County, seems ready to seek...
What To Do: Friends Fall Fest, WC Chili Cookoff
Mid-Oct. weekends are full of fun and local activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The will be a reenactment of a early 19th Century Quarker wedding as part of the the Friends Fall Festival at the Downingtown Friends Meeting, Oct. 11.
Locally, fall festivals are usually festive events that celebrate topics such as pumpkins, bountiful harvests, apples and autumn foliage. This weekend,...
Chesco’s Kagel awarded emergency management award
Keystone Emergency Management Association president Bob Matoff presenting the Harry Robidoux Memorial Award for Excellence in Emergency Management to Chester County Department of Emergency Services deputy director Bobby Kagel.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s deputy director for emergency management, Robert Kagel, was recently awarded the Harry Robidoux Memorial Award for Excellence in Emergency...
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...
80th running Pa. Hunt Club, Nov. 2
Horse racing, food, fun and more will again be on tap at the 80th annual Pennsylvania Hunt Club event, Nov. 2 in Willowdale.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Celebrate the 80th running of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup with an exciting day of steeplechase racing on Sunday, Nov. 2 in the beautiful Unionville countryside.
Bring family and friends to enjoy the fall foliage, watch as Mr. Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds...
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...
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,...
