Corporate golf outing benefits county 7th-graders
Annual YMCA event funds free, one-year memberships
Roger Huggins (from left), Scott Gamble, George Zumbano and Basel Frens from Gawthrop Greenwood, a West Chester-based law firm, enjoy the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley’s Chester County Corporate Golf Championship.
Hosted by the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, the Fourth Annual Chester County Corporate Championship last month raised more than...
Borough police hope someone can ID alleged thief
He reportedly used counterfeit license to sell counterfeit coins
Kennett Square Police said a fraudulent New York driver’s license was used by a man who sold counterfeit coins, and police are hoping someone may recognize him.
A thief used a fake ID when he sold counterfeit coins last month to a borough business, Kennett Square Police said.
Police said they received a report from a business...
Chester County nonprofit gets new leader
Susan Mostek to serve as executive director of Fund for Women and Girls
Susan Mostek will assume her new post on Nov. 18.
The former executive director of the Phoenixville Public Library Foundation will head the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls.
A news release from the Chester County Fund last week announced the appointment of Susan Mostek as executive director.
“We are pleased to engage...
Digging up facts about native Lenape in region
Archaeology expert to present “History on Tap’ program
The Marshalton Inn will host a “History on Tap” program Monday night from the Chester County Historical Society.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about the life and ways of the native Lenape in the Brandywine Valley through archaeological discoveries, courtesy of the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS).
CCHS’s...
Utility installation scheduled on Newark Road
Work expected to necessitate daytime lane restrictions
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays.
Utility installation will necessitate lane restrictions on Newark Road between Gap Newport Pike and New Garden Road in New Garden Township. The work will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
New Garden police: Hit-and-run driver ID’d
Officers said traffic stop led to Delaware man’s arrest
New Garden Township Police said the erratic driving of George Carter, 35, of Newark, De., led to his identification as a hit-and-run motorist.
On Oct. 24 at 2:54 p.m., New Garden Township officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving aggressively in the 8800 block of Gap Newport Pike, having passed several vehicles in a...
Kennett falls to Great Valley, 33-7, in season finale
Lethargic offense hurts Blue Demons in senior-night finale.
By Emily Adelman, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett’s Brett Rose battles for yardage against Great Valley, Friday night. It was a tough night all around for the Blue Demons, as they fell to visiting Great Valley, 33-7, in the final game of the season.
KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Blue Demons (3-7) offense struggled mightily on Friday...
Art Watch: Ellie Byrom-Haley
Associations with assemblage
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch is focused on the multi-media work of local artist Ellie Byrom-Haley. Byrom-Haley creates multi-media artworks that combine photography and painting with the textural aspects of assemblage. Found materials and man-made objects are assembled onto a hand-painted surface.
Nov. Super Six: You Tube, wine glass charms and more
Summer is long gone, and we fall into a new set of monthly picks
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
How is it November already? It seems as if we were just discussing flip-flops and humid weather hairstyles. Oh my! Here are my Super Six picks for November…
1.) I love funny/inspiring/clever YouTube posts and this one is really great:
D.A. announces two new hires, promotion
Seven-year prosecutor will head the county’s Child Abuse Unit
Chester County prosecutor Deborah S. Ryan has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Child Abuse Unit.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office has announced two new hires and a promotion.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said the swearing-in of two new prosecutors, Kelsey Gvozdich and Ryan Borchik,...
