Are smart phones changing our dialog?

Technology is great, but does anyone talk face to face to anyone anymore? By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Oh my gosh, have you seen this video clip?  It is AMAZING!  I love Louis C.K.  He can articulate things in such a way that you are laughing and nodding your head at the same time. BRILLIANT.

Oxford edges past mistake-prone Kennett, 13-9

Kennett unable to capitalize on impressive Rose performance as Oxford goes to 4-0 By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times Miscues cost Kennett, as it dropped a tough 13-9 decision at Oxford, Friday night. OXFORD — Homecoming Weekend for the Oxford Hornets (4-0) was not very welcoming for the Kennett Blue Demons (1-3) as the Hornets were able to take advantage of Kennett mistakes to stay perfect...

2-month-old child reunited with mother

New Garden Police said baby was taken by mother’s ex-boyfriend Domingo Flores-Pajaro, 18, has been charged with robbery, burglary, and other offenses after allegedly abducting his 2-month-old son on Thursday, police said. An 18-year-old  mother who had her 2-month-old son wrenched from her care on Thursday in New Garden Township by her ex-boyfriend was reunited with the child several hours...

New Garden Police: Dispute turned physical

Four adults, one juvenile cited after altercation at mushroom wharf On Sept. 9 at 10:46 p.m., New Garden Township Police responded to a possible stabbing in the 1000 block of Newark Road.  Upon arrival, police said they quickly ascertained that no subjects had been stabbed; however, they determined that a physical altercation had taken place on a mushroom wharf. Police said the following suspects...

Plantation Field trials kick off Friday

EAST MARLBOROUGH —Food, fun and some of the most exciting equestrian events on the East Coast are coming to Unionville this weekend as part of the sixth-annual Plantation Field International Horse Trials and Country Fair, which starts Friday. Members of the United States Olympic Equestrian team, including Boyd Martin and Phillip Dutton of Chester County, will return to participate in the  three-day...

Real estate values may be trickiest aspect to sales

Buyers see prices as too high, sellers too low; sometimes an agent can help bridge this disagreement By Amy Dettore, Columnist, The Times “I got a low ball offer.” I’ve been selling real estate a long time and I always try to put myself in my client’s shoes, to try and understand what they are feeling. Now, I speak from experience and appreciate the disappointment that so...

Votes sought to save abolitionists’ treasure

Chester County Historical Society artifact  on Pa. ‘endangered’ list In 1855, forced to make a decision most people never face, Passmore Williamson chose going to prison over going against his principles. Williamson was jailed for not cooperating in recovering Jane Johnson, an enslaved woman who sought and gained freedom in Pennsylvania with his assistance. Williamson spent 100 days...

CCIU Learning Center teaches more than just book smarts

CCIU opens Learning Center in former CAT Brandywine building By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Chester County Intermediate Unit administrators and various dignitaries including Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, State Representatives Tim Hennsessey, Becky Cornbin and Chris Ross joined district officials to cut the ribbon at the new Learning Center, Wednesday. CALN – The Chester...

Drop-in youth art classes returning to Garage

Free sessions will be held by Chester County Art Association The Chester County Art Association will hold free children’s art classes on Saturdays at the Garage for two age groups. The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is inviting young people to join its weekly Saturday art classes at the Garage Community and Youth Center. The sessions, which begin this Saturday, are completely drop-in...

Library focusing on diverse forms of combat

One program showcases Civil War youth; another stresses anti-aging The Chester County Library will present a program on boys who fought in the Civil War on Sept. 26. The Chester County Library invites residents to two upcoming programs: one that looks back in time and one that seeks to lengthen it. On Monday, Sept. 23, Dr. Jessica A. Kennedy, D.C., will present “How to Stay Young for 100 Years”...