Art Watch: Shake off winter by taking in some art
Although Spring may be slow in coming, the Spring art scene is blooming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With all the snow and ice of the past weeks, it will be nice to start visiting the local galleries again, going to events and warming up to great food, wine and local art. The end of winter is a perfect time to get inspired to be creative, and it is always great when art combines to raise...
Super Six: Time to March into spring
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX BIRTHDAY EDITION! Woo Hoo! In honor of my 23rd birthday (for the 20th time…O-U-C-H) at the end of March, I’ve selected a few things I’m obsessed with and will provide links so that you can purchase in time for my b-day!
Here we go…
1. If you have never been to the ILY Couture website, you must check it out! (http://www.ilycouture.com/)...
County conventions leave May questions
Few primary battles were settled at either county convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained.
There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May.
We’ll get to the Democratic endorsements, which...
PennDOT extends waiver for salt truck drivers
National Weather Service suggests preparing for ‘high-impact winter storm’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Want a barometer for assessing the severity of this year’s winter weather?
At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will permit commercial drivers delivering road salt to stay behind the wheel for longer periods...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
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Borough residents’ concerns heard loud, clear
Roosters, ice-cream trucks top wish lists of things to be muzzled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Resident Robert Whiteside chats with Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino after Wednesday night’s public forum with borough officials.
About 30 Kennett Square residents attended a public forum Wednesday night, where they questioned, griped, groused, criticized, lamented,...
Deadline looms for saving Kennett High’s After Prom
Organizers say slightly more than half of the needed $10,000 has been raised
The deadline for saving Kennett High’s After Prom is looming: Organizers have set a March 1 date to raise the $10,000 needed to provide a safe and entertaining venue for students.
The good news? More than half that amount has come in during the past week. However, the bad news is that failure to close the gap will result...
Longwood, Avondale fire companies to share grant
$198,000 FEMA award will assist recruiting, training efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security has notified Longwood Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company that they are receiving a safety award.
Longwood was the host company for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, a Longwood Fire Company news release said, adding that...
New Garden grapples with shortage of salt, money
Supervisors vote to approve $186,000 loan for capital expenditures
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Public Works Director Kenneth Reed discusses the toll that recent storms have taken on the township.
Attendees at Monday night’s New Garden Township meeting learned that road salt and money remain in short supply – conditions that paved the way for the supervisors’ reluctant...
Coatesville, D-Town East advance in academic championships
Winner on March 13 will advance to state championships
The Downingtown East High School Academic team — along with Coatesville and West Chester Henderson — has advanced to the Chester County final of the Chester County Academic Competition.
Three high school academic teams will be competing for the Chester County Academic Competition championship after winning their recent semifinal matches....
