Ukrainian crisis hits home for WCU swimmer
Family flees war-torn Donetsk, seeks safety in US; Chesco swim community rallies in support
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Teammates, friends — and a now a lifeline. West Chester University swimmers Dave McCormick, left, and Bogden “Shark” Grebenyuk formed a tight bond as Ram swimmers. But now, as Grebenyuk’s family was forced to flee war-torn Ukraine, just miles from where...
Chesco District 28 All-Stars head to Big League World Series
The District 28 Chester County All Stars, 17 & 18 year olds from KAU, Caln, Coatesville and Avon Grove will represent the Eastern U.S. Region this week in the Big League World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
The 2014 District 28 18U All-Stars earned themselves a spot in the Big League World Series by defeating District 1 Champion Delaware to win the Eastern Regional Championship, 5-0. The...
Op/ED: SE GOP leaders back Corbett on pension fight
Editors Note: This op-ed was submitted by Patricia Poprik, Chair of the Bucks County Republican Committee; Valentino DiGiorgio, Chair of the Republican Committee of Chester County; Andrew Reilly, Chair of the Delaware County Republican Committee; Mike Vereb, Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Committee; and John Taylor, Chair of the Philadelphia Republican City Committee; Michael Meehan,...
Vacation: fitting it all in one carry-on
Here’s my list for making a week away with one bag work
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’ve written about my ability to pack for a week of vacation in a carry-on bag (incredulous, right?) in previous articles. My family is gearing up for a cross-country flight to California and I could not be more excited! My husband is adamant that each of us will be fitting a suitcase...
Corbett faces trouble from his own party
Legislators annoyed by, but not scared by, Gov.’s budget line-item veto
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Yogi Berra, the baseball legend and armchair philosopher once said, “when you get to a fork in the road, take it.”
Based on his action last week, Gov. Tom Corbett appears not to have taken this sage advice — and crashed right into the Burma Shave billboard located at the fork in...
What To Do: Longwood’s Summer Soiree, Turks Head and more
In the heat of the summer, events for almost every taste dot the calendar
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Unruhlies headline tonight at Winterthur’s Music Along the Bank” event tonight — a perfect chance for local live music under the stars.
People in this area are fortunate to have two historical garden attractions in this area that are guaranteed to delight — Longwood...
Kennett adopts three new ordinances
Rt. 52 Bikeway construction phase complete; landscaping to wrap up in the spring
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett Township supervisors (from left to right) Robert Hammaker, Dr. Richard Leff, and Scudder Stevens and Township Manager Lisa Moore listen to a presentation on the status of the Rt. 52 Bikeway
KENNETT — Wednesday evening was a busy one for enacting new ordinances in the...
Plantation Field gears up for even bigger 2014 event
Although the 2013 version was a can’t miss event, organizers say that the 2014 Plantation Field International Horse Trials will be even bigger and better in 2014.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Best. Event. Ever. will be bigger and better than ever before as Plantation Field International Horse Trials celebrates the seventh year of its fall CIC3* competition in Unionville, the weekend of September...
On Stage: Blanton’s Blue Ridge roots thrived in Philly
Pair of singer/songwriter to pair up for benefit at Chaplins, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Carsie Blanton, who is performing July 19 at the Ardmore Music Hall, is a talented singer-songwriter whose music spans a variety of genres. She is also adaptable when it comes to finding a place to call home.
Blanton grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountain area in Virginia, moved to Oregon...
KCSD Board renews Tomasetti’s contract
Superintendent’s new five-year pact approved unanimously
By Kim Chiomento, Correspondent, The Times
Dr. Barry Tomasetti
KENNETT — The Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) School Board moved unanimously to renew the contract of Superintendent of Schools Barry Tomasetti at its meeting, Monday.
Tomasetti was unanimously re-elected for a 5-year term beginning January 27, 2015 continuing...
