One man stands between the people and medical marijuana
Our dysfunctional legislature hits new highs for foolishness
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Greetings from one of the last Internet outposts not hacked by the Chinese (we don’t rate) or calling from (allegedly) Microsoft Technical Support to assist you with your computer issues once you give us your password, credit card number and home address information.
In comparison, the recent shenanigans...
Is it time to look at the role of standardized tests in schools?
Also: if teacher unions demand raises, they should say what to cut from education programs to pay for it
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The rising tide against Common Core continues to obscure a growing, but still under discussed debate about the value and quality of standardized testing in our schools.
While it seems increasingly likely that a passing grade on the Keystone tests will not end...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races
Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze.
And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered...
Letter: Backs Morley for justice
To The Editor,
As a current West Grove Borough Councilman, as well as a former Republican Committeeman, I am supporting Nicole Morley for Magisterial District Judge. I am impressed with many of the unique qualities she brings to this position. Notably, Nicole was overwhelmingly endorsed by the Chester County Republican Committee.
Letter: Hoffman cites reasons to run for Kennett supervisor
To The Editor:
In the last four years, there’s been a big change in the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors. Over two elections, voters soundly ousted an ‘old guard’ that ran the township and elected Scudder Stevens and Richard Leff who are committed to transparency and accountability. Since then, the Township checkbook has been put online, a professional audit has been conducted,...
Saving the Post Office
Handcuffed by Congress, Postal Service faces a murky future
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
I’ve always been a fan of the post office. I enjoy getting the mail out of the letterbox attached to my house six days a week; I like knowing that a mail carrier is walking around my neighborhood and going to people’s doors without asking for subscriptions or conversions. I enjoy taking...
Letter: Decline in fire volunteers a crisis in Pennsylvania
To The Editor,
A member of the Pennsylvania Senate was quoted last week as saying the decline of brave, volunteer firefighters has reached a crisis point across Pennsylvania. This sad state is endangering the welfare of all residents across the Commonwealth.
A newspaper article quoted Senator Kim Ward as saying is it well past the time for lawmakers to address this issue. I know some of our local...
Letter: Keep the library in Kennett Square
To The Editor:
In 1895 a group of Borough residents chartered a new subscription (private) library that was to remain in the Borough of Kennett Square and be dedicated to the remembrance of Baylor Taylor. The Bayard Taylor Memorial Library was founded.
Over the years this charter has increasing been ignored by BTML Board Members. They now want to move the library outside of the Borough and rename...
Letter: Morley asks for voter support in primary
To The Editor,
Since January, I have been out meeting with voters in hopes of earning their vote for Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) of District 15-4-04 on Primary Election Day, Tuesday, May 19th. MDJ 15-4-04 serves West Grove and Avondale Boroughs, London Grove, Franklin, London Britain, New Garden, and West Marlborough Townships.
Magisterial District Courts hear preliminary hearings on criminal...
Letter: Morely would bring integrity back to district justice post
To The Editor,
Six years ago I supported Matthew Seavey for District Judge, however I am now supporting Nicole Morley at the May 19, 2015 Election. We need to bring “INTREGRITY” and “TRUST” back to District Court 15-4-04 and I know Nicole Morley is the right person for that job. While getting to know Nicole I discovered her dedication to her family and our community. Nicole brings...
