Unionville holds off improved Avon Grove, 27-17

Indians’ ground game, special teams overcomes Red Devils strong throwing game By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville’s Brandon Boon breaks out into the open on a 78-yard TD kickoff return against Avon Grove Friday night. Jim Gill photo. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Big plays at key moments by a team’s stars often make the difference in a game. Without question, that was the case...

Relay for Life almost doubles fundraising

Relay for Life participants on track at Unionville High School, during the event this past weekend. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett – Unionville Relay for Life concluded Saturday morning, June 6, with more 400 people having participated and raising over $60,000.   This was an increase of over 60% in participants and over 70% in funds raised from last year.  All the funds raised support the...

Kennett-Unionville Relay For Life this Friday

EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett-Unionville Relay for life will start at 6 PM Friday evening, June 5 at the Unionville High School track.  This event is targeted to raise over $45,000 for the American Cancer Society to support groundbreaking research and patient needs.  So far over 250 people on 29 teams are signed up, and have raised over $30,000. Activities planned in addition to walking or...

Willowdale Steeplechase – 23 years of family fun

Steeplechase fans enjoy each other’s company and some great hats! By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – Thousands of families attended the Willowdale Steeplechase Sunday – a regional Mother’s Day tradition now celebrating its 23rd year. A “James Bond” themed tail gate competition, Jack Russell Terrier races, boutique shopping, kid friendly crafts and of...

On Your Table: Artisan cheeses from The Farm at Doe Run

Chester County cheese makers craft wide range of tasty products By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times Cheese artisans Matt Hettlinger (left) and Samuel Kennedy (right) at work in The Farm at Doe Run’s Creamery (courtesy of Stacey Gentile). Cheese is a living thing.  The cheese artisans at The Farm at Doe Run near Unionville understand this and coax the best flavors from the milk...

Unionville’s Preston Konrad makes more than good on TLC show

‘Style By Jury’ shows women how to find the best version of themselves By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times So, it turns out that I am not the only fashion “expert” around these parts. Native Unionville resident Preston Konrad, host of TLC’s new show “Style by Jury,” has a little bit of street cred. I mean, that is if you think being the Style Director for American...

It’s time for some ‘Good Stuff’ Chester County Style!

The popular ‘Good Stuff’ column is here! Be sure to help us keep the ‘Good Stuff’ coming; email your positive ‘stuff’ to  ki*@ch*********.com today.  Submissions are due the...

Warm sendoff for Cavalcade Honor Band

Band performs preview before heading to Pasadena next week [slideshow_deploy id=’14322′] By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – For the 154 band members, their families and friends gathered Saturday afternoon in the chilly Unionville High School Stadium, the sentiments could not have been warmer.  Enthusiasm and pride charged the air as the regional Cavalcade...

Good Stuff: Positive news from Downingtown to Kennett

“Good Stuff’ is back; highlighting positive happenings around Chester County packaged in a fun, easy-to-read-format.  Got ‘good stuff’ to share?  Like what you see? Let us know: email kim@chescotimes.com. (Submissions due by 15th and 30th monthly; all content subject to editorial review.) Red Devil Pride:  Avon Grove High’s Robert Evans, Anna Wright, Kira Russell and Adam Gaerity recently...

Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes

Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format. Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? Email ki*@ch*********.com ...