On Stage (Extra): Marillion plays the Keswick, Sunday

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times  Marillion On November 6, the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) will present a show featuring two acts with musical histories that date back to the early 1980s – British band Marillion and American singer-songwriter-guitarist John Wesley. Marillion, which formed in Buckinghamshire, England is a progressive...

Residents warned of utilities phone scam

PECO, other utilities customers targeted with bogus calls  By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times It’s the kind of phone call that gives you a cold sweat: PECO is apparently on the phone, calling and claiming that you own them a large amount of money and that you must immediately pay them — within the hour — or your power will be shut off. But all too often now in Chester County people are getting...

UCFSD: 22nd coat drive to help over 500 families in need

Drive works with Kennett Area Community Service to reach those in need By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times Unionville High School students Zach Kennedy, Taylor Nichols, Lainey Crosley, Francesca DiPlacido, Katy Frey, Elizabeth Koehler help kick off the annual Unionville-Chadds Ford Coat Drive. EAST MARLBOROUGH – The 22nd year of the Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Coat Drive...

What To Do: Celebrate ‘Dia de los Muertos’ in Kennett

Also: Pirate Day & The Pa. Hunt Cup get Nov. rolling By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Dia de los Muertos celebration in Kennett Square. In Mexico, November 1 is known as “Dia de Los Muertos” — the Day of the Dead. It is a festive day when families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. Kennett Square will also be celebrating “Dia de Los Muertos” on...

Sheehan to leave Brandywine Health Foundation

Frances Sheehan COATESVILLE – One of Coatesville’s and Chester County’s top community leaders is leaving. Brandywine Health Foundation Board Chair Dawn James announced Thursday that Frances Sheehan would give up her position as CEO of the Brandywine Health Foundation at the end of 2016 to take the lead on a new Delaware County health foundation — the newly formed Crozer-Keystone...

On Stage: Joshua Radin sings from the heart

Also: Beat the election blues with some bluegrass By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer Joshua Radin Joshua Radin, a singer-songwriter who writes songs that are heartfelt, sincere and emotionally touching, released his most recent album early in 2015 and toured the world in support of the disc. Then, he embarked on his first-ever solo acoustic tour last fall – a tour that brought him to the Sellersville...

Endorsements: Vote ‘No’ on Judicial Ballot question

In addition to the many elective offices on the ballot Tuesday, Pennsylvania’s voters will also get to decide whether judges can stay on the bench for an additional five years past the current retirement age of 70. Except, of course, that you could be confused by the text of the ballot question: “Shall the Pennsylvania Constitution be amended to require that justices of the Supreme Court, judges,...

KCSD goes all in against drug abuse

FBI agent and Unionville parent Mr. Kevin McShane, Kennett High School counselor Mr. Fran Ryan, and KCSD Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti. KENNETT SQUARE —  Recognizing the importance of unifying against drugs as a community, the Kennett Consolidated School District held its first annual All In Against Drugs Night. Superintendent Dr. Barry Tomasetti invited parents and community members to...

Don’t Retire, Refire: Don’t be fair to look at your finances

With obligations to parents and kids, today’s retirees may feel the squeeze By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times The subject of finances is one that scares many of us because we aren’t even close to being prepared. According to Money Magazine, one in three Americans have zero dollars in savings. CBS Money Watch calls us the “sandwich generation” because many of us have obligations...

Police seek help in finding runaway teen

Police are seeking help in finding Alexis K. Schuetz, a 13-year-old thought to have run away from his New Garden home overnight. The New Garden Township Police Department is investigating a report of missing juvenile which appears to be a voluntary runaway. On November 2, 2016 at 7:21 a.m. police were called to the juvenile’s residence located in the unit block of Edgewood Drive, New Garden Township....