On Stage (Extra): The Legendary Pink Dots return

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Legendary Pink Dots The Legendary Pink Dots – an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in 1980 – has found a genre all its own. Although far outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently. Distinctive vocals and lyrical imagery are a big part of the band’s universal...

Downingtown East overpowers Unionville, 42-5

Cougars dominate upfront in battle of defending Ches Mont champs Downingtown East’s dominant defensive line often was able to power through and stop run plays in the backfield against Unionville, Friday. Here, Stephen Dilulio (44) and Jack Hayward (28) close in on Jack Adams (25). Jim Gill photo. By Al Tustin, Staff Writer, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — The two defending Ches Mont football league...

Obituaries: Joseph John Spino

Joseph John Spino, age 75, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, while at home surrounded by his family.  Joe was the husband of Marta Boeris Spino, who passed away in 1999, and with whom he shared 29 wonderful years of marriage.    He is survived by one son, Anthony L. Spino, and his wife Gretchen of West Chester, PA; two daughters, Carla S. Basciani, and her husband...

Obituaries: Freddie Lee Hampton Jr

Freddie Lee Hampton Jr`., age 39, of Avondale, PA, died suddenly Sunday September 4, 2016.  Born in Newark, DE, he was the son of the late Fred L. Hampton who died in 2003 and Deborah (McLimans) Hampton of Avondale.  Freddie was a 1995 graduate of AvonGrove High School. He attended Hagerstown College where he played baseball.    Send article as PDF   

UCF board opts to pull funds from reserve, cut tax hike to 2.66%

Lindner said colleagues are ‘kicking the can down the road’ By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — Apparently, appearances matter. At the end of the day, it seemed that the optics of having a tax increase higher than 3% in Delaware County outstripped concerns over long-term finances and the state of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District’s balance reserve, as the...

UCF moves forward with 2.88% budget plan

No residents attend two-hour hearing; pensions biggest growth area By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH — It appears that Dancing With The Stars is a lot more popular than Budgets with The Board. No residents attended Monday night’s Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education budget hearing (technically, this reporter is a resident and did attend as the lone media representative on...

A Single Shard opens at People’s Light, April 27

A Single Shard opens April 27 at People’s Light. MALVERN — People’s Light will present the regional premiere of A Single Shard, a highly theatrical adaptation of Linda Sue Park’s Newbery Award-winning novel by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winner Robert Schenkkan. Celebrated theatre artist Seema Sueko directs an all-star cast that includes Broadway veterans Thom Sesma and Greg Watanabe. PNC...

Barrar bill would boost paramedicine

Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, this week hosted a public hearing on legislation that would allow people of the Commonwealth to receive health care services in their homes. “In the spirit of providing more beneficial services to Pennsylvania residents while also pursuing a cost savings, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro of Erie County...

Obituary: Marie Ethel Mutter Janton

Marie Ethel Mutter Janton Marie Ethel Mutter Janton, age 79, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at her home with her husband.  She was the wife of Frank Janton with whom she shared 60 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was a daughter of the late Frank and the late Anna (Vitale) Mutter and predeceased by her brother Frank Mutter.   ...

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