Season Preview: Downingtown West pounds Neshaminy, 28-7
New QB, same old result: Whippets are a powerhouse
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — Heading into the 2014 season, Downingtown West football coach Mike Milano knew that he had a big hole to full. And, the Whippets’ quarterback Tyler McNulty knew that he had some big shoes to fill.
Last year, quarterback Nick Pagel led the Whippets to a Ches-Mont League National Division title...
WC East uses air game to down Kennett, 35-13
Vikings dominate second half, Roberts throws 3 TDs
By Drew Diehl, Correspondent, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE —With the streets of the brough packed from the town’s annual Mushroom Festival, the visiting West Chester East Vikings (2-0, 0-0 Ches Mont National) took to the air en route to a 35-13 victory over the Kennett Blue Demons (1-1, 0-0 Ches Mont American).
After the two teams traded the ball back...
What To Do: Victory on display at 2 brewfests
Also: Mushroom Festival and Chadds Ford Days on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chester County’s own Victory Brewing will be among the many brewers showing their wares at the Delaware River Craft Brewfest in Chester and the Historic Odessa Brewfest in Delaware this weekend.
This is the perfect weather for drinking beer — and also the perfect weather to stage a brewfest.
Fortunately...
On Stage: Cirque du Soleil’s Varekai
Also: Downingtown’s Liz Longley comes home to perform
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cirque du Soleil flies into town for five-day, 10-performance run at the Wells Fargo Center from Sept. 10-14.
For years, there were just two kinds of circuses in North America.
First were the smaller circuses that were held outdoors under the Big Top, which was a large tent that was erected at each...
Upgrades to liven up Downingtown’s Armour Alley
Main Street Association to add plaza between Lancaster Ave. and Mill Alley
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – The Borough’s Main Street Association unveiled plans for a plaza at Armour Alley between Downingtown Country Gifts and Belle Vie Salon at Wednesday night’s Borough Council meeting.
Main Street Association member Sarah Peck said that plans include adding trees,...
Caln Police save life, thwart robbery
Officer saves colleague, Downingtown man from onrushing train
CALN — A township police office is being called a hero today, after his quick response may have saved the life of a Downingtown man as well as a fellow police officer, Wednesday.
Officer David Wardle pulled another officer – Jason Culbertson — and a robbery suspect, Ryan Keith Dolph, age 19 from the path of an oncoming Amtrak train,...
Back to school: Kennett starts on a high note
Academic accolades, capital improvements & security enhancements greet students this fall
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The Kennett Consolidated School District is kicking off the school year by announcing impressive academic test results, major capital improvements and improved security measures.
KCSD Superintendent, Dr. Barry Tomasetti, recently announced that district...
Officials celebrate opening of Unionville Park
20-year process results in walking paths, beautiful vistas
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Local and state officials gathered Monday to celebrate the formal opening of Unionville Park in East Marlborough. From left: state Sen. Dominic Pileggi, State Rep. Chris Ross, Township Supervisor John Sarro, Township Supervisors Chair Cuyler Walker, Township Supervisor Bob Weir and Township Supervisor Buzz...
Art Watch: Dual Show, times two
A busy Fall Art Scene & the Influence of Mentors with ‘Uncommon Denominators’ and ‘Celestial Spheres!’
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Fall line-up for Gallery shows is heating up with September’s First Friday openings for new shows this Friday, September 5th all over Chester County. New Fall Class schedules are also available now for sign-up at The Chester...
Mushroom Festival remains a labor of love
A behind the scenes look: Bringing charitable support & family fun to the community
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Working to make the 2014 Mushroom Festival the best ever: 2014 Mushroom Festival Festival Director, Kathi Lafferty and Honorary Chair Terry Forte as they work on this year’s event.
KENNETT –Terry Forte knows mushrooms. Her dad, Peter Alonzo Sr., and grandfather,...