The students are ready to be back in school, but we parents…
Confessions of a mom struggling to keep up with a new school year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaaah, another school year has begun! While I am sad to see summer end, I always appreciate the structure and routine the fall semester brings. By mid-winter, I’m over it, so, best to embrace these happy feelings now.
I feel extremely lucky that our boys receive their education in the...
Unionville defensive stand locks up win
Young defense comes up aces in win over Garnet Valley
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It came down to one play: Unionville sophomore Shane Jones grabs Garnet Valley quarterback Steve Flanagan in what looks to be a certain sack. But just as he was going down, Flanagan flipped the ball into the air, in the waiting hands of Indian defender Sam Gangel (65), virtually locking up the win for Unionville,...
Football Preview: Shanahan looks for playoff return
Veteran-laden team looks to build on strong 2013
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — After years of dormancy, Bishop Shanahan’s football program was rescued from suspended animation and brought back to life a few years ago. Now, the program not only has come to life, it is well on its way to establishing itself as one of the school’s top athletic programs.
Last year, Shanahan...
Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13
Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove.
LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13 against...
Season preview: D-Town East opens with win, new hope
Cougars look to return to playoff form
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — The phrases “Downingtown East football” and “District 1 Class AAAA playoffs” go together like “ham and eggs” or “peanut butter and jelly.” It’s an anomaly when they are separated — like they were last year.
If Friday’s night’s contest against Frankford was any indication,...
Another tough week for Corbett
Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder.
That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett, who...
What To Do: Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show
Also: Art & Craft Fest, Arden Town Fair, and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Labor Day weekend means its time for the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds, now celebrating its 71st anniversary, with fun, food and entertainment for the whole family.
If you attend one of the special events around the area this weekend, there is a good chance you’ll be at an event that has been around...
Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving
Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red lights,...
On Stage: Lindsey Saunders lights up Chaplin’s
Also: Kim Edwards, Nik Everett, Junior Sisk highlight Labor Day weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Lindsey Saunders, one of the most promising and most talented young singer-songwriters to emerge in the last year, appears at two local venues in the next wee: Chaplin’s in Spring City, and The Grape Room in Manyunk.
Area music fans may be unfamiliar with Lindsey Saunders now but...
CASD board greenlights solar deal
After four-year process, 25-year deal to build solar farm is OKd
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The 46-acre solar plant will sit near the Coatesville Area High School campus in Caln.
CALN — After nearly four years of fits and starts, the long-planned solar farm at the high school campus plan finally got a formal approval from the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education, Tuesday night.
The...
