Residents argue for teacher pay hikes at UCF Board meeting
UHS principal appointed; retirees, Citadel Heart of Learning nominee honored
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
POCOPSON – After the new principal for Unionville High School (UHS), Jim Conley, was appointed, applauded and approved for a salary of $142,290, and the six retirees and a nominee for the Citadel Heart of Learning honored, residents stepped up to the microphone at the Unionville...
On Your Table: For Memorial Day, get grilling!
Unofficial start of summer means it’s time to fire up the grill
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, Memorial weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season, marked by picnics, barbecues and much outdoor dining. A forecast of balmy weather and sunny skies can only add to the fun.
Traditional Memorial Day pleasures...
YMCA hosts FREE outdoor swim Memorial Day Weekend
Outdoor pools open to community – event places a focus water safety
On May 23, 24 & 25, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will kick off summer by opening its outdoor pools for FREE to all members of the community. This event is designed to highlight the importance of swim lessons and water safety skills and gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the pool.
Promoting...
Kennett Run celebrates 26 years
$1,000,000 raised to date for area charities
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The run’s now iconic theme ‘Small town, BIG race & Strong Community’ certainly captured the feel of 26th annual Kennett Run Saturday morning. Thousands gathered amidst the backdrop of charming historic Kennett Square to run, walk or cheer for family and friends.
Post race recognition of ...
Franklin & Marshall honors KHS’ Joseph O’Sullivan
Wins class of 2015 High School Teacher Award
Joseph O’Sullivan, a member of the Social Studies Department at Kennett High School, was the winner of the Franklin & Marshall College High School Teacher Award. The award was presented at the Senior Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2015, May 8, at the Barshinger Center for the Musical Arts.
Mr. O’Sullivan was nominated by a former student, Leah...
Dad bods? What about Mom bods?
If guys can let themselves go a bit, why not women?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Have you heard about “Dad bod”? Thanks to Clemson student Mackenzie Pearson’s blog post (read here: http://bit.ly/1DCrYSl) the concept is trending. Here’s her theory in a nutshell: Women are attracted to men that have a “nice balance between a beer gut and working out.
The dad bod says, “I...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races
Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze.
And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered RINO)...
Update: Hogan won’t press charges in sign attack claim
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan declined to press charges Sunday in a case reported Saturday by State Police involving an alleged incident involving a district justice candidate supporter allegedly trying to run down with a car an opponent’s supporter earlier this month.
According to a release from the State Police, “this case was brought to the attention of the Chester County...
Man hit by gun fire; police investigate 2 gunfire incidents
COATESVILLE — A city man was struck in the foot by gunfire early Friday in one of two apparent shooting incidents this week, city police said.
In the early morning hours Friday, police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of City View Drive and Baxter Street. When they reached the area, police began looking for evidence of the shooting and any potential victims. Although victims were...
Groundbreaking held for expanded ‘Little Yellow House’ shop
Volunteers and leaders from the Brandywine Health Foundation gathered Wednesday for a groundbreaking on an expansion of the “Little Yellow House” Brandywine Consignment Shop, which will double its size. Photo pictured left to right: Barbara Kelly, East Caln Twp. Mgr., Charles Delone and Don Ash, East Caln Twp. Supervisors, Consignment Shop Volunteers. Standing in front of tractor (left...
