Chester County Economic Development Council welcomes 6 new board members
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its Board of Directors. (l to r) David Dilworth, Kara Rahn, Fawn Collingwood and Theo Notaras. Dr. Marta Yera Cronin and Jane Tang have also joined the CCEDC board.
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is announcing the election of six new members to its esteemed Board...
County awards Phoenixville revitalization grant
The Chester County Department of Community Development awarded the Borough of Phoenixville a grant of $727,278 as part of the Community Revitalization Program for the Bridge Street and Starr Street (SR-29) intersection improvement project. The project will modernize the existing three-way intersection, allowing for better flow of traffic and increased pedestrian safety by adding a straight-through...
Bertram L. Lawson II Joins the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) as President & CEO
President & CEO of YGBW, Bertram L. Lawson II (left) is welcomed to the Kennett Area YMCA by District Executive Director, Nic Legere (right).
Bertram L. Lawson II joined the YMCA of Greater Brandywine this summer as President & CEO. A Lincoln University graduate, Lawson returns to Chester County bringing 26 years of experience in Nonprofit Leadership, Education, Business Development, Community...
HS Bots Golf: Unionville edges Rustin
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Rustin today. The match result was:
Unionville 184 Rustin 188
Charlie Barrickman led the way for the Longhorns with a score of even par 35.
Unionville’s record goes to 5-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Wednesday at 3pm. It is against Sun Valley, and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club.
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HS Girls’ golf: Unionville best Avon Grove
The Unionville Girls Golf team beat Avon Grove in a match played at the Kennett Square Country Club on Tuesday. The final score was Unionville 195 and Avon Grove 200.
The top scorers from Unionville were:
Sarina Patel 41
Reagan Wilson 43
Brooke Donnelly 51
Fiona Avondolio 60
Unionville moves to a record of 4-1 in the league.
The Lady Longhorn’s next match is on Wednesday 8/30 versus Oxford.
Inner Nature: Wasps, ants and bees
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Summer. A time to kick back, relax and read, or listen to podcasts.
I enjoy podcasts, especially science podcasts. Two of my favorites are The Infinite Monkey Cage from the BBC and Ologies with Alie Ward. Both are erudite but also light-hearted and don’t take themselves too seriously – which is one of the failings of politicians, economists and some scientists,...
Coatesville VA names new medical director
Jennifer Harkins
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the appointment of Jennifer Harkins as the new medical center director of the Coatesville VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Coatesville.
Harkins has been detailed as the interim director of the Coatesville VAMC since Jan. 31. Prior to that role, she served as the associate director there. She has served in many leadership roles throughout...
AGSD appoints new administrators
Penn London Elementary School Assistant Principal Jonathan Blake and Avon Grove Intermediate School Principal Kim Hall at the school board meeting held on August 24, 2023.
On Aug. 24, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) board of directors approved the appointment of two new school administrators to serve in the elementary school and intermediate school.
Jonathan Blake was selected as the new assistant...
Sheriff warns of renewed phone scams
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another round of recurring phone scams involving false fines for failure to report to jury duty or other court appointments.
The Sheriff’s Office has received numerous calls noting that the fraudulent calls seeking money are very convincing. For some, the caller ID shows Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
In addition to the caller...
HS Boys Golf: Unionville defeats Sun Valley
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Sun Valley Thursday. The
match result was:
Unionville 193 Sun Valley 251
Nick Gaughan led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 37.
Unionville’s record goes to 4-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Tuesday at 3pm. It is against Rustin HS
and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf & Country Club.
UHS
Nick...
