Williams announces $74K environmental safety grant for Octorara School District
Octorara Area School District has been awarded $74,171 to make its schools more environmentally safe thanks to a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, state Rep. Dan Williams (D-74) announced Monday.
“Children in the Octorara School District will be able to learn in a safer and healthier educational environment thanks to this funding brought to them by a Democratic budget,” Williams...
Kennet Sq. resident finalist in national wild rice recipe contest
Pan “Fried” Wild Rice by Lisa Keys from Kennett Square. The delicious recipes are featured on the Council’s website where you can also cast your vote! Visit mnwildrice.org to vote by September 30th!
The Minnesota Cultivated Wild Rice Council is asking for your help in celebrating National Rice Month by voting for your favorite wild rice recipe in the “People’s Choice” category of...
Read Across Chesco now underway
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month and we hope you’ll come to journey with us as we “Read Across CHESCO.” As participants travel from library to library, they will learn about the various services and resources the 18 libraries in the Chester County Library System (CCLS) have to offer. Each library will be spotlighting a different service/resource, so visit as many as you can.
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Commissioners name Harrop AgConnect Communications Coordinator
Melissa Harrop
Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe announce the appointment of Melissa Harrop as AgConnect Communications Coordinator for Chester County. This newly-created position supports the restructured Chester County AgConnect Partnership between Chester County Government and the Chester County Economic Development Council that carries out the recommended...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville edges Devon Prep
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Devon Prep Thursday. The match result was:
Unionville 182 Devon Prep 185
Michael Keller led the way for the Longhorns with a score of 35.
Unionville’s record stays 6-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Tuesday at 3pm. It is against Sun Valley, and it will be held at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club.
On Stage: The Claudettes, who defy genre, come to Delco
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes are a Chicago-based band whose music spans a wide array of genres — jazz, punk, Chicago blues, pop standards and rock.
The Claudettes, who are driven by the music of founding member Johnny Iguana, combine the Chicago blues-piano tradition with the energy of rockabilly and punk and the sultry sound of ’60s soul-jazz...
CCIU intern become tech specialist and mentor
Technology support specialist Laurel Difonzo at computer workstation.
From debugging code to shaping young minds, Laurel DiFonzo’s journey at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) embodies the power of hands-on learning and mentorship. What began as a college internship has blossomed into a flourishing career, with DiFonzo now guiding the next generation of tech talent.
DiFonzo, who pursued...
Health Department announces 2024 seasonal Vaccine Clinics
Staff from the Chester County Health Department greet those receiving seasonal vaccines at Unionville High School.
As autumn approaches, the Chester County Health Department reminds all residents to protect themselves against seasonal illnesses by receiving their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. The Health Department offers convenient community clinics throughout the county to ensure easy access to these...
WCU Biomedical Engineering program receives ABET Accreditation
During the first week of the 2024-2025 academic year, West Chester University received news that its Biomedical Engineering Degree Program has been accredited by the prestigious Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
Sought worldwide, ABET accreditation...
Boys HS Gold: Unionville holds of Kennett
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Kennett today. The match result was:
Unionville 176 Kennett 198
Charlie Barrickman and Cole Donnelly led the way for the Longhorns each with a score of 34 (-2).
Unionville’s record goes to 6-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is tomorrow at 3:30. It is against Devon Prep, and it will be held at Linfield National...
