Surrounded by family and friends, Kennett High School senior Luke Alicknavitch signed a letter of intent with the University of Delaware on November 23 to play baseball next year. Luke starred as a pitcher and an outfielder for Kennett High School and also for the All Star Baseball Academy (ASAB) tournament teams over the past … Continue reading »
Starting your stallion off on the right hoof may just be a matter of proper training
“Handling a stallion can be very pleasant and rewarding, particularly if the horse has been started well.” So says Dr. Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Head of the Havemeyer Equine Behavior Lab at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, PA. McDonnell and her colleagues … Continue reading »
Fire Company clarifies funding request to Penn Township
By Nancy Johnson, Staff Writer Several members of the West Grove Fire Company attended Penn Township’s Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, December 1 in hopes of clearing up a communications problem regarding funding between the two groups. William “Radar” O’Connell, president of the Fire Company began with an apology, “I am sorry it was … Continue reading »
High Technology Science Building to be named in honor of President Ivory Nelson
Early in his tenure at Lincoln University, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson developed a five-year strategic plan with a clear vision supported by solid financial planning and phased construction. At the close of his presidency, Dr. Nelson can be noted for transforming the first Historically Black University into a financially sound, academically flourishing institution with facilities … Continue reading »
Oxford prevails in Tip-Off Tournament
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer If the Oxford Tip-Off Tournament proved one thing, it’s that there will be plenty of exciting girls’ basketball action in the Ches-Mont League during the 2010-2011 season. The Oxford Lady Hornets won the tournament that they hosted on December 11 by defeating Avon Grove, 33-32, in the finals. Liz Peabody’s … Continue reading »
SPI subterfuge
By Uncle Irvin The widely heralded Strategic Plan Initiative (SPI) approved by the Chester County Commissioners, Terence Farrell (R), Carol Aichele (R), and Kathi Cozzone (D), is an ongoing project through 2015. The SPI has paid almost $700,000 to consult Weidner Inc., an Austin, Texas-based consulting firm, thus far. The money for this project, except … Continue reading »
Supportive Family Housing helps families facing eviction get back on track
By Carla Lucas, Correspondent Imagine a single mother under the age of 24 with two or more children under the age of 4. This mother is struggling on a daily basis just to meet her monthly expenses when suddenly there’s a $300 car bill she hadn’t expected, or her hours were cut at work, or … Continue reading »
The Yellow House of Willowdale can be yours — at least for a day
By Nancy Johnson, Staff Writer Sure you’ve seen it, admired it for years, like anyone who regularly drives in the vicinity of the intersection of Routes 926 and 82. It’s the lovely pale yellow house that sits well back from the road on the Willowdale Steeplechase grounds, between Unionville High School and the Landhope Farms … Continue reading »
Oxford Borough signs off on Act 537 Plan
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer At Monday night’s council meeting, Oxford Borough solicitor Stacey Fuller asked Borough Council to approve some minor revisions to a resolution supporting the Oxford Area Sewer Authority’s Act 537 Plan. Fuller explained that the borough council initially approved a similar resolution in October. All four member-municipalities of the Oxford Area … Continue reading »
