By Keith Craig For 30 years, the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association has paid tribute to local boys of summer and their long-ago, superlative exploits on the diamond. For 30 years, as far as anyone can remember, the Phillies’ Larry Shenk carried the evening with his unflappable wit and baseball wisdom. For 30 years, any … Continue reading »
Celestian’s work will be showcased in February
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts announces the exhibition of Linda Celestian, titled “Waterways,” in the Elizabeth Denison Hatch Gallery, February 4 through February 27, 2011. The title of the show “Waterways” refers to the intrinsic qualities of water that are the subject matter for Celestian’s oil paintings. She depicts the movement and energy … Continue reading »
Snail mail
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer Linda Whiteford is an administrative assistant with Baltic Leisure, an Oxford company that manufactures specialty saunas and wine cellar storage units. On January 6, just as she does most days, Whiteford went over to the Oxford Post Office to pick up the company’s mail. When she returned to Baltic Leisure’s … Continue reading »
Oxford Borough has new council president
By Steve Hoffman, Staff Writer Longtime Oxford Borough Council member Randy Teel has had differences of opinion with some of his colleagues on council regarding the Borough’s role in guaranteeing a significant portion of a $27 million loan that the Oxford Area Sewer Authority is seeking. But in early January, when Teel informed his colleagues … Continue reading »
Orchids take center stage at Longwood Gardens’ Orchid Extravaganza
Longwood Gardens has acres of reasons to visit this winter. The horticultural showplace near Kennett Square, PA, transforms its majestic conservatory into an Orchid Extravaganza January 22-March 27. The heated 4-acre conservatory transports guests into a warm oasis featuring the “divas” of the plant world with thousands of orchid blooms, displays and special exhibits. The … Continue reading »
Giving them something to ‘wine’ about
By Nancy Johnson, Staff Writer “When Tina [Skinner, Oxford Arts Alliance managing director] approached us about having a wine tasting at the Arts Alliance we agreed right away,” recalls Carol Cobuzzi. “But then we suggested including a little challenge and making the event a bit more interesting,” she adds with a smile. Cobuzzi, who works … Continue reading »
PennDot Sucks
By Uncle Irvin The Chester County Press office is located on busy State Route 796 about ½ mile south of the shopping center. The Press is a working business and has contracted for driveway plowing as soon as it’s possible. Our plower came early in the morning on Wednesday and we had no problem. Lo … Continue reading »
Franklin Township supervisors pass open space referendum ordinance
By Carla Lucas, Correspondent Franklin Township needs new revenue if it wants to continue to preserve open space within its boundaries. In order to accomplish this the supervisors are going to its constituents/property owners and asking them to accept a new .5 percent earned income tax that will be dedicated to open space preservation and … Continue reading »
Getting to know our community resource libraries
By Carla Lucas, Correspondent Public libraries are a valuable community resource that has evolved over the years to meet the diverse needs of the community. They provide access to technology, opportunities to meet others, literacy education for all ages, entertainment and enrichment. All it takes to become a part of the action is obtaining a … Continue reading »
GOP Row Office Candidates for 2011
By Uncle Irvin The following have requested interviews with Republican Committee Caucuses seeking Party endorsement for the Spring Primary. Judicial Retention Candidates: The Honorable Anthony A. Sarcione
