By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer WJZ Channel 13 in Baltimore recently trained their cameras on a demonstration for a new building collapse simulator at the Avondale Fire Company, portable testing grounds that give firefighters training in how to maneuver through heavy smoke and debris. Invented by Tom Quinn, president of the Personal Protection Equipment … Continue reading »
Parents voice concerns about baseball coach hiring process
By John Chambless Staff Writer It was only one name among 33 on the agenda at Monday night’s meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board, but the supplemental contract for Michael Magee as the varsity boys’ baseball coach at Unionville High School was the standout event of the evening. A group of concerned parents turned … Continue reading »
New Garden Township says ‘No’ to recreation group funding
By Richard L. Gaw Staff Writer In a dialogue that wavered between frustration and apology, it was revealed at the New Garden Township Board of Supervisors meeting on Sept. 12 that the Township has withheld a total of $16,000 in funding to the Kennett Area Parks & Recreation Board over the last two years, money … Continue reading »
Will Oxford be the starting point for the Chesco Gran Prix?
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer Sue Cole, the Administrator of Oxford Main Street, Inc. told Oxford Borough Council on Monday night that the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau is working to introduce a new ten-day series of cycling events, the Chesco Grand Prix, which will tour communities throughout the county. Cole said that she … Continue reading »
Now more than ever, the United Way needs your contributions
The United Way of Southern Chester County is about to embark on a $1.2 million campaign for the 2011-2012 year. That’s approximately the same amount that was targeted for the current year. Despite the challenges of trying to raise money in this economic climate during the last few years, the United Way of Southern Chester … Continue reading »
United Way launches campaign with $1.2 million goal
By Steve Hoffman Staff Writer The agencies on the front lines in the campaign against sickness, hunger, illiteracy, and poverty are struggling to keep up with the requests for assistance as they see their state and federal funding slashed at the same time that more families than ever find themselves in financial distress. For example, … Continue reading »
Oxford Area High School welcomes Romanian exchange student
Mara Tudora, a Rotary International Youth Exchange student from Ramnicu-Valcea, Romania, is attending Oxford Area High School, where she is a junior, in the 2011-12 year. Mara, whose exchange is coordinated by the Oxford Rotary Club, is living with host parents Shirley and Ron Hershey during the fall semester of the school year and will … Continue reading »
Donohue elected chairman of Chester County Historical Society
Vincent Donohue, a partner at Lamb McErlane PC, has been elected chairman of the Chester County Historical Society. For the past six years, he has served as an active board member of the organization. “The entire firm is very proud of this esteemed appointment,” said managing partner Joel L. Frank. “Vince is especially deserving of … Continue reading »
Things are looking brighter for Sunnyside Road Bridge project
By Nancy Johnson Correspondent Penn Township engineer Scott Allen usually cringes when the topic comes up. The Sunnsyside Road Bridge, or rather the absence of it, has been like a recurring nightmare for him. But his report to the supervisors and public at the Sept. 7 Board of Supervisors meeting contained a hint of cautious … Continue reading »
Chester County shows off its historic homes and places
Chester County has its own style, design aesthetic and even its own day. For 71 years, the first Saturday in October has been reserved for the Country’s oldest house tour – Chester County Day. year’s tour includes fine examples of historically significant homes and exquisite collections of Shooner redware, Judaica and Stengelware, architectural features, gardens … Continue reading »
