End to Whip Tavern dispute may be in sight
Revised zoning ordinance would allow popular eatery to acquire nearby property for additional parking
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After Monday night’s Board of Supervisors vote, the owners of The Whip Tavern in West Marlborough, now will have some options to acquire nearby property to add parking, and hopefully, end years of acrimony with neighbors over patrons’ car being left on...
Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires
Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs fondly remembers attending a 4-H meeting held in a barn, where, at the age of 7, he felt “a magical draw” to the horses. The experience unleashed an equestrian passion that led to...
Chesco Grand Prix to cycle through horse country
Bike racers will wind through West Marlborough on Tuesday and Wednesday
For decades, the late Nancy Penn Smith Hannum presided as master of the Cheshire Hunt from Brooklawn, her stately Unionville
Racers in the Chesco Grand Prix, including an Olympic contender, will navigate a course in West Marlborough.
estate. Next week, the property will host bicycles rather than horses, serving as the starting...
W. Marlborough wants to take 842 back
Asking East Marlborough to join it in taking roadway back from PennDOT
By Mike McGann, Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Time was, local townships were happy to have the state take over local roads and the costs to pave and maintain them. But increasingly, local governments are looking to regain control over roadways — in part to slow expansion, better control traffic and to maintain...
Plantation Horse Trials, Sept 16-18
Equestrian triathlon, country fair and loads of fun for the whole family, just $25 per car load ($20 in advance)
By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com
The Plantation International Horse Trials and Fair combines three different, challenging events for equestrians — and attracts some of the top riders in the world. Photo by Cuyler Walker.
This might be the coolest horse event —...
