West Chester woman cited for fleeing crash
State police from the Avondale barracks said they responded on Sept. 22 at 12:05 p.m. to a one-vehicle crash on northbound U.S. 1 in Pennsbury Township. A 2012 Ford Fusion driven by Kelly Wineman, 51, of West Chester, traveled off the roadway and got stuck on property owned by Roberts Towing. Police said Wineman, who fled the scene, was cited for a variety of traffic offenses. Her car had to be towed...
Sanderson Museum boosts visitor hours
Now open Thursdays and Fridays, 10-4 through Nov.
The Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford is expanding visitor hours.
CHADDS FORD — The Christian C. Sanderson Museum is increasing its hours and will be open for visitors on Thursdays and Fridays from 12pm to 4pm, in addition to the same hours on Saturday and Sunday, March through November.
“We are pleased to be able to expand our hours...
Ferentinos, Jacono become Eagle Scouts
Dominic S. Ferentinos (left) and Brenton M. Jacono of Boy Scout Troop 31 of Chadds Ford were elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout, at a Court of Honor earlier this month.
CHADDS FORD — Dominic S. Ferentinos and Brenton M. Jacono, were both awarded the highest honor from the Boy Scouts of America; Eagle Scout. A ceremony was held on May 6 at Troop 31’s Court of Honor in Chadds Ford. Troop 31...
Murphy to resign school board seat
Will run for supervisor in Chadds Ford
Frank Murphy
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
PENNSBURY — Frank Murphy, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education member who oversaw the renovation of Unionville High School as the board’s Facilities Committee chair, announced Monday night he would resign in June.
Murphy, whose resignation takes effect on June 17, is running for Township Supervisor in...
Fair to feature pony rides, crafts, more
Fairville Friends School hosting its annual family-friendly festival
Pony rides, pedal trains, moon bounces, crafts, games, live entertainment, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday at the 25th Annual Fairville Fun Fair.
Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday. General admission is...
Family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1...
Disney works its magic on UHS music students
School’s bands and choir perform at variety of venues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Making wishes come true, the Unionville High School Marching Band parades in front of Cinderella’s castle in the Magic Kingdom.
Memories of a snow-induced flight delay on Tuesday melted fast when participants in the Unionville High School Music Department’s Walt Disney World trip landed...
Living History: Chadds Ford Days brings past alive
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A historic reenactor works on an 18th century loom, during a demonstration at the 2011 Chadds Ford Days, which take place Sept. 8 & 9. Photo courtesy of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Local residents and visitors to the Brandywine Valley know it as the home of the famous Wyeth family of artists and picturesque countryside, but few know the history behind...
Minor accidents, alleged theft mar holiday
State police busy during Memorial Day stretch
While area residents enjoyed the extended holiday weekend, state police from the Avondale barracks responded to numerous calls, including minor accidents and a theft report.
On Saturday, a 17-year-old Kennett Square girl, who was not identified because of her age, was traveling eastbound on Route 926 at 2:57 p.m. with two passengers. After moving into the...
Fighting to preserve Brandywine battle’s legacy
Exhibit offers glimpse of soldiers’ movements throughout area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
A sheet used by the late historian Chris Sanderson to illustrate troop movement during the Battle of the Brandywine is part of the exhibit at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
CHADDS FORD — From a “traveling bedsheet” to an interactive computer program: That circuitous...
