LaBare named Longwood Fire Co. captain

Mert LaBare is the new captain of Longwood Fire Company. KENNETT — Mert LaBare of Kennett Township has been named the new Captain of Longwood Fire Company. “Longwood provides valuable services to the community and I’m honored to have an opportunity to contribute by being captain,” LaBare said. “We’re here to serve people in need.” LaBare said six years ago he became associated with Longwood...

Brandywine River Museum celebrates 41 years

March program offers wide range of local subjects from art to nature By Gene Pisasale, Special to UnionvilleTimes.com The path behind the Brandywine River Museum as photographed by Mark Gormel. PENNSBURY — The many rapidly flowing streams in southeastern Pennsylvania were logical places for settlers in the 1700’s and 1800’s to build grist mills, using the power of running water to turn wheels...