Dissinger named principal at Patton

Steve Dissinger will no longer be the principal at Hillendale Elementary School. As of July 1, he will be the new principal at CF Patton Middle School. Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board directors voted unanimously May 15 to give that job to Dissinger. His salary will be $141,101 per year. In introducing Dissinger, Superintendent of Schools John Sanville said, "We're thrilled that Steve will be the…

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Art Watch: ChesCo Tour de force

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Chester County Studio Tour 2017

The hugely anticipated art event of the year is here. The Chester County Studio Tour is this weekend Saturday and Sunday.  This year an astonishing 179 artists are showing and selling their artwork in 72 art studio locations throughout Chester County Saturday May 20th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and finishing up the next day Sunday from May 21st 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

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15th Annual Glen Mills Schools Student Scholarship Golf Outing

This June, The Golf Course at Glen Mills will host the 15th Annual Glen Mills Schools Student Scholarship Golf Outing. With help of friends like you, we have been able to contribute over $700,000 to our Student Scholarship Fund. This fund assists our students in meeting their college tuition, room, board and book expenses. Since 1981 over 1000 Glen Mills Students have utilized our scholarship…

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Letter: Vote today

In one last effort to get people out to vote, I am sending out a last email prior to Election Day. I am urging you to get out and vote so that your opinion and choice makes a difference, and so that an election is meaningful to both the voters and the elected officials. While I am asking you for your support and your vote,…

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Addiction knows no boundaries

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Alcohol is the most commonly abused legal drug

On an average day at the Crozer-Keystone Recovery Center, the team opens its doors and welcomes people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction from all walks of life. There are high-paid executives and emergency room nurses, people who work blue collar jobs and students, homeless veterans and soccer moms. Addiction truly knows no boundaries – it’s a problem that can affect anyone, regardless of where…

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Edward A. Zunino of West Grove

Edward A. Zunino, 67, of West Grove, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 12. He was the husband of Lois McGinnis-Zunino, with whom he shared 22 wonderful years of marriage. Born in West Grove, he was a son of Mary Daddario Zunino of Avondale and the late Angelo J. Zunino. Ed attended St. Patrick’s School, Kennett High School…

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Letter: Iacocca is worthy candidate

It’s important to set the record straight. It should be known once and for all, that Mr. Iacocca is the one and only Democrat on the Democratic primary ticket, regardless of what has been put out on door knockers or given out as information to reporters. All Democrats and all voters should know the truth about that. Also, the Kennett Area Democrats and the Chester…

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Roadwork for May 13 through May 19

PennDOT has announced the following road projects, which are weather-dependent and could affect residents in the greater Chadds Ford area during the week of May 13 through May 19. Motorists are urged to allow extra time if they are traveling through one of the construction zones. • Shoulder cutting will cause intermittent lane closures on Route 842 between Newark and Doe Run roads in West…

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Fighting gerrymandering in Pennsylvania

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A depiction of how districts may be unfairly drawn.

A group fighting gerrymandering in Pennsylvania has found some champions in Harrisburg. The group is Fair Districts PA, and one of the champions is state Rep. Eric Roe, R-158, of East Marlborough. Roe addressed a Fair Districts PA meeting at Unionville High School Thursday night. He spoke about HB 722, a bill he introduced with state Rep. Steve Samuelson, a Democrat from Northampton County whose…

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Letter: Ramunno on Ramunno

I have resided in Pennsbury Township with my husband and three children for 17 years. I have 35 years of legal experience.  After high school, I worked in various legal jobs including as a paralegal while going to school at night.  I have been an attorney for 23 years admitted to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. As a sole practitioner in, Media I have a very…

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