Chester County Press Jan. 13 edition

01/13/2016 08:45AM ● By J. Chambless

In this week's edition of the Chester County Press, we take you to the Kennett School Board's recent meeting, where a $82.2 million preliminary budget was unveiled...We take you to the Unionville-Chadds Ford School Board, where the issue of student ranking was discussed...We talk with former Magisterial District Judge Dan Maisano, who has declared his candidacy to fill the seat in the 9th District previously occupied by Sen. Pileggi...We discuss the interest of a Delaware-based Islamic society in ourchasing property in Upper Oxford Township, in order to build a cemetery and funeral facility there...All of this and Uncle Irvin, too, in this week's Chester County Press...

U-CF School Board examines dropping class ranking reports - 01122016 1004AM

U-CF School Board examines dropping class ranking reports

Board will also vote on preliminary budget on Jan. 25 Read More »

Islamic society seeks funding to build Muslim cemetery in county - 01122016 0357PM

Islamic society seeks funding to build Muslim cemetery in county

The Islamic Society of Delaware has submitted an offer to purchase property in Upper Oxford Township, for a Muslim cemetery and a funeral facility Read More »

KCSD unveils 822 million preliminary budget - 01122016 0137PM

KCSD unveils $82.2 million preliminary budget

Kennett officials will continue to revise the spending plan until a final budget is adopted in June Read More »

Maisano announces bid for Senate

Vying to occupy Sen. Pileggi's vacant seat in 9th District Read More »

Franklin Board of Supervisors reorganizes for upcoming year

John Auerbach is unanimously re-elected Chairman Read More »

Lele Galer left of Galer Estate Winery welcomed author Donna Duffy right on Jan 10 as part of The Art of Writing a series of events scheduled through January at several local wineries On Jan 17 at Galer local food blogger Estelle Tracey center will share her love of chocolate

Explore the 'Art of Writing' along the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail

Area wineries host authors at a month of special events Read More »

Sports equipment was collected last year at Pocopson Elementary School

Students and families will make a difference on Jan. 18

MLK Day of Service is a 'day on' for schools Read More »

Children and adults can learn about art and get more experience with creativity at the Oxford Arts Alliance

Explore creativity at the Oxford Arts Alliance this winter

Kids and adults can find something to learn at these hands-on classes Read More »

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Oxford defeats Kennett, 40-39

The Hornets push their winning streak to three games with a big win over a strong Kennett team Read More »

Making the world a safer place - 01122016 1256PM

Making the world a safer place

Miller Edge is a family-owned business with nearly 80 years of experience manufacturing innovative products that safeguard everything from automated doors to gates to machinery Read More »

Obituaries for the week of Jan 11 - 01122016 1018AM

Obituaries for the week of Jan. 11

Obituaries for: Fabiucci, Seel, Twyman, White, Zeller, Wolf, Woods, Maley, Wynn Read More »

Police Blotter for the week of Jan 11 - 01112016 0138PM

Police Blotter for the week of Jan. 11

Arrests for threats and assaults, thief hits Walmart employee, and area DUI arrests Read More »