Who’s doing what about the refineries? Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) introduced a bill to strengthen Pennsylvania’s Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) program (SB 1237). It was….. Bob Brady remains a favorite legislator. U.S. Rep. Bob Brady (PA-1) was recently named a Defender of Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC), a Washington, [...]
Champions crowned in basketball, spelling, diving and a visit to the White house SPIRITstaff report newsdesk@chesterspirit.com A national TV host’s trademark phrase is, “It’s a great day for America.” For Chester and area young people, it’s been a great many days. On Monday, five young students representing [...]
By PhilPerrone pperrone@chesterspirit.com The scorching sun rose on the Chester High football team on Sunday, but in turn, set upon the Sun Valley Vanguards. The beaming ball in the sky did not allow the Clippers a victory without a few battle scars, however; a sort of rite of passage into the realm of success. In [...]
By WillieMcGonigle wmcgonigle@chesterspirit.com It’s often said that in sports the way you practice is the way you play. With that in mind, the Monarchs had to feel pretty good about their chances in the Jackie Robinson Little League Major League Division championship game against the Stars on Saturday at Crozer Park. Coach Robert Tiller said, [...]
By WillieMcGonigle wmcgonigle@chesterspirit.com T he mystery of who would be the next head football coach at Sun Valley High School has been solved. At a special meeting held last Tuesday, the Penn-Delco School District Board of Directors appointed Jim Grugan head football coach by a vote of 5-3. Board members A. Lewis Boughner, Kathleen [...]
By WillieMcGonigle wmcgonigle@chesterspirit.com You could have excused Chichester Eagles pitcher Kyle Toomey if he was a little nervous entering last Wednesday’s Del Val Baseball game against the visiting Chester Clippers because it was his first career start. After his performance, however, he may see several more starts. Toomey showed his effective fastball and curveball to [...]
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