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Artists posing with the mural at the snack shack at Chester Commons. Photos provided by Chester School District.
Artists posing with the mural at the snack shack at Chester Commons. Photos provided by Chester School District.

Mural painted by Chester Academy artists unveiled at Chester Commons

The snack stand at the Chester Commons town park is the home to a new mural painted by six artists from Chester Academy....

Local News
30 Apr 2025 | 02:32
Lolo Jones, 42, was a hurdler for the U.S. track and field team in the 2008 and 2012 summer Olympics, as well a member of the bobsled team in the 2014 winter Olympics. Happy Buddha Yoga Studio owner Charleen Predmore said Jones was generous with her time and spent several minutes talking to her grandson Daniel.
Lolo Jones, 42, was a hurdler for the U.S. track and field team in the 2008 and 2012 summer Olympics, as well a member of the bobsled team in the 2014 winter Olympics. Happy Buddha Yoga Studio owner Charleen Predmore said Jones was generous with her time and spent several minutes talking to her grandson Daniel.

Former Olympian shoots commercial in Goshen

A commercial featuring former Olympian Lolo Jones, one of the few athletes to compete in both the summer and winter Olympics,...

Local News
09 Apr 2025 | 01:30
Avoid spring allergens

Avoid spring allergens

Experts say more than 50 million Americans are affected every year. Pollen is one of the main culprits, followed by various...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:34
Get the most out of storage

Get the most out of storage

Turn to innovative storage solutions like these to optimize your available space:

MAKING A PLAN

Fully customized garage storage...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:31
Before you mulch

Before you mulch

Every thriving flower bed starts with a solid foundation of mulch. It provides a big aesthetic boost, of course, serving...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:28
Sprucing up the outside

Sprucing up the outside

At some point, wear and tear will dictate that your house’s paint job needs to be addressed. But who should you hire? Here...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:26
Maintaining your sprinklers

Maintaining your sprinklers

A professionally installed sprinkler system can ensure years of lush shrubbery, bright flowers and green grass.

When the...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:20
Be ready for spring gardening

Be ready for spring gardening

Take the time now to plant bulbs, organize your garage or shed, repair and sharpen tools and get your compost pile going...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:08
Safety tips for the season

Safety tips for the season

You might have overlooked everyday wear and tear, batteries might be running low or upgrades may be needed. This potentially...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 02:03
Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

Winter sowing in upcycled containers creates stronger seedlings in spring

I’m gearing up to sow tomatoes, beets, herbs and zinnias, among others, in a couple of weeks. But instead of allowing all...

Home and Garden
07 Apr 2025 | 12:45
<b>Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)</b>
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)

Office plants add warmth to the workplace

Growing plants in windowless spaces can be challenging, to say the least, no matter how green your thumb is.

Fortunately,...

Home and Garden
13 Mar 2025 | 01:38
For a gardening project with a gourmet touch, try growing microgreens

For a gardening project with a gourmet touch, try growing microgreens

The 2-to-3-inch seedlings of edible plants, which add a burst of color and flavor to food, are packed with nutrients and...

Home and Garden
18 Mar 2024 | 01:54
How to build a sustainable home

How to build a sustainable home

If you’re starting construction on the home of your dreams, consider the benefits of building with sustainability and energy...

Home and Garden
14 Mar 2024 | 10:40
Dreaming of summer peaches? Some gardening tips for growing a peach tree

Dreaming of summer peaches? Some gardening tips for growing a peach tree

I planted my first peach tree last June, five months before Pantone named Peach Fuzz the 2024 color of the year. How serendipitous!...

Home and Garden
14 Mar 2024 | 10:45
Home exterior trends for 2024

Home exterior trends for 2024

If you’re looking to refresh or improve your home’s function and style, consider these 2024 home exterior trends.

A connection...

Home and Garden
18 Mar 2024 | 01:24
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