Cochranville
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Cochranville Fox Hunter is a Quiet Legend
Cochranville’s Bruce Miller has made quite a name for himself as a legendary fox hunter at Chesire Hunt Conservancy, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. At 88 years old, Miller has 60 years of experience as a trainer, is a five-time winner of the Eclipse Award, and a winner of the Maryland Hunt Cup. …
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Cozy, Custom-Built Farmhouse in Cochranville
An extraordinary custom farmhouse with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Cochranville. . . Perfectly situated on 3.7 serene and private acres with a spring-fed pond and naturalized stream, the home has been meticulously updated and maintained. The approach is through a dramatic gated entrance with stone…
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Want to Avoid Crowds? You Can Have Your Christmas Tree Delivered from Several Chester County Farms
If you would prefer to avoid crowds while choosing your tree, there are several Chester County farms where you can get your Christmas tree delivered right to your doorstep, write Grace Dickinson and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Family-owned Wiggins Christmas Tree Farm delivers trees throughout the region from its two Chester County locations.…
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Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in Chester County
‘Tis the season for all who celebrate to adorn their living rooms or parlors with fir, pines, and spruces. For those who want to kick it old school by going a little DIY, there’s plenty of Christmas tree farms in Chester County that let customers cut their own trees, writes Lisa Dukart for Maine Line…
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Cochranville Teen Claims His First Jockey Champion Title at Charleston Steeplechase
Parker Hendriks, a Cochranville teenager, claimed his first jockey champion title at the 2022 Steeplechase of Charleston, writes Jason Cato for The Post and Courier. Hendriks was crowned jockey champion on Nov. 13 at the Stono Ferry Racetrack, the day before he turned 19. “I was definitely not expecting this,” said Hendriks. “It’s all been…
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Dairy Farmer in Cochranville Touts Her ‘Small Town’ Lifestyle in National Magazine
Marilyn Hershey, the owner of Ar-Joy Farms in Cochranville, stresses the importance of connecting with her community through its agricultural history and relationships that span generations in an article she authored for Hoard’s Dairyman, a national dairy farm magazine. Quoting the television sitcom, Cheers, she said that Cochranville is “a place where everybody knows your…
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Cochranville Man of International Renown Welcomes Horse Racing Reform That Has Been ‘a Long Time Coming’
Cochranville resident George Strawbridge Jr., a prominent horse breeder and safe racing advocate, welcomed the reforms recently adopted by the Pennsylvania Racing Commission, saying they were “a long time coming,” writes David Wenner for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. “At last, they’ve arrived, and we do have a chance now, with these reforms, to preserve racing for…
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Cochranville Couple Fights Insurer After Mother Nature Destroyed $80,000 Worth of Hemp
Cochranville couple Brooke and Glen Henderson are still fighting their insurer eight months after Hurricane Ida destroyed $80,000 worth of hemp drying in their basement, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple had harvested 340 pounds of hemp crop a few days before the storm hit. After the heavy rainfall began, the Hendersons’…
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‘The Little Girl with the Big Voice’: Prolific Singer, Actress from Cochranville Dies at 79
Cochranville resident Margaret Hollinger — a singer, actress, writer, fundraiser, and more — has died at 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hollinger made her professional stage debut as an eight-year-old and was known as “the little girl with the big voice.” Key performances include off-Broadway shows such as The Fantasticks and Carnival. …
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Only These Three School Districts in Chester County Have Enrolled in the State’s Free COVID-19 Testing Program
Despite low child vaccination rates and spikes in the number of coronavirus infections, Pennsylvania schools have been slow to take advantage of the state’s free COVID-19 tests. Here in Chester County, only three are participating, according to Jamie Martines’s report in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Only 750 out of the more than 5,000 charter, private, and…
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Wall Street Journal: Cochranville Farm Chews Through Savings to Invest in Methane-Reduction Technology
While agriculture is not yet being targeted in the Biden Administration’s push to curb methane emissions nationwide, some dairy farmers — including Ar-Joy Farms in Cochranville — are already taking steps to remediate the environmental threat. Katy Stech Ferek reported their efforts for The Wall Street Journal. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, livestock that…
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With More Land Preserved in Oxford and Cochranville, Chester County’s Rich Agricultural Heritage Gets Richer
State and county investments in farmland preservation have helped permanently preserve more than 150 acres of agribusiness real estate in Cochranville and Oxford. A staff report in the Daily Local News dug up the details. “Local farms are already partners in preserving our agricultural heritage, supporting our economy, and helping ensure access to fresh and…
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If You See It, Saw It: Chester County Farms Ready for Christmas Tree Shoppers
If you are ready to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, local farms offer a great selection, write Jillian Wilson and Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Clark’s Christmas Tree Farm and Christmas Shop in Cochranville offers 25 acres of trees and is home to varieties such as Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Canaan fir,…
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Cochranville Dog Show Veteran, Owner-Handler of One of the Winningest Competition Terriers in History, Eagerly Awaits 2021 National Dog Show
Like hundreds of dog owner-handlers who navigated last year’s pared-down National Dog Show Sponsored by Purina, Margery Good of Cochranville is relieved that the 2021 edition next weekend (Nov. 20-21) will look and feel a little more normal. She’s eager — as are dog show professionals and fans alike — for the vaccinated public to…
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Pair of Chester County Farms Protected from Future Development
Two Chester County farms have been protected from future development through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Since its establishment in 1988, the effort has purchased permanent conservation easements on 5,949 Pennsylvania farms. The action ensures the properties will remain as farms in the future. “Farmland preservation provides a secure pathway for future generations to succeed,”…
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Amish-Owned Oxford Produce Auction Keeps Small, Local Farms Producing the Green
Oxford Produce Auction, owned by 40 Amish farmers, helps revive small vegetable farms in western Chester County and neighboring Lancaster County, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 10-year-old auction is selling produce grown by young families on smaller pieces of land. Using irrigation and greenhouses, they grow everything from glossy tomatoes and sweet…
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It’s Not Hard to Fathom Why These Decorated Equestrians from the Other Side of the World Settled in Chester County
Accomplished equestrians Boyd and Silva Martin fell in love with the scenic, rolling hills of Chester County’s horse country on their first visit and later started one of the nation’s most prestigious training facilities here, writes Michael Bradley for The Hunt magazine. Boyd, an Olympian and native Australian, and Silva, who grew up in Germany,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Farmhouse on Picturesque Lot in Cochranville
A custom farmhouse set on a picturesque, 21.4-acre lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Cochranville. The home, built in 1987 to replicate the charm of the 18th century, offers gorgeous views of the Octoraro River Valley and surrounding farmland. Inside, it radiates a pleasant and warm…
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