Kit Spayd is the first president of the newly formed Aston Township Fire Department. Photo by Loretta Rodgers By Loretta Rodgers. Aston resident Kit Spayd hails from a family committed to volunteerism, and as president of the newly formed Aston Township Fire Department, she is most definitely carrying her family’s legacy. […]
A Clothing Drive to benefit the Sun Valley Post Prom will be held from April 7th through April 20th. Drop off location will be the Sun Valley lobby. The Sun Valley Post Prom happens at the high school each year immediately following the Sun Valley High School Senior Prom. The event is a long standing tradition at Sun Valley designed to provide a safe and fun environment for our local young adults to celebrate after the prom. The Aston Business Association supports this event because we feel that keeping our children safe should be a top priority in any community.
American Legion Americanism Award Recipients On March 15, 2015 The American Legion Auxiliary, Green Ridge Memorial Unit 926 honored 18 local students with the prestigious American Legion Americanism Award. Students from all over the nation in grades 3 thru 8 were invited to submit essays describing ““What Freedom Do I Enjoy Most?”. Locally essays were reviewed by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 926 who selected 3 members of each age group to be recognized. The 1st place selection in each group advanced to the Delaware County Council where winning entries will advance to the state level. State Rep. Stephen Barrar [...]
More than Ten Thousand Eggs Found in Easter Egg Hunt; National Library April 12-18; Local Tax Returns Due April 15th; and more in this month's issue of the Aston Township Times. Download it now!
Saturday, March 28, 2015 beginning at 10:00 AM, at the Aston Township Community Center. Round the kids up and get ready for some Easter fun. The Aston Township Recreation Committee will also be hosting an Easter Bunny Meet & Greet immediately following the Egg Hunt. FREE Photos! Additional Egg Hunts in individual wards are scheduled as follows:
The Aston Business Association invites you on Thursday, March 19th to participate in our spring Dine Out In Aston event to benefit the Sun Valley Post Prom. Just dine on a participating establishment and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sun Valley Post Prom. The Post Prom event is a long standing tradition at Sun Valley designed to provide a safe and fun environment for our local young adults to celebrate after the prom. The Aston Business Association supporting this event because we feel that keeping our children safe should be a top priority in any community.
Aston 5th Ward Commissioner Jim McGinn, on behalf of the board of commissioners, accepts a certificate of appreciation from Aston Township Sports Hall of Fame committee members Kevin Talbot and Rob Locklear. Aston Township Sports Hall of Fame Committee members Kevin Talbot and Rob Locklear, during the March 10 meeting of the Aston Board of Commissioners, presented the board with a certificate of appreciation for their support and generosity. The Sports Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 by longtime township resident William “Butch” Ryan and his daughter, Nancy Sipple, a former Aston commissioner. […]
Aston 2nd Ward Commissioner Carol Graham presented a resolution to Aston Public Library Director Stephen Sarazin declaring the week of April 12-18 as National Library Week. Aston Commissioners, during the March 18 meeting, declared the week of April 12-18 as National Library Week. Aston Public Library Director Stephen Sarazin, on behalf of the library staff and volunteers, graciously accepted the resolution. […]
Aston Township Public Works Department Supervisor Russell Palmore displays one of the new street signs bearing the township logo. The Aston Township Vision Plan is being implemented as members of the public works department have been working hard replacing old, worn street signs with updated signs that feature the new township insignia. Public Works Supervisor Russell Palmore said the new signs, which are constructed of heavy duty aluminum and larger lettering, will be easier for residents to see, especially at night. […]
March 11, 2015 – by Amanda Simpson This past President’s Day (February 13th-15th, 2015), IceWorks hosted a youth ice hockey tournament featuring 93 teams competing in 17 different divisions. The IceWorks President’s Day Tournament is just one of about a dozen large-scale national tournaments offered throughout the year at IceWorks. Teams come from all over the country to play hockey in Aston, PA, in fact the San Jose Jr. Sharks 18uAA team traveled all the way from the west coast just to compete in this year’s President’s Day Tournament. This their first IceWorks tournament and for many of the players, their first hockey [...]
