> Coach Gene Lambert Kudos to Parkesburg native and current resident Gene Lambert for being named ‘Coach of the Year’ by Chester County’s The Daily Local. Lambert led Octorara’s boys basketball team to a 23-6 record and a run at a state championship all the way to the quarterfinal round of the Class AAA PIAA [...]
> This from Saturday’s Daily Local News: This weekend, the Parkesburg Baptist Church will mark a significant milestone in its history. On May 2, 1846, the church began as a mission of the Glen Run Baptist Church of Penningtonville and on May 1, 1886 gained its independence as a member of the North Philadelphia Baptist [...]
> Parkesburg Book is here! – Bruce Mowday’s book (pictured above) uses 225 early 20th century photos, most from the library’s collection, to tell Parkesburg’s history. Buy a copy at the library! Fund Raiser! Funding is greatly reduced. Please help so we can provide the materials & services you appreciate. Goal: $35,000 to make up [...]
