Longwood awards KHS student with McGovern Scholarship
Longwood Fire Company has presented its $1,000 Jim McGovern Scholarship award to Torianna LaBare.
To qualify for the scholarship a student must be a senior at Kennett High School in good standing. The student must have attended Kennett for at least two years and be a Pennsylvania resident. The winner must have at least a 3.0 grade average and has shown excellence in science or mathematics. An essay...
What To Do: Strawberry festival is always a sweet time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Strawberry festival
The unofficial start of summer arrived last weekend and the official start of summer is just around the corner.
The weather is warm, municipal and private pools are open and school is almost done for the year.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival.
This weekend, the 46th...
Lewis to host paper shredding event, June 2
Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) is hosting a paper shredding event on Saturday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Borough of South Coatesville Citadel Federal Credit Union parking lot, 135 Modena Road, Coatesville.
“We know, all too well, how damaging identity theft can be. Destroying documents with personal information is a great way to minimize the risk we face, so I encourage everyone to take...
What To Do: Longwood’s fountains, parades, Devon Horse Show and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Memorial Day Weekend is a time for weekend getaways, barbecues and traditional events. It is also a great time to visit Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
The biggest attraction at Longwood right now is the Festival of Fountains, which is running now through September 30.
With fountains that jet...
Mac N Cheese cook-off to aid recruitment of fire, EMS volunteers
For the 7th annual Chester County Mac-n-Cheese Cookoff, the Thorndale-Downingtown Rotary has created a special partnership with the Chester County Fire Chiefs Association to gain awareness of the need for volunteers for local fire and EMS stations.
Proceeds from the cookoff support community projects and this year 10 percent of the fund will be donated to the Chester County Hero Fund. For more information...
Longwood Fire Co. salutes EMS personnel
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 44th annual National EMS week begins May 20 and Longwood Fire Company is recognizing its EMS personnel.
“EMS professionals provide such a valuable service to the community every week of the year,” said Longwood Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Their life-saving skills are invaluable.”
Longwood Fire Company is providing lunch for the EMS crew each day next week.
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What To Do: With outdoor events looming, hope for dry weather
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Larry Ahearn will perform at Spring Gulch.
Hopefully, things won’t be too soggy over the next few days – especially because many of the popular events on this weekend’s calendar are outdoor activities.
From May 18-20, the Spring Gulch Folk Festival will return for another year at Spring Gulch Resort Campground (475 Lynch Road, New Holland, 717-354-3100,...
Coatesville HS students participate in Youth Government Convention
Last month, three high school students from the Brandywine YMCA, Kristian Williamson, Rowan Kelly, and Dallas Smith of Coatesville, Pa., attended the Annual Youth and Government Model Convention in Harrisburg.
Last month, three high school students from the Brandywine YMCA, Kristian Williamson, Rowan Kelly, and Dallas Smith of Coatesville, Pa., attended the Annual Youth and Government Model Convention...
BPSA to hold Field Day, May 20
Timberwolves Eoin Mitchell, Camayo Ochola, and Dylan Ball made bow and arrows at a campout last spring.
KENNETT SQUARE – The 64th Brandywine Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA) will hold a public Field Day on Sunday, May 20, at Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square.
Field Day will begin at 1:00pm and feature outdoor scouting games for interested youth. Scout leaders will be available to discuss...
What To Do: The Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2018 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware.
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