What To Do: Soar into New Garden Festival of Flight

Also: Bike racers take to streets of West Chester By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Classic aircraft and cars are just some of the thrills featured at this weekend’s 40th annual New Garden Festival of Flight. The annual air show at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon has been staged continuously for more than 40 years and it continues to get better every year. The lively show has...

Willowdale couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary

Then and now: The Keggs (above) on their wedding day in 1946 and at their anniversary celebration recently. EAST MARLBOROUGH — They had their first date on the day before Pearl Harbor, went on to become valued and beloved teachers in the Unionville community and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage — Raymond and Edith Kegg of Willowdale. The couple recently celebrated surrounded by their five...

‘Recycled ride’ to help local family

The 2015 Ford Focus that was donated to help a local family. WEST GROVE — The loss of a car can lead to the loss of a job which will lead to the loss of a home. That is exactly what happened to one family who is participating in the Family Promise of Southern Chester County program. Thanks to Recycled Rides, a program of the National Auto Body Council, a young dad, mom, and two small children are...

Sheriff’s Cruise Night, Friday at WCU

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Sheriff’s Department 5th annual Cruise Night is being held Friday, August 19, 2016, at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium. Proceeds from the event benefits the Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit, according to Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh.    Send article as PDF   

CASH Marching Band to perform in 2017 National Independence Day Parade

Nominated by Congressman Pat Meehan  By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times The Coatesville Area High School marching band was nominated by Congressman Pat Meehan as the only band from Pennsylvania nominated to perform in the National Independence Day Parade July 4, 2017, in Washington D.C. CALN – The Coatesville Area High School marching band recently received the honor of being the only...

What To Do: Old Fiddlers’ Picnic, 88 years and going strong

Also: Music at Longwood, Star Party at Marsh Creek By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times A music event with nearly a century of tradition in Chester County highlights what looks to be a fun-filled, but warm and steamy weekend in the Delaware Valley. The Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic (Hibernia County Park, off Route 340, Wagontown, 610-383-2812, http://dsf.chesco.org/ccparks) is scheduled...

Local company builds doghouses for LaMancha Animal Rescue

LaMancha now considering additional corporate sponsorships By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times Volunteers from Evolve IP raised funds to purchase for eco-friendly, maintenance free doghouses for LaMancha Animal Rescue. EAST FALLOWFIELD – Rescue dogs at LaMancha Animal Rescue got a special treat last week when volunteers from Evolve IP in Wayne built four doghouses for the outdoor shelters...

LCH celebrates National Health Center week

The week of August 7 – 13 is dedicated to celebrating the work of the 1,300 health centers in the United States that provide care in 9,000 sites to 24 million patients (Health Resources and Services Administration). La Comunidad Hispana (LCH), southern Chester County’s own community health center to over 5,500 residents, is joining the celebration for the first time this year. “We are really...

Coatesville church holds 2nd march for peace, unity and love

Encouraging residents to open communication and show respect for one another By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times Over 60 people, including State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) and City Council President Linda Lavender- Norris attended the peace walk in Coatesville Wednesday. COATESVILLE – Following the recent shootings in Orlando, Florida and around the world, as well as the recent...

Sadsbury to hold Community Day, Aug. 20

SADSBURY — The township will host Community Day on Saturday, August 20, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Bert Reel Park. The dedication of Eric’s Place, a newly installed ADA-compliant playground donated by the DiLabbio family as a tribute to their son, opens the activities at the park on Old Wilmington Road.    Send article as PDF