National Seat Check Saturday in Phoenixville

Experts suggest as many as three out of four car seats are improperly installed. As was the case seen above in 2013, local law enforcement officials plan to help make sure those seats are safe, at an event Saturday in Phoenixville. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that the Safe Kids Chester County Coalition is sponsoring a National Seat Check Saturday event to be held on Saturday,...

First Rotaract meeting, Sept. 24

KENNETT SQUARE — A new chapter of the Rotract Club plans its first meeting, Sept. 24 at the Kennett YMCA at 6 p.m. The Rotaract Club consists of our young professionals ages 18-30 — and as the name suggests, bridges the high school-based Interact and Rotary. The group’s hope is to create an avenue for personal and professional growth through building relationships, serving, and mentoring....

Newlin celebrates Po-Mar-Lin, W. Bradford and Modena Fire Cos.

Despite some wet weather, spirits were high as Newlin celebrated its volunteer fire companies: Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena at a special event, Saturday at the Lenfest Center. NEWLIN — Saturday night, the Newlin Fire & EMS Committee held their second annual Party celebrating Newlin’s three Volunteer Fire Companies, Po-Mar-Lin. West Bradford and Modena. The afternoon rain didn’t...

Pileggi to hold Kids Fun Fair, Sept. 20

Sen. Dominic Pileggi Senate Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi (R-9) is hosting a Kids’ Fun Fair at West Chester East High School this Saturday, Sept.r 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event will be held rain or shine. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend with their children and grandchildren. “The Kids’ Fun Fair is one of my favorite events,” Pileggi said. “It’s always great...

State Police: reminder to lock cars and homes

Child seat safety event planned for Sept. 17 AVONDALE — The Pennsylvania State Police reminded local residents Wednesday that they should to be sure and take the time to lock doors to their vehicles and homes. Police said, as always, criminals look for easy access to property and an unlocked garage or car door can be the perfect opportunity. Residents can help protect their home and family by taking...

Shields given Preeminent rating

Jane M. Shields WEST CHESTER —  Jane M. Shields, a partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., has received an AV® Preeminent Rating with Martindale-Hubbell®. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating “is the highest rating possible, and is a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings are...

What To Do: Devon Horse Show, classic cars at Hagley

Also: take a trip around the world without leaving the Delaware Valley By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Devon Horse Show is one of the area’s most anticipated equestrian events, running now through Sept. 14. There is never a shortage of events on Chester County annual schedule of equestrian events. They usually start when the weather gets warm and end when the temperatures drop in...

A Man’s Life: Chris Sanderson – A renaissance teacher and principal

By Linda Banks, Special to The Times Museum collections rarely increase in even steps or in predictable cycles.  The very broad collection of the Christian C. Sanderson Museum remains narrow in one particular way:  Every item on display or archived, with a few exceptions, was personally touched by Chris Sanderson himself.  As diverse and expansive as the assembled items may appear, they share this...

Paintings to be blessed at St. Joseph’s

Adrian Martinez’ painting of Abraham and Isaac is one of two paintings to be formally blessed at St. Joseph’s Church in Downingtown, Sept. 28 DOWNINGTOWN — Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church will bless two paintings created by nationally known artist Adrian Martinez at 1 p.m. in the church on Sunday, September 28 at 338 Manor Avenue, Downingtown. “This was an honor to be selected to...

Mushroom Festival results

KENNETT SQUARE — The following are the results of various events, contests and competitions from this past weekend’s Mushroom Festival, released Tuesday. Official Results from the 29th Annual Mushroom Festival:   National Fried Mushroom Eating Championship First Place Overall: Molly Schuyler with 11.5 pounds of fried mushrooms in 8 minutes, a new World Record! Second Place Overall: Dave Brunelli...