Chester County residents to be first charged under new dog fighting law

A Chester County SPCA Humane Police Officer holds three of the puppies rescued in Parkesburg, Thursday night. WEST CHESTER  – Two Parkesburg Borough residents will be the first to be charged under a new state law that specifically makes it illegal to possess animal fighting paraphernalia. Thursday night at 10:45 pm, Chester County SPCA Humane Police Officers, assisted by local police and State...

What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair, scary sites and more

Busy Fall schedule of local fun and interesting events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Hagley Craft Fair is back for its 37th Year this weekend. One of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley is the Hagley Craft Fair. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 17 and 18 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via Route...

DCCC faculty member named PA Depart. of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Svcs. Educator of the Year

  Robert “Bubba” Hamilton teaching in DCCC’s Simulation Laboratory – Marple Campus. Robert “Bubba” Hamilton, Delaware County Community College’s Paramedic Education coordinator, was recently chosen as the Pennsylvania Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2015 Educator of the Year.Hamilton, 43, of Brookhaven, is the first Delaware County...

AG High club hosts tailgate to help autistic students

  Attending a high school football game is a right of passage for most American high school students. But, for students with learning disabilities like Autism, the social challenges of navigating that kind of chaotic, loud environment can be daunting.   This Friday, October 16th, Avon Grove High’s REACT club will host a tailgate party at its home game against West Chester Henderson High...

Updated: Police find missing teen

Walter Morales-Lopez NEW GARDEN — Township police say they’ve found a teen missing and presumed to have run off with an older man, who is now in custody and faces charges in the incident. Police said that they found Wanda Michell Henriquez-Molina, 15, Thursday morning. She was reported missing by her mother on Oct. 7. At the time of her disappearance, she was believed to have run off with Walter...

On Stage: Danzig covers it all

Also: This Wild Life, Twiztid have area performances By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Glenn Danzig and his band Danzig, hit the road in support of their new album of covers, “Skeletons.” A lot of bands will play covers (songs made popular by other artists) during their live sets and some will occasionally put a cover song on their albums. It’s rare to see a band or a singer do...

Don’t forget supplements when detailing med history

Failing to mention them to your doc could have serious consequences By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Dietary supplements have become a mega-business in this country. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing the “has not been approved to treat or cure any disease” disclaimer after every advertisement. While the supplements seem harmless enough, some combinations can have...

Op/Ed: Olson, George, Cover best choice for PA

By Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh Over the past few years, Pennsylvania’s highest court has been sadly rocked by scandals that have shaken the foundation of our courts to its very core. With the turmoil that has been surrounding the Supreme Court in recent years, this year’s historic election for the three statewide courts is more important...

Art Watch: Kennett artists show in Oxford

Stolen art from DVAL; brilliant music from Kennett Symphony By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The Oxford Art Alliance show of “Kennett Square Artists” opens this Friday, with reception 5-8pm at their location at 38 South Third Street in downtown Oxford. Ten artists, including Dave Beck, Katee Boyle, Dorthy Bucher, Frank DiPietro, Lele Galer, Carol Lesher, Susan Myers, Janice Silberman,...

State Police respond to Dunkin’ Donuts robbery

Suspect apprehended in East Marlborough Twp. By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times EAST MARLBOROUGH – According to the PA State Police – Avondale Barracks, a township man faces charges from an alleged robbery, Monday, at the Dunkin’ Donuts, located on US-1, in East Marlborough Township. The East Marlborough Dunkin’ Donuts remained closed yesterday afternoon in response to the active...