Cool gifts to celebrate the dad in your life
From health, to leisure time, these will bring a smile to any dad
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Father’s Day is today! Aaaaaah! A homemade card is†delightful but let’s put our heads together and come up with a cool gift to go with it. I love when magazines suggest BBQ sauce as the perfect present for Dad. SO bizarre, right? Would you ever give your mother pancake mix wrapped...
Kennett’s Caputo-Smith back in ring Sat.
Seeks return after health issues knock him off Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Health issues knocked Kennett Squares Anthony Caputo Smith off the undercard of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, but he returns to the ring Saturday night in Valley Forge.
There are a lot of things that can cause a temporary elevation in a person’s blood pressure including alcohol,...
Former West Chester resident receives Congressional Gold Medal Award
Ni Em Par (center) with Congressional Gold Medal Award representative (L) and Congressman Ryan Costello (R)
Washington, DC – This week, Ni Em Par formerly of West Chester, PA was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Congressman Ryan Costello, who represents West Chester and the Sixth District of Pennsylvania, was on hand to present Ni Em Par with the prestigious...
What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County.
If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...
Pennsbury couple honored by township
Kennett Library Director addresses name change, building plans
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Donna Murray, Director of the Kennett Public Library, updates Pennsbury’s board of supervisors and residents of library happenings, Wednesday night.
PENNSBURY — Township residents James and Lula Mae Sears received the Township Distinguished Service Award at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors...
Fairconeture to lead new Brandywine Health Foundation program
Renée C. Fairconeture is joining the leadership team for the Brandywine Health Foundation.
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced this week the addition of Renée C. Fairconeture to its staff.
Fairconeture will be primarily responsible for coordinating the launch of the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program generously underwritten by Citadel. This new program will provide...
Rafferty to run for Attorney General
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44)
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) — who represents parts of Chester County — announced Wednesday he would run for state Attorney General in 2016. The post is currently held by Kathleen Kane, a Democrat.
Rafferty made his announcement in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania State Troopers Headquarters in part to highlight a number of high-profile endorsements he received...
On Stage: Singer/Songwriters in spotlight
Summer scene heats up in Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chris Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional will play a show this weekend at Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.
Many of the top singer-songwriters have the ability to function equally well performing with a backing band or as a solo artist. On June 19, two very good songwriters who possess these...
Former Coatesville track star runs in NCAA championships
Kenya Woodall runs for U. of Cincinnati in 400-meter
By Kevin Hunt, Correspondent, The Times
Coatesville native Kenya Woodall ran for the University of Cincinnati at the NCAA Track Championships last week. Above, she’s seen in competition for the Bearcats earlier this season. Photo courtesy University of Cincinninati Athletic Department.
Kenya Woodall, the former Coatesville Area High School...
County to enforce speed limits on trails
Regional Rangers Mike Trzaska (left) and Jay Erb (right) are two of eleven rangers that regualarly patrol the length of the Chester Valley Trail. They cooperate with local police to keep the trail safe and to educate trail users on sharing space on the trail.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County is placing 15 mph speed limit markers on Chester Valley and Struble trails to improve safety for the tens of...
