Time to ring in the scents of spring
Embrace some new, fresh fragrances to kick off the new season
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Now that Spring has officially arrived, it is time to transition your closet, pack away the winter boots and switch up your fragrance for warm weather. I know that for some women wearing the same perfume year after year can make it a signature, which is lovely. However, it is nice to make a change...
Potholes are as inevitable as death and taxes
If you damage your car in one, your options are limited
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
If you’re one of the many folks who’ve hit pot holes and seen damage to your car in recent weeks, I feel your pain — literally.
Both my wife and I have suffered pot hole damage this year — although mine was much more serious and is climbing past $3,000 in costs without being fully resolved.
While driving...
What To Do: Easter Weekend offers lots of activities
Brunch, zombies, point-to-point and more for your holiday fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
This is Easter Weekend.
Ride the rails with the Easter Bunny this weekend on the West Chester Railroad.
But, you don’t need to be told that because every store has an abundance of Easter candy displays, markets are touting sale prices on Easter hams and department stores are hawking Easter outfits...
Chadds Ford supervisors take up busy agenda
Senior townhouse project, changes to Wegman’s plan weighed
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Developer Ed Morris presents his plan for an assisted living facility at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisor’s meeting in Chadds Ford.
CHADDS FORD — Creating ordinances and granting requests is tough work, as demonstrated by the Board of Supervisors at Wednesday’s long township...
LCH’s Bixby selected as advanced practice nurse
Rebecca Bixby, Medical Director of La Comunidad Hispana
KENNETT — Rebecca Bixby, medical director of La Comunidad Hispana, has been selected as one of 30 advanced practice nurses in the country as a fellow for the Duke-Johnson & Johnson Nurse Leadership program.
Bixby was also selected as one of 30 clinicians making a difference by the Migrant Clinicians Network.
“Rebecca is a top professional...
On Stage: No Good Sister sings it at The Flash
Kennett Square’s Dream Catchers featured in ‘Young Stars at the Queen’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On April 3, it’s time for Good Friday at churches all throughout the area. On April 4, it’s time for No Good Sister at a club in Kennett Square.
The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) is celebrating the Easter Weekend...
Police arrest alleged heroin trafficker
Allegedly operated out of Route 82 barbershop in Coatesville
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — City police say they’ve put a stop to a heroin and crack cocaine trafficker, allegedly operating out of a West Side barber shop, making an arrest Tuesday and executing search warrants in multiple locations.
Police, working with the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Caln Township...
Unionville tennis beats Great Valley, 5-2
Strong doubles performance aids renewed bid for Ches-Mont American title
Unionville High School boys’ tennis team captain Zeyad Zaki serves. The Indians are off to an 8-0 start for the 2015 season.
Another strong performance from the doubles helped the Indians clear the biggest hurdle for winning back the Ches-Mont American and the overall league title.
Great Valley’s Nikhil Gangoli...
Lewis to offer office hours at Coatesville Senior Center
State Rep. Harry Lewis (R-74) and his staff announced the final component of his constituent outreach plan this week with office hours beginning April 2 in Coatesville to offer greater accessibility to his district office services.
State Rep. Harry Lewis (R-74).
Lewis said that residents of the 74th Legislative District are invited to the Coatesville Senior Center, 22 N. 5th Ave., in Coatesville,...
American Water to install new water, sewer mains
Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to install new water and sewer main in the City of Coatesville, South Coatesville, Parkesburg and Caln Township. The pipeline upgrades, with a combined cost of approximately $7.6 million, will replace aging water and sewer lines that date as far back as 1920s.
According to Pennsylvania American Water’s Coatesville Operations Superintendant...
