Op/Ed: Volunteering to cuddle needy newborns
Drug-addicted babies need volunteers
By Susan Rzucidlo, Special To The Times
I confess, I typically read two newspapers a day as well as online papers and other news sites and listen to news radio. Occasionally, I share what I read on social media. Last week I shared a story on my Facebook page from The Philadelphia Inquirer about volunteer cuddlers, who hold and help newborns who are, in most cases,...
CASD hosts Day of Service in honor of MLK Jr Day
Nearly 200 volunteers turned out to donate time to local organizations
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
From left to right: Samuel Trizonis, Elena Long, Jadyn Brown, Rebekah Hallenbeck and JaLeah Blanton of the CASD presented essays on community service Monday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr day. Photo courtesy of CASD
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Area School District hosted a day...
Canine Partners For Life seeks volunteers to raise puppies
COCHRANVILLE — You can help change the life of an individual with a disability by raising a puppy for Canine Partners for Life (CPL). CPL trains and places service dogs to assist individuals with a wide range of physical and cognitive disabilities.
The service dog industry continues to grow and CPL is processing more applications than ever before. In order to meet the increased demand, CPL has to...
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...
Volunteers prep for UHS AfterProm
It is time for the annual Unionville High School After Prom — an event designed to keep prom attendees safe and entertained following the big night. One of the top incentives for students to attend: a drawing to win a car, donated by Scott Honda of Westtown. This year’s car was deleivered Monday and presented to the Unionville High School PTO. Pictured from left to right are Duke Scott of Scott...
Is it time to look at the role of standardized tests in schools?
Also: if teacher unions demand raises, they should say what to cut from education programs to pay for it
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The rising tide against Common Core continues to obscure a growing, but still under discussed debate about the value and quality of standardized testing in our schools.
While it seems increasingly likely that a passing grade on the Keystone tests will not end up...
Letter: Decline in fire volunteers a crisis in Pennsylvania
To The Editor,
A member of the Pennsylvania Senate was quoted last week as saying the decline of brave, volunteer firefighters has reached a crisis point across Pennsylvania. This sad state is endangering the welfare of all residents across the Commonwealth.
A newspaper article quoted Senator Kim Ward as saying is it well past the time for lawmakers to address this issue. I know some of our local legislators...
YMCA honors volunteers
Denise Day (YMCA of Greater Brandywine CEO), honors Rip Tilden (left) and Joe Viscuso (right) with the 2014 Distinguished Service Award.
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Longwood Fire Co.: 94 years of service and going strong
Volunteers embrace — and serve — the Unionville and Kennett communities
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Longwood Fire Company enjoy a moment, Thursday night, after finishing a rescue demonstration at the company’s Open House.
KENNETT — The Longwood Fire Company, a 100% volunteer organization, community pillar and impressive emergency response resource has been...
CASD to set up new rules for volunteers
New requirements include background, health, and criminal clearances
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board will look into its volunteer policies as per a Community Student Relations Committee vote from Tuesday night.
Tuesday night’s vote will bring new policies regarding background and health checks before the full board at this month’s meeting. The...
