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Time to ditch expired medications safely
State police will have collection site at Avondale barracks Saturday
The Avondale barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police will be one of the drop off sites for Saturday’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the police will accept unwanted, expired and [...]
State attempting to expedite voter-ID process
Two choices available at Driver Licensing Centers, which will be open Nov. 5
The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and State announced Tuesday that voters can choose to receive either secure PennDOT IDs, or Department of State voting-only ID cards, when visiting a PennDOT driver license center to obtain photo ID to vote under the state’s new [...]
Dumping ground for caustic, toxic materials
Regional collection event scheduled for computers, hazardous waste
It’s time to recycle that outdated computer safely. Seventy-two municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 13.
The collection will occur at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., county officials [...]
Plantation Event brings Olympic flavor to Unionville
Multi- discipline event asks much of horse & rider, but offers fun and excitement for the whole family
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — More than just a little bit of the excitement of the recent Olympics in London will be on display this weekend, right here in Unionville.
Some of the world’s elite event [...]
Rewarding military service with price breaks
New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday
Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans.
On Friday, Chester [...]
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
After feasting on fungi at last weekend’s Mushroom Festival, area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free festival will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. More [...]
For land lovers, volunteer program is a natural
Conservation organization wants to train participants as project leaders
If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a “Force of Nature,” Natural Lands Trust can help make it happen.
The region’s largest land conservation organization yesterday announced the second class of its “Force of Nature” volunteer training program, designed to educate and train participants to serve as volunteer project [...]
United Way kicks off 2012-13 fund campaign
Organization supports education, senior and youth programs throughout southern Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
AVONDALE — Although the need has never been greater, the supply of donations for the United Way of Southern Chester County has never been tighter as households around the area find themselves tightening belts for yet another year.
Despite this challenging [...]
Back Alley Theater gets front billing in Kennett
Independent Movie Series returns to borough tomorrow night at Flash
A bargain film with borough ambience is back, courtesy of Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Flash, which are reintroducing the Back Alley Theater and the Independent Movie Series tomorrow.
Doors open at 8 p.m. for an 8:30 showing of “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,” a film starring Ewan [...]
Feds deem county set to handle disaster
For second year in row, county gets perfect score on readiness assessment
Just in time for National Preparedness Month, Chester County has received a perfect score of 100 on the 2012 Federal Technical Assistance Review (TAR) for the second year in a row, county officials said.
The TAR is an annual assessment by the Centers for Disease [...]
