A Top Ten list for holiday dental health
The holidays can be tough on your teeth, a few tips to keep on smiling
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
First, let me apologize for the long gap between my columns. Family always comes first and sitting down to write just wasn’t on the to-do list in November.
The holiday season is all about family and friends. Get-togethers, whether formal or spontaneous, almost always...
Chester Water Authority named ‘Conservation Partner’ by Chesco Conservation Dist.
Recognized for efforts to reduce pollutant runoff in Chesapeake Bay Basin and helping to educate local residents
CHESTER – The Chester County Conservation District recently named the Chester Water Authority (CWA) as a key Conservation Partner for the Chesapeake Bay basin. The designation is a recognition of the Chester Water Authority’s environmental commitment and support for educational...
KMS library fundraising for ‘makerspace’ creative learning wall
Space will allow students to collaborate, design and use free time to foster STEM inspired learning in a ‘library lounge’ setting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
The proposed space for KMS library’s new ‘makerspace’ design wall. Students pictured here are collaborating on projects with friends. The new ‘library lounge’ style space will...
State Police offer safe driving tips for holiday
The Christmas and New Years holiday season are heavily traveled holidays and the Pennsylvania State Police want everyone to enjoy the holiday season. Pennsylvania State Troopers in Troop J will be closely monitoring highway travel in Chester County over the holiday season especially where analysis has shown higher incidents of serious injury and fatal crashes.
The ‘Art of Giving’ along Brandywine Wine Trail
Cynthia Losco’s jewelry is featured at Kreutz Creek Winery.
For the last weeks in December, wineries along The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail Wineries will be celebrating the “Art of Giving” by highlighting a variety of local artists and artisans in their tasting room locations. Every month, The Trail has a different art theme that is interpreted by each of the participating wineries...
What kind of tree are you?
What your Christmas tree says about you
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
If your choice of fashion reveals to the world a bit about who you are…can the same be said for the type of Christmas tree you display at the holidays? Think about it. Do you prefer real or artificial? Colored lights or white lights? Tinsel or popcorn? Star or angel? I might be onto something here. If I didn’t...
Merry Election Season? Not so far
State House GOP budget play doesn’t seem to make political sense
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
It’s that time of year — you can see the indications of it everywhere.
It’s election season. What, you thought I was talking about Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?
After just a few weeks off from the local 2015 elections, politics has moved back front and center, even if the events of 2015 will...
KCSD: LaCosta named new board president
Facilities, curriculum and transportation top December’s meeting agenda
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT – December’s board meeting proved to be a busy one for the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD). Current board members, Kendra LaCosta and Joseph Meola, were unanimously approved as the new president and vice president, respectively.
Recently re-elected board...
KAU Little League to host December hitting & fielding clinc
KENNETT – KAU Little League will host a three-evening hitting/fielding clinic, for boys ages 6 through 13, December 28-30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The clinic will be held at the KAU Shed and Sinton Field on Leslie Road, adjacent to Route 82 entering Kennett Square.
The cost per participant for the clinic is $75; however, the number of participants is limited to 12.
Participants should bring...
What To Do: Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas
Also: Santa makes many, many appearances in and around Chester County
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for Downingtown’s Good Neighbor Christmas, Saturday.
For as long as anyone around here can remember, Downingtown has had a reputation as a neighborly town — especially with an annual event schedule that includes Good Neighbor Day each...
