Legion, Sheriff’s Office & A. Duie Pyle to host wreath laying for fallen Vets
Community is encouraged to donate and attend December 12 ceremony
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
OXFORD – The Oxford American Legion Post and Wreaths Across America (WAA) invites the Chester County Community to consider supporting the purchase of wreaths to be placed at the headstones of 1,200 fallen veterans and honor them with a wreath laying ceremony scheduled for December 12, at...
All About Connecting: Five rules for online dating
Be realistic, have a plan and know who you are and what you want
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Ladies, it’s that time of year again. It’s the season of cocktail parties, mistletoe, and Victoria Secret underwear hot enough to warm up anyone, even on the coldest of nights. It’s also that time of year when after a few drinks, friends and strangers begin begging me to divulge my best-kept...
On Your Table: Holiday food traditions
From cookies to meals, what we cook at the holidays helps define the time of year
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Recently, friends came to my house to share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept alive by us for the next generation.
While we come from different places — Hungary, Italy, the Ukraine,...
Longwood adds two new firefighters
Longwood Fire Company’s members and graduates attending this month’s fire school graduation ceremonies include Mike Maurer, graduate Kim Siegel, graduate Gabe Pepper, Deputy Chief Matt Rouss, Lt. Mike Well and Andrew Yacka.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company has two new firefighters as Kim Siegel and Gabe Pepper successfully completed instruction at the Chester County Fire School.
A...
Dinniman to hold open house, collect food and clothing for the needy
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman (D-19) is inviting residents to stop by his West Chester District Office for a Holiday Open House during the 36th Annual West Chester Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Friday and encouraged them to bring canned goods or coats to benefit those in need.
“We continue to collect canned goods and nonperishable food items year-round...
Art Watch: An art-ful Winter season has begun
Things heating up just as a chill hits the air
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The first weekend in December is full of local artisan shows, craft fairs, and open studios of local artists selling everything from paintings to ceramics and jewelry. This month is the “Art of the Gift” for the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail, so even wineries will be getting into the spirit of handmade...
Man charged with stealing from fire, police supply company
Thomas Wessells
A New York man has been charged with allegedly stealing $195,000 in products from a Chester County company that supplies police and fire supplies to first responders, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
Thomas Wessells, 55, a former employee of Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) of Sadsbury, is charged with stealing various products from the company and then...
KHS to host 1st annual ‘We are Kennett’ night
Academics, athletics and extracurricular activities will be showcased to Kennett community
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Middle School students – grades 6, 7 and 8, their families, and members of the Kennett community are invited to attend the first annual ‘We are Kennett’ night at Kennett High School, 7 PM, Wednesday, December 9.
The open house aims...
Business leaders get snapshot of county’s economy
CCEDC President and CEO, Gary W. Smith, unveils the organization’s annual report for FY15 at a recent breakfast for stakeholders.
MALVERN – Almost 200 Chester County business leaders were briefed on planning for the continued business growth in the county by members of the at the organization’s annual stakeholders’ breakfast.
“We have an outstanding business climate and a strong public/private...
Thinning the fashion herd
Time to move on from fashion items that just collect dust
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have a confession to make. Right now, my closet is full of clothes, my shoe rack is overflowing, and my jewelry box is piled high with accessories…but, I wear the same key pieces over and over again. It begs the question “why keep what I’m not wearing?” And, while it is a really good...
