Don’t be afraid to go farther afield for wine values
Emerging regions offer value, new tastes to broaden your horizons
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times
Sweating away at the local YMCA, and trying not to be annoyed by the massive influx of post New Year’s exercise wanabees, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen to the wine industry if people put as much emphasis on trying a new or different wine in the new year as they do on getting...
The lesson of taking tough, but good advice
Be thankful for someone who tells you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I have had long hair for a long time. So, when Sienna Miller cut hers into this adorable MUST HAVE style of 2015, I became obsessed with the idea of “the chop.”
*author side note: when I fixate on something like this, it is not good for anyone around me. I will...
Beat the January chill and ‘warm-up’ with Good Stuff
SO much good stuff was submitted for the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday, The Times dedicated a special section to those volunteering in his honor…be sure to check it out! Got good stuff to share? Email ki*@*********es.com
Helping Women “Fly”….Wings for Success Grand Opening: Wednesday, January 21, 4- 7 PM 457 Birch Street Kennett Square. Wings for Success empowers women in need...
What To Do: Embrace winter’s joys with a multitude of fests
Winterfests abound, fun in Chadds Ford, honoring MLK and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are a lot of things about winter in this area to dislike — cold weather that chills you to the bone, sunlight deprivation and nasty snowstorms that cause hazardous roads conditions. But, there are also many things to like — ice skating on frozen ponds, skiing and snowboarding...
On Stage: Cracker continues to cross genres
Dustbowl Revival, Chapel Street Junction highlight roots music in area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cracker, which blends rock and country roots, headlines Saturday night at the World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. Photo: Bradford Jones.
When people think of the North and the South in America, they usually think about the eastern part of the country and the segments of the...
KMS seeks community votes for national contest
Community can vote daily: January 19 – 30th, 2015
LANDENBERG, PA – Kennett Middle School (KMS) has entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at one of the 13 prizes that will be awarded to recognize the best in K-12 innovation. In addition to completing an online application for the fourth annual Follett Challenge, Kennett Middle School also submitted a short,...
Tips for keeping your lips happy and healthy
Winter is when lips become chapped; a few ways to keep them happy and smiling
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Yes, your lips do matter and in the bitter cold of January appropriate lip care is always a concern. In dentistry we sometimes say that the lips are just the picture frame around a beautiful smile. Our lips are really so much more. Without healthy lips we would...
Man charged with sexually assaulting minor
Magdaleno Perez-Miranda
NEW GARDEN — Township police charged an Avondale man with repeatedly sexually assaulting a township minor over the past five years.
Magdaleno Perez-Miranda was taken into custody last week, following an investigation, and charged with five counts of Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse, five counts of Aggravated Indecent Assault, 10 counts of Indecent Assault, one count...
Op/Ed: 2015 offer many opportunities for Chester County
By Terence Farrell, Chair, Chester County Board of Commissioners
Terence Farrell
The citizens of Chester County have a myriad of opportunities as we begin 2015 and close out a successful 2014.
As the newly elected chair of the Chester County Commissioners, I’m looking forward to making sure we meet the goals we’ve set in our strategic plan that will enhance our already excellent quality of...
KCSD formally renews Tomasetti’s contract
New pact, capital improvements lead busy board of ed. agenda
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KCSD School Board Meeting – Bancroft Elementary School
NEW GARDEN – The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Directors formalized an agreement to renew the contract of Superintendent Dr. Barry W. Tomasetti at its first meeting of 2015 Monday evening at Bancroft Elementary...
