Sleep is crucial to good health

Rest up! The holidays are coming. By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times It’s that time of year again.  The clocks have been turned back, the leaves are falling, and the department stores have started decorating, so that must mean that the holiday season is upon us.  Along with the “most wonderful time of year” come to-do lists, deadlines to keep, and a host of added stressors.  With...

Take it to heart: dental health impacts total health

Gingivitis connected to increased heart attack, stroke, pregnancy risks By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD FICD, Columnist, The Times Each year more and more research confirms the relationships between serious health concerns and diseases of the mouth.   I recently was at a lecture where some of the latest research was reviewed and while the research was aimed at treatment protocols, the message...

Art Watch: Lele Galer

Art Gallery transformations and art that is out of this world! Editor’s Note: For quite some time, Lele has been highlighting the work of countless artists in and around Chester County, but she herself is an accomplished artist — and this week has a major gallery showing in Kennett Square. Even though she was reticent about writing about her own work, we insisted, as we think her fine work...

Oxford Legion Post again plans Wreaths Across America event

Thanks to the efforts of various groups in the area, including the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, the graves of deceased veterans will again be honored in Oxford and elsewhere this December with a wreath laying, as seen here from the 2013 event. OXFORD —  The American Legion Roy W. Gibson Post 535 will again sponsor this year’s Wreaths Across America (WAA) event, planned for Saturday,...

KCSD board won’t ban Picoult book from Kennett High

District also welcomes new math/science supervisor, approves 3-year district level plan  By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times A large but civil crowd attended Monday night’s Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Education meeting to offer input as to whether the board should ban Jodi Picoult’s Nineteen Minutes from the Kennett High School library. Board voted 7-1 to keep...

La Comunidad grows 182 lbs of food for Chesco Food Bank

La Comunidad Hispana in Kennett Square was able to raise some 182 pounds of food for the Chester County Food Bank, thanks to the hard work of volunteers such as Carin Bonifacino and José Lopez Zamudio, among others. KENNETT SQUARE — Two La Comunidad Hispana Community Garden Beds grew 182 pounds of food in connection with the Chester County Food Bank’s raised garden bed program. LCH operated...

You have questions, I have answers. Some, anyway…

A few questions and my thoughts on a few fashion issues By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I often get frantic text messages from my friends asking for fashion advice. I am by no means an expert, I’m just opinionated, bossy and brutally honest. I guess that counts for something though, right? Anyway, in this upcoming busy season of high school reunions, fall weddings and holiday parties,...

What To Do: Have a blast at Fort Mifflin

Halloween is over so, it’s….wait for it….Christmas! By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Seriously, a blast. On November 8 and 9, the Olde Fort Mifflin Historical Society will celebrate the 237th Anniversary of the “Siege & Bombardment of Fort Mifflin.” Are you ready for “Siege Weekend”? It’s not an endless parade of kids looking for Halloween candy —...

Kennett moves to acquire Chandler Mill Bridge

Township to join suit against PA law allowing municipalities to be sued over local gun laws By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times Kennett Township’s Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to acquire the historic Chandler Mill Bridge from Chester County. KENNETT — At Wednesday night’s “working public meeting,” township supervisors voted to obtain ownership of Chandler Mill Road...

On Stage: Kennedys in Kennett, Fitz in Philly

Roots rock, funk and pop take center stage in the area this weekend By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Back by popular demand, The Kennedys headline at The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 8. The Kennedys, one of the more popular nationally-recognized acts to play The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org), are returning for a special “Back...