Sheriff’s Office recognizes staff who have completed mobile field force instructor training

Chester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Reeves, Sergeant Daniel Clifton, and Deputy Anthony Schuibbeo recently completed the national Mobile Field Force Instructor training. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Sergeant Daniel Clifton, Deputy Anthony Schuibbeo, and Deputy David Reeves have successfully completed the national Mobile Field Force Instructor training. ...

CareerLink to Host 2 Job Fairs in September

In recognition of National Workforce Development Month, PA CareerLink Chester County, in partnership with the Chester County Workforce Development Board, will hold CareerLink Awareness Day events in September. The Re-Entry Career & Resource Fair will be in Coatesville on September 10, and the Employer Panel & Career Fair will be in Kennett Square on September 11. Butch Urban, Site Administrator...

Kennett Libray announces fall programs

Kennett Library is stepping into a new season with a calendar full of programs and activities. September, October, and November are filled with programs and events that fuel the community’s passions and inspirations. Chris Manna, Executive Director, said, “To coincide with our one-year anniversary, we are launching some firsts, like our new Astronomy club and our author conversation series. ...

Good Samaritan announces Holiday Hustle Race Series

Lace up your running shoes for a cause this holiday season! Good Samaritan Services is excited to announce the launch of the inaugural Holiday Hustle Race Series—a festive three-part series of 5K and 1-mile races designed to bring the community together in the spirit of fun, family, and giving back. The series includes three exciting races: the Halloween Howler (Oct. 26), the Turkey Trot (Nov....

On Stage: Humbleman Band rocks and works to help the community

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Humbleman Band Humbleman Band is one of the Philadelphia area’s longest-running rock bands — and a band which has been involved in projects all over the country. The talented sextet, whose members reside mostly in the northwest region of the Philadelphia area, will have the opportunity to play a gig in its own backyard this weekend. Humbleman...

1st West Chester Fire co. to celebrate 225th anniversary, Sept. 4

First West Chester Fire Company is turning 225 years old! The fire company is the oldest fire company in Chester County and one of the oldest continually operating volunteer fire companies in the nation. To celebrate this milestone, First West Chester is hosting a community block party on Wednesday, September 4th from 5 pm to 9 pm on Church Street between Gay Street and Market Street. This is the...

CCIU names new principal, vice principal for Coatesville Learning Center

Hillary Soring (right) named principal and Victor Brown named assistant principal at Chester County Intermediate Unit Learning Center in Coatesville. The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Hillary Soring as principal and Victor Brown as assistant principal of the organization’s Learning Center campus in Coatesville. Formerly the school’s assistant principal, Soring takes over...

Avon Grove welcomes new school police officer

Bill Donahue has been appointed School Police Officer for Avon Grove School District. (From left to right: Director of Safety and Security Chrissy Simpkins, School Board President Bonnie Wolff, School Police Officer Bill Donahue, the Honorable Anthony T. Verwey, and Superintendent Dr. M. Christopher Marchese) On Friday, August 23, Officer Bill Donahue was officially sworn in as school police officer...

What To Do: Ukrainian Folk Fest, Allentown Fair top busy weekend schedule

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Ukrainian Independence Folk Festival The weekend at the end of August and Labor Day Weekend always has an amazing number of annual events with long histories. Some of this weekend’s events have impressive annual numbers – 32 for a Ukrainian festival, 44 for a Renaissance event, 25 for a summer fest, 11 for a burger fest and 172 (not a typo)...

On Stage: Sons of Cream keep the music alive

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Sons of Cream This weekend, two musicians will bring their band to the area for a much-anticipated show. The British bassist and drummer are linked permanently by their families’ DNA because their fathers played together in several bands. Their London-based fathers first played together in Blues Incorporated in 1962. In the early part of the...