What To Do: Hagley Craft Fair, scary sites and more

Busy Fall schedule of local fun and interesting events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Hagley Craft Fair is back for its 37th Year this weekend. One of the oldest and best annual craft events in the Brandywine Valley is the Hagley Craft Fair. Celebrating its 37th anniversary this year, the event will be held October 17 and 18 at Hagley Museum and Library (Buck Road East entrance via...

DCCC faculty member named PA Depart. of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Svcs. Educator of the Year

  Robert “Bubba” Hamilton teaching in DCCC’s Simulation Laboratory – Marple Campus. Robert “Bubba” Hamilton, Delaware County Community College’s Paramedic Education coordinator, was recently chosen as the Pennsylvania Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 2015 Educator of the Year. Hamilton, 43, of Brookhaven, is the first Delaware...

On Stage: Danzig covers it all

Also: This Wild Life, Twiztid have area performances By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Glenn Danzig and his band Danzig, hit the road in support of their new album of covers, “Skeletons.” A lot of bands will play covers (songs made popular by other artists) during their live sets and some will occasionally put a cover song on their albums. It’s rare to see a band or a singer...

Don’t forget supplements when detailing med history

Failing to mention them to your doc could have serious consequences By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times Dietary supplements have become a mega-business in this country. You can’t turn on the radio without hearing the “has not been approved to treat or cure any disease” disclaimer after every advertisement. While the supplements seem harmless enough, some combinations can...

Op/Ed: Olson, George, Cover best choice for PA

By Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh Over the past few years, Pennsylvania’s highest court has been sadly rocked by scandals that have shaken the foundation of our courts to its very core. With the turmoil that has been surrounding the Supreme Court in recent years, this year’s historic election for the three statewide courts is more...

Art Watch: Kennett artists show in Oxford

Stolen art from DVAL; brilliant music from Kennett Symphony By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The Oxford Art Alliance show of “Kennett Square Artists” opens this Friday, with reception 5-8pm at their location at 38 South Third Street in downtown Oxford. Ten artists, including Dave Beck, Katee Boyle, Dorthy Bucher, Frank DiPietro, Lele Galer, Carol Lesher, Susan Myers, Janice Silberman,...

‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!

Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’?  Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share?  Send your great news to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun! Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of...

A little self care is good for you and those around you

If you don’t take care of yourself, it’s hard to care for others By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Now that I have added “full time student” to my already overflowing resume (700 jobs, 2 kids and 1 husband), I have been less than pleasant to hang around with. I know this about myself. Guess what? I KNOW THIS. For the foreseeable future, there is not much hope of anything...

What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice

Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend. This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar. The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...

On Stage Extra: Critically-acclaimed Decker. hits Philly

Hollywood Undead, Archie Palmer and more on local stages By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Brandon Decker — who performs as decker. — brings his unique bend of rock, folk and psychedelic to Philadelphia Friday night. When Brandon Decker, who is headlining a show on October 9 at Bourbon and Branch (705 North Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-238-0660, bourbonandbranchphilly.com),  makes...