PAWS For People celebrates 10 years
Volunteers bring dogs for therapeutic visits with seniors and kids
Nancy Shurkoff and her golden retriever Sawyer are regular visitors to The Hickman Friends Senior Community in West Chester as part of the PAWS For People program, celebrating 10 years of bringing volunteer dogs and owners to seniors and kids.
WEST CHESTER — The Hickman Friends Senior Community of West Chester is pleased to partner...
Guard, 7 others charged with smuggling drugs into Chester Co. Prison
Douglas Keck
POCOPSON — A corrections officer at Chester County Prison is being charged with allegedly being part of a scheme to smuggle drugs to inmates, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Monday.
Douglas Keck, 45, of Pottstown was charged along with seven other individuals — including four inmates at the prison — in organizing an operation to smuggle heroin, Subutex (a narcotic...
Super Six: Mother’s Day edition
A little early list of hints of what to buy (or ask for)
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Ladies, in order to give the hubbies out there PLENTY of time to get shopping for Mother’s Day, I am doing my Sunday Super Six a little bit early. (See? I’m smarter than I look, sometimes.) I loooooove to share what is on my wishlist and this week’s selections are MUSTHAVES, I promise:
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What To Do: Sheep and Wool at Springton
Also: Star Party, Yellow Springs Art Show and much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
One of annual events that celebrate the arrival of the new season has grown into a spring tradition in Chester County — “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks).
This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family...
Chief Cork Officer: 10 under $10
Great tastes and values in red wines
By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times
Did you know that the average price paid for a bottle of wine in the United States is $6.30? With the recent arsenic scare naming budget wine producers, maybe the average will go up. But, as one who is doing everything budgetary possible to move the needle upwards, I thought it would be worth some semi-scientific research...
Dinniman: PennDOT getting outside help to fix potholes
WEST CHESTER – Anyone driving the region’s roadways knows that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is struggling with keeping up with potholes on the roadways of Chester County. But now a state senator announced Thursday that the beleaguered agency will be brining in outside helpto smooth the ride.
State Sen, Andy Dinniman (D-19) issued a statement saying that PennDOT...
On Stage: A tribute to a legend
Also: shows at small area venues dominate weekend’s music scene
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few weeks, a Delaware theater veteran will be providing audiences with an up-close look at an entertainment legend — with a lifesaving foundation as the beneficiary.
What’s not to like about this?
Under the guidance of Greer Firestone, the Delaware-based production...
Spring cleaning can apply to health as well
Sometimes, a lot of little things cause big issues
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
Spring has finally sprung and after the winter we had, we deserve it! For many people, the change of season also marks an opportunity for spring cleaning inside and outside the home. If you’re like me, maybe you’ve noticed that the shrubs and grass are almost due for a trim or that the basement...
On Your Table: Spring means tasty local Asparagus
April to June is the best season for fresh local crop
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
An easy and light dish is Asparagus quiche which can be made with many spring ingredients
Asparagus is one of those spring treasures that we patiently wait for all year long. Once it’s finally in season, we want to treat it simply, letting the fresh flavor of this vegetable shine through....
Art Watch: Party down with art events
Art Parties! The Annual Chester County Art Association Invitational and the 42nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Two important art events open on the same night this week, Friday April 24th, so you will probably have to make a choice to go to either the Chester County Art Association Invitational dance party in West Chester, or the opening Gala for the Yellow...
