CCDC prom makes for sweet dreams
Special needs students enjoy a night to shine
By Bob Ludwig, Special To The Times
D.J. Proctor, a CCDC student, and his guest, Melanie Serrano of Coatesville, pose for their official prom photograph.
COATESVILLE — “Sweet Dreams,” the theme of the 10th annual prom at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) became sweet memories for the nearly 150 students...
Woodland named VA Police Officer of the Year
Officer honored as tops at mid-size VA facility
Paul Woodland
CALN — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Officer Paul Woodland with the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center Police Department (VAPD) is VA Police Officer of the Year of a medium-sized VA medical center.
“Each of you and your teams are doing an outstanding job every day protecting our Veterans, staff...
YMCA caps youth running program with 5K, June 4
More than 1,500 girls and boys from throughout Chester County will show the teamwork and confidence they’ve learned as two important YMCA of Greater Brandywine after-school programs end their season with a 5K event set for 9 a.m. June 4.
The Y’s largest classes of participants ever for Girls on the Run and STRIDE will lace up their sneakers and put their lessons in action during the family fun...
Obituaries: Gary V. Taylor
Gary V. Taylor
Gary V. Taylor, age 61, of West Grove, PA, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Pamela McWilliams Taylor, with whom he shared 30 year of marriage.
Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Wm. Frank and Adele Willey Taylor of Claymont, DE.
Gary was employed by Genesis Health Care, Kennett Square for the past 14 years....
Unionville Rugby Sevens wins pair of matches
The Unionville Rugby Sevens team.
Unionville Boys Rugby sent two teams to compete in the Under 19 bracket at the Subaru 7’s Tournament in Delaware this weekend — posting key victories in the Rugby Sevens tournament.
Unlike more traditional rugby — which features 15 to a side — Sevens uses seven players per side and features a much faster pace of play. For the first time, Rugby Sevens will played...
Obituaries: Emily S. Stauffer Schneider
Emily S. Stauffer Schneider
Emily S. Stauffer Schneider, age 98, Kennett Square, PA, died Saturday May 14, 2016 at Kendal At Longwood retirement community. She was the wife of the late Walther F. Schneider who died in 1999 and with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.
Born in Lansdale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Oliver S. and the late Lillian (Cressman) Stauffer.
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Super Six: A bit early, but awesome
Get ready for Summer with these exciting options
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I realize that technically my Sunday Super Six isn’t due until next weekend. However, I will be surrounded by a pile of Kleenex as I attempt to draft a proper graduation post. Therefore, here are my current obsessions to kick off SUMMER 2016 (even though it still doesn’t feel like Mother Nature is holding...
On Stage (Extra): Terry, Trivium top busy local music schedule
Heavier than usual performance schedule tabbed for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jesse Terry tops a lengthy list of live music acts hitting the stage locally Saturday night.
There is a pretty heavy live music schedule for this area for May 21 and it ranges from light to heavy. Jesse Terry is the lightest — and earliest — while Trivium is the heaviest — and...
Man wanted in police run-over attempt
Tyrell Winchester
Local police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending a Philadelphia man charged with attempting to run over a Willistown police officer Thursday night.
Tyrell Winchester is wanted for attempted murder and related charges after reportedly trying to run over a police officer in an allegedly stolen vehicle. Winchester was last seen in Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware...
What To Do: Chester County Studio Tour keeps on growing
Also: Food truck fest in Kennett Square, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nancy Swope is just one of the many Chester County artists featured during this weekend’s Chester County Studio Tour.
With a weather forecast that indicates a very good chance for conditions ranging from unpleasant to downright dismal (high of 57 degrees and 100 per cent chance of rain), it might not be...
