A list to help have a healthier mouth in 2016
Instead of resolutions, a checklist for better dental health
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hate resolutions. Instead of a few well-intentioned destined to fail resolutions, I prefer to make a list. A simple list of some of the many things I would like to accomplish (or make progress toward) during the year.
By now, most resolutions have already become a memory of a good...
Restricted travel on Route 52: Jan 19 – 26th
Gas main installation scheduled
KENNETT TOWNSHIP – Travel restrictions are scheduled on eastbound Route 52 (Kennett Pike) between Hillendale Road and Byron Road in Kennett Township beginning Tuesday, January 19, for utility construction by PECO Energy, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said today. Utility crews will work weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM through...
Bluebirds sign Radu, Green
Tyreese Green
The West Chester Bluebirds have signed former Temple Owl’s punter George Radu and Lincoln Lions lineman Tyreese Green for the 2016 season.
Radu punted for the Owls’ in the 1999 and 2000 seasons where he averaged 36.6 yards per punt, he also holds a team record 12 punts in one game. Since leaving Temple, Radu has become a successful kicking coach.
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UHS’ marching band named grand champs: Taxslayers Gator Bowl
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Happy members of Unionville High’s marching band take a moment to enjoy being named Grand Champions.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – Chester County’s own Unionville High School marching band took home the title of 1st place and was named overall Grand Champion – Class A at the January 2nd ‘Taxslayers’ Gator Bowl. The band took home an impressive...
Historic Kennett Square’s annual update 2016 announced
KENNETT SQUARE – The community is invited to attend Historic Kennett Square’s annual update scheduled for January 28, 6 PM, at Genesis Health Care Building (Garden Level), 101 East State Street, Kennett Square.
The evening will feature guest speaker, Todd J. Poole, Managing Principal, 4Ward Planning Inc. and Kennett Economic Consultant. Light refreshments will be served.
To learn more...
AG’s 5th grade art showcased at Brandywine River Museum
‘Imagine Brandywine’ project features the changing farmscapes of the Avon Grove District
Drawings by 160 fifth grade students from Avon Grove Intermediate School are on display at the Brandywine River Museum – Chadds Ford, through the end of February. The artwork is inspired by the disappearing farmscapes that used to dominate the Avon Grove School District. Art students examined...
On Your Table: Slow cooker recipes warm up winter nights
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent
In deepest, darkest winter, a surefire cooking solution is to pull out the slow cooker. Crock pot recipes are an ideal way to beat cold outdoor temperatures since these dishes warm us from the inside and help keep us cozy when the days are short and the nights are long. They can transform any kind of food into something fragrant and tender.
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‘Chick-chats’ coming up in Oxford, Pocopson
Now that the winter solstice has passed and daylight is gradually increasing, many are already looking forward to the sights and sounds of spring. We all recognize the iconic “peep” sound of baby chicks and associate it with spring, but many also know that with this sound comes the promise of delicious and nutritious fresh eggs, bug and weed control, fantastic fertilizer and friendly pets! These...
Super Six: A new year of cool items
From new looks to new tastes, a bit of something for everyone
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Normally, I reveal my Super Six on the first Sunday of the month…but, I had to discuss New Year’s resolutions, so, here it is…a week late, but never a dollar short:
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Letter: UCF proposed budget is outrageous