Storms knock out power, down trees
A Kennett Square mother and daughter escaped injury when a tree feel on the car they were driving in — as well as live power lines, Tuesday.
A powerful line of thunderstorms and high winds Tuesday afternoon knocked out power to nearly 100,000 PECO customers in Chester County — with more than half that amount still without power Wednesday morning.
Trees were downed and shredded — taking down...
Balloon Festival provides a weekend of family fun
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A festival volunteer works to help position a tethered balloon.
TOUGHKENAMON – The Chester County Balloon Festival went on, despite a very challenging weekend forecast. Tens of thousands of visitors, from across the region, came to Chester County’s New Garden Flying Field to be a part of the fun and support the 2015 festival beneficiary – The Chester...
Cool gifts to celebrate the dad in your life
From health, to leisure time, these will bring a smile to any dad
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Father’s Day is today! Aaaaaah! A homemade card is†delightful but let’s put our heads together and come up with a cool gift to go with it. I love when magazines suggest BBQ sauce as the perfect present for Dad. SO bizarre, right? Would you ever give your mother pancake mix wrapped...
Kennett’s Caputo-Smith back in ring Sat.
Seeks return after health issues knock him off Mayweather-Pacquiao undercard
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Health issues knocked Kennett Squares Anthony Caputo Smith off the undercard of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, but he returns to the ring Saturday night in Valley Forge.
There are a lot of things that can cause a temporary elevation in a person’s blood pressure including alcohol,...
What To Do: Fathers Day means high-flying fun!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There are three types of aircraft that almost always force you to turn your gaze skyward and they all begin with the letter “h” — harrier jets, helicopters and hot air balloons. This weekend, you’ll be able to see two of the three in the skies above Chester County.
If you want to see harriers in action, you might need to go to Iraq where the plane...
Pennsbury couple honored by township
Kennett Library Director addresses name change, building plans
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Donna Murray, Director of the Kennett Public Library, updates Pennsbury’s board of supervisors and residents of library happenings, Wednesday night.
PENNSBURY — Township residents James and Lula Mae Sears received the Township Distinguished Service Award at Wednesday’s Board of Supervisors...
Rafferty to run for Attorney General
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44)
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) — who represents parts of Chester County — announced Wednesday he would run for state Attorney General in 2016. The post is currently held by Kathleen Kane, a Democrat.
Rafferty made his announcement in Harrisburg at the Pennsylvania State Troopers Headquarters in part to highlight a number of high-profile endorsements he received...
On Stage: Singer/Songwriters in spotlight
Summer scene heats up in Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chris Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional will play a show this weekend at Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.
Many of the top singer-songwriters have the ability to function equally well performing with a backing band or as a solo artist. On June 19, two very good songwriters who possess these...
County to enforce speed limits on trails
Regional Rangers Mike Trzaska (left) and Jay Erb (right) are two of eleven rangers that regualarly patrol the length of the Chester Valley Trail. They cooperate with local police to keep the trail safe and to educate trail users on sharing space on the trail.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County is placing 15 mph speed limit markers on Chester Valley and Struble trails to improve safety for the tens of...
New job? Communication might be your key skill
Find out how to fit in, work well with others to make your career take off
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Here’s what getting a new job looks like these days: bosses are working in different time zones so communication is challenging, departments are being down-sized so the workload is twice what it was, and everyone is talking about being a team player. It’s no wonder people are so worried...
