CCIU’s Early Intervention making a big difference
Hunter and his parents together at home. If you are concerned about your child’s development contact the CCIU to set up an Early Intervention appointment today.
DOWNINGTOWN — At age four, Hunter Graham did not speak. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and was non-verbal. Now, two years later, he will attend kindergarten at Fern Hill Elementary School in West Chester thanks to...
Kennett swears in new part-time police officer
Southridge residents argue against emergency entrance
By Kelly O’Hara, Correspondent, The Times
New Kennett Township Police Officer Brandi McCoy is sworn in by District Justice Gwenn Knapp, Wednesday night, during the Board of Supervisors meeting.
KENNETT — The township welcomed a new part-time police officer to the force at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday.
Officer Brandi McCoy,...
Lewis, Truitt unite to help Safe Harbor
Nick Deminski, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74), Mary Robins, Eric Ciarrocchi and Rep. Dan Truitt (R-156) gathered after dropping off crates full of drinks to Safe Harbor in West Chester Borough.
WEST CHESTER — On Friday morning, Reps. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) and Dan Truitt (R-156) participated in a food rescue with Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) for the benefit of local homeless shelters.
“Through...
UCF tax hike may drop to 2.66%
Board hires new Vice Principal for Patton Middle School
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New Charles F. Patton Middle School Vice Principal Devin Layton addresses the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Board of Education just moments before the board voted unanimously to hire her for the post, Monday night.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — If, as they say, the devil in the details, the Unionville-Chadds Ford...
CCDC celebrates graduation with former Eagle
Jon Runyon encourages grads to keep battling challenges
By Bob Ludwig, Special to The Times
CCDC graduate Cody and his dog Claire walk in the commencement on June 8.
COATESVILLE – Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 330 pounds, former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Runyon casts a large shadow.
Even Runyon, the commencement speaker for the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) graduation, could not overshadow...
Chesco presents $25K check to County Food Bank
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank this week, at the Food Bank’s headquarters in Exton. The funds are part of the County’s annual appropriations to organizations and non-profits, and the check was presented in anticipation of the opening of the Food Bank’s Fresh2You Mobile Market later this month.
Commissioner Michelle...
Longwood’s Pancoast celebrates graduating twice
Pocopson native graduates high school, fire academy
Samantha Pancoast celebrates her graduation from Unionville High School and Fire School recently. She is shown with Andrew Yacka, her brother in law, a fellow firefighter for Longwood Fire Company, who sparked her interest in joining the volunteer company.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Samantha Pancoast of Pocopson Township has celebrated graduating from both...
Avon Grove adopts full-day kindergarten
After nearly a year of careful review and discussion, the Avon Grove School Board Thursday night approved a Full Day Kindergarten program for 2017-18 school year. The change was recommended in the district’s community-developed Strategic Plan, and is based on research that strongly shows that full day programs help better prepare children to succeed in the rest of their elementary school years.
“We...
Dinniman introduces bill to regulate electronic billboards
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19)
State Senator Andy Dinniman has introduced legislation calling for more thorough guidelines regarding the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the hearing...
KACS plans open house to celebrate new resource center
The Grand Opening of the new KACS Resource Center will be held June 15.
KENNETT SQUARE — Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), home of the Kennett Food Cupboard, is holding an Open House to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new KACS Resource Center at 138 West Cedar Street, Kennett Square.
The event on Wednesday, June 15th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m is open to the public and will showcase the newly...
