LCH celebrates 50 years
Chester County Commissioner, Josh Maxwell and LCH CEO, Ronan Gannon.
LCH Health and Community Services celebrated 50 years of serving the community with its 50th Anniversary dinner celebration hosted at Greenwood Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware. On Wednesday, October 4th, over 150 donors and members of the community gathered to honor the mission and growth of LCH Health and Community Services.
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What To Do: Get spicy at WC Chili Cookoff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides.
On October 8, West Chester will be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of the West Chester...
Avon Grove HS students named National Merit Semifinalists
Avon Grove High School seniors Tyler Dalton and Sindhuja Kanamarlapudi have been selected as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists.
Avon Grove High School (AGHS) seniors Tyler Dalton and Sindhuja Kanamarlapudi have been named semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. The program recognizes students whose academic strengths are amongst the best in the country and provides scholarship...
Connect Thru Cancer announces Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Scholarship Award
Connect Thru Cancer (CTC) is delighted to announce a new memorial scholarship honoring the life of Cammie Hall Sanders, a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister and friend who passed away in 2023 after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
The Cammie Hall Sanders Memorial Award will be presented annually to a local Chester County high school senior who has been personally impacted by a parent’s/guardian’s...
Local store ‘Our Dot Art’ invites artists and art lovers to its Grand Opening on October 7
Our Dot Art owner Shane Cloyd
Amidst the creative pulse of our community, an exciting venture is about to launch. Our Dot Art 156 — located at Lincoln Hwy E, Coatesville, PA 19320 — is unveiling a fresh platform for art that promises to be the talk of the town.
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 7, Our Dot Art will open its doors to the public from noon to 7pm. Conveniently, this artistic...
YMCA commends staff for use of CPR in emergency; highlights need for training
YMCA of Greater Brandywine staff perform life-saving CPR drills at the organization’s annual Lifeguard Competition.
Last month, a group of friends was traveling on U.S. Route 322 when they noticed a disabled vehicle on the side of the road. The friends were surprised to see a woman performing CPR on an infant – and were even more surprised to see that no other cars had stopped to help.
Although...
What To Do: Chester County Day celebrates 82nd anniversary
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Day (locations around Chester County, 610-431-5301, www.chestercountyday.com) is one of the oldest annual events in the Brandywine Valley.
On October 7, the 2023 Chester County Day, which will be held in and around West Chester, is celebrating its 82nd anniversary and is honoring the 130th anniversary of Chester County Hospital.
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UCFSD kicks off centennial celebrations
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) is thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in the history of the district – the upcoming Centennial School Year! For a century, the UCFSD community has been dedicated to fostering excellence in education, and now it’s time to celebrate this remarkable journey together.
As the district embarks on this momentous occasion, they invite all members...
What To Do: Dressage at Devon, Downingtown FallFest
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dressage at Devon
Quite a few events on this weekend’s calendar are welcoming the fall season but one is closing out an annual spring and summer tradition in the Brandywine Valley.
Chester County’s annual schedule of equestrian activities is getting near the end – but it’s not quite there yet.
The annual Dressage at Devon (Devon Horse Show grounds,...
Fuller named President of West Chester Area Senior Center
Stacey L. Fuller
Gawthrop Greenwood attorney and managing partner Stacey L. Fuller has been named President of the Board of Directors for the West Chester Area Senior Center. WCASC serves more than 1,700 seniors each year through health and wellness programs, information and assistance services, and computer and technology support.
“We feel most fortunate to have Stacey step into our Board President...
