Dog Day baseball clinics start Friday

KENNETT — KAU Little League invites all incoming 5th though 8th graders to two free events to welcome them to the “big fields” they will play baseball on during the 2014 fall and 2015 spring baseball seasons. All participants must reside or attend any public or private school in the Kennett Consolidated or Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.    Send article...

Newlin Fire/EMS party, Sept. 13

NEWLIN — “Count Me In!” is the message of this year’s second annual Newlin Fire & EMS Committee’s Party held in support of their Volunteer Fire Companies – Po-Mar-Lin, West Bradford and Modena. The Party will be Saturday, Sept 13 (raindate 9/14) 5pm till dusk at the Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Rd.   Food will be provided by Unionville’s famous Hood’s...

La Comunidad to hold entrepreneur workshop

KENNETT SQUARE — For the second year, La Comunidad Hispana is hosting a series of workshops for Latino entrepreneurs. “The first series of seminars was successful last year,” said Margarita Mirkil, President and Chief Executive Officer of LCH. “The workshops will give valuable information on those wanting to start a business or wanting to improve their existing venture.” “How to Succeed...

Chesco’s Usher to have Philly gallery show, Sept. 6

Contemplation 8 by Donna Usher. This work and many others will be on display, starting Sept. 6 at the LGTripp Gallery in Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA — A solo show by internationally-exhibited artist Donna Usher of Chester County will open at the LGTripp Gallery in the Old City section of Philadelphia beginning September 6. Usher’s show has already garnered an outstanding review by Dr. Burt Wasserman,...

What To Do: Fountains, Fireworks and…ABBA at Longwood

Also: Blues at The Brandywine River Museum and Lanchester Fiddlers Picnic By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Some of the final Fountains and Fireworks shows before the historic Longwood Gardens fountains begin a two-year renovation project will happen late this summer. This week, the music of ABBA is featured. One of the top summertime attractions in the Brandywine Valley is the annual Festival...

Sheriff’s 3rd annual cruise night to benefit K-9, Friday

WESTTOWN — The Chester County Sheriff’s K-9 Unit will host its third Annual “Cruise Night” from 5:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m, Friday evening at the Government Services Center Building located at 601 Westtown Road, just of US-202. Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and her deputies have organized the event to bring awareness to the six K-9 units in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office which...

What To Do: Kennett Symphony at Longwood

Also, a ‘peach’ of a festival at Linvilla, Old Fiddlers’ Picnic and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Kennett Symphony of Chester County will present a show titled “Symphony Under the Stars” at 7 p.m. at Longwood Gardens’ Open Air Theatre on Aug. 9. When certain things get paired together, the result is unbeatable combination — things like fresh ripe peaches...

Color photo pioneer had roots in Downingtown

William C. South WEST CHESTER — Who knew that one of the pioneers of color photography lived in Downingtown? Jim LaDrew, a retired photo finisher and local historian thought William C. South was worthy of remembrance. He collaborated with Pamela Powell, Photo Archivist of Chester County Historical Society, to post South’s story on Wikipedia. According to Powell, “South was a Renaissance man who...

Shelter dogs part of Longwood production

Delaware Humane Society Animal Caretakers don depression era costumes to appear in the production, ‘Annie,’ and bring attention to adoptable dogs who are available at the Delaware Humane Society. Nancy Castiglione (left) is holding Big Mac while Crystal Castiglione is photographed with Whopper. KENNETT — Two Chihuahua mix dogs understand Orphan Annie’s quest to find her ‘forever home.’ Up...

Aguilera hired as LCH receptionist

Yasbeth Aguilera KENNETT SQUARE — La Comunidad Hispana has hired Yasbeth Aguilera of West Grove as front office receptionist. Aguilera is attending West Chester University and is studying business management. She previously was employed as member of member services representative for the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley in Kennett Square.    Send article as PDF   ...