State Police to ramp DUI enforcement for holidays
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will join with more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” impaired driving enforcement campaign from Dec. 16, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.
Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers with high-visibility patrols and at DUI checkpoints, according...
Police: keep your car locked, hide valuables from sight
Keep it locked, local police say.
With the holiday season fast approaching, another season is upon us: auto break-in and theft season, according to local police.
With a few steps of caution, Coatesville Police advise that you can keep your car, valuables and even your home a whole lot safer this holiday season.
The first tip is to keep your car locked and windows rolled up any time your are not in...
Unionville High students give back, make Toys For Tots
Tech Ed. department continues multi-year tradition of building toys for the holidays
The 3-D Autodesk Inventor file of the toy chicken, as created by Paige Harlan.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although this is the season for giving, few things are as precious as items that are handcrafted and built with love for those less fortunate.
Once again, the Tech Education classes at Unionville High School are producing...
Turning a holiday negative into a positive
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lately, my Facebook feed has been crowded with posts of happy families stringing outdoor lights and chopping down Christmas trees. My Grinch-y little heart can’t take it. It’s only December 11th! Can’t everybody just slow their roll a bit?
We’re still digesting Thanksgiving turkey, for crying out loud. I don’t want to be sweeping up pine needles...
On Your Table: Christmas time means cookies
Holiday recipes are a big part of most family celebrations
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
These traditional ricotta cheese cookies are the star of a selection of Italian and sugary treats. Photo courtesy of Jim and Betty Bonavita
At this time of year, friends share holiday treats and stories of their family food traditions. Their recipes hold long-treasured memories kept alive...
How to handle hazardous holiday goodies
Here’s what to do when the joy of the season bites back
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time of year again, we run around, stressing over the perfect gift for that special someone. Then we bake. We eat plenty of holiday treats, sometimes those delicious morsels, bite us back.
The Holiday Guide to Dental Emergencies.
Infection – If you have pain, redness...
Super Six: Extra special holiday gift edition
Six great options for those you love
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Hooray for the holidays! The countdown to gift giving is on and I have an awesome Super Six to get you ready. Plus, I threw in one (sorta) random pick that I have been fixated on and felt compelled to share. So, without further ado…
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Otter Scouts set up ‘giving tree’ at Pets & Friends
64th Brandywine Otter Scouts at the Giving Tree. L-R: Riley Pacienza, Kyra Perkins, Corrine Perkins, Zane Page, Nicoli Morgan, Sara Ball, Samuel Castelo, Timberwolf Dylan Ball, Julian Hontz, Alex Chase, Carolyn Williams, and Assistant Otter Leader Rich Morgan.
WEST GROVE — On Sunday, November 20, Otter Scouts of the 64th Brandywine Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA) decorated their third annual...
Holiday open house events at Iron & Steel Museum
Visitors to the The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum can enjoy an open house weekend, Dec. 9 & 10.
COATESVILLE — The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will be holding a holiday-themed Open House weekend, Dec. 9 & 10 at the museum.
On Dec. 9, the museum will offer a Manion Strolls program, allowing folks to stroll through candle lit grounds, enjoy holiday refreshments, listen...
Holiday grief is focus of Chester County church
Calvary Fellowship facilitators of holiday grief seminars for those having lost a loved one due to death or are experiencing separation or divorce plan upcoming sessions, along with additional adult workshops to Help Grieving Children during the holidays. From left are Casey Jones, DivorceCare and Celebrate Victory facilitator, Care Pastor Bob VanArsdale, and David Pinkerton and Mary Derstine, GriefShare...
