What To Do: Sheep and Wool at Springton

Also: Star Party, Yellow Springs Art Show and much more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times One of annual events that celebrate the arrival of the new season has grown into a spring tradition in Chester County — “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks). This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event...

Chief Cork Officer: 10 under $10

Great tastes and values in red wines By Brian Gurnham, Columnist, The Times Did you know that the average price paid for a bottle of wine in the United States is $6.30?  With the recent arsenic scare naming budget wine producers, maybe the average will go up.  But, as one who is doing everything budgetary possible to move the needle upwards, I thought it would be worth some semi-scientific research...

Dinniman: PennDOT getting outside help to fix potholes

WEST CHESTER – Anyone driving the region’s roadways knows that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is struggling with keeping up with potholes on the roadways of Chester County. But now a state senator announced Thursday that the beleaguered agency will be brining in outside helpto smooth the ride. State Sen, Andy Dinniman (D-19) issued a statement saying that PennDOT is...

On Stage: A tribute to a legend

Also: shows at small area venues dominate weekend’s music scene By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Over the next few weeks, a Delaware theater veteran will be providing audiences with an up-close look at an entertainment legend — with a lifesaving foundation as the beneficiary. What’s not to like about this? Under the guidance of Greer Firestone, the Delaware-based production of...

PennDOT announces road, lane closings

Spring means one thing on Pennsylvania’s roadways. Okay, two things: potholes and construction. While the former continues to be a concern in the Chester County area, the latter is starting up for the warm weather renovation season. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that there will be some road closures in the county in the coming weeks to accommodate utility...

Spring cleaning can apply to health as well

Sometimes, a lot of little things cause big issues By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times Spring has finally sprung and after the winter we had, we deserve it!  For many people, the change of season also marks an opportunity for spring cleaning inside and outside the home.  If you’re like me, maybe you’ve noticed that the shrubs and grass are almost due for a trim or that the basement or...

County Commissioners present ChesPenn Dental with $25K check

Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone and ChesPenn Community Dental Development and Marketing Director Tamara Fox. (Front row) Alicia Acevedo, Shyanne Gregor, Jeremiah Burson, Marion Kamara and Cyan Campbell-Jones, all students at East Fallowfield Elementary School. COATESVILLE — The Chester County Commissioners presented...

On Your Table: Spring means tasty local Asparagus

April to June is the best season for fresh local crop By Cathy Branciaroli,  Food Correspondent, The Times An easy and light dish is Asparagus quiche which can be made with many spring ingredients Asparagus is one of those spring treasures that we patiently wait for all year long. Once it’s finally in season, we want to treat it simply, letting the fresh flavor of this vegetable shine through....

Art Watch: Party down with art events

Art Parties! The Annual Chester County Art Association Invitational and the 42nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times Two important art events open on the same night this week, Friday April 24th, so you will probably have to make a choice to go to either the Chester County Art Association Invitational dance party in West Chester, or the opening Gala for the Yellow Spring...

SPCA hosts annual Walk For Paws, April 26

A lovable and highly adoptable dog from the Chester County SPCA enjoying a day out of the shelter at a prior Walk for Paws event. The Chester County SPCA is inviting the community to join them and celebrate the 28th Annual Walk for Paws event on Sunday, April 26 at Hibernia Park in Coatesville. A 5k Run has been added to this year’s Walk for Paws event, which will also include the traditional mile-long...