TCHS students bring cheer to families in need

Students, faculty and staff from TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus raised over $13,000 to help purchase new items, goods, toys and clothing for economically disadvantaged families. DOWNINGTOWN — Students from all three Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses and the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) brought an abundance of hope to Chester County...

Gabriel’s Gift: Adopt an older dog and save

Gabriel WEST CHESTER — The Brandywine Valley SPCA has announced a special end of the year Adoption Promotion for harder to place dogs at its West Chester and New Castle locations. An anonymous donor will be subsidizing the adoption fee for any dog over 6 months old. The special will run till the end of the year.  The story behind why this promotion is called Gabriel’s Gift: a grieving dog owner...

On Your Table: Easy finger foods for the holidays

By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times While cheese balls conjure up images of mom and dad’s cocktail parties, they are now much in the rage and so easy to serve or take as gifts to holiday parties. As the height of the holidays approach, many of us will either host or go to festive gatherings which are all about lots of food and drink. And with the mad dash of shopping, decorating and...

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...

Coatesville’s Shop with a Cop brightens holidays for local kids

Community, local law enforcement, volunteers and organizations come together for 14th year By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times McGruff the Crime Dog was on hand to greet the officers and children participating in the 14th annual Shop with a Cop Saturday morning at the Parkesburg Wal-Mart. COATESVILLE – Christmas came early for 78 children in the city Saturday morning, as they were selected...

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...

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...