‘Concert in the park’ event in E. Fallowfield, Oct. 2

East Fallowfield Township’s Park and Recreation Board will hold a family-friendly live “Concert in the Park” event at the East Fallowfield Township Community Park on Saturday, October 2 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The event will feature a live musical performance by the Cindy McChord Trio, a fabulous musical entertainer for kids and families of all ages. She will begin at 2:00 p.m. The fabulous...

E. Fallowfield Elementary honors 9/11 victims

Students, officials gather to remember fateful day By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times Students, local elected officials and law enforcement and public safety officers gathered last week to honor the memory of those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. From left, state Sen. Andrew Dinniman, Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and State Rep. Harry Lewis join...

Fire consumes E. Fallowfield barn

By Katie Simmers, Correspondent, The Times A number of local fire companies worked to contain a barn fire Sunday in East Fallowfield on Strasburg Road. Katie Simmers photo. EAST FALLOWFIELD — Firefighters struggled for six hours to contain a barn fire on Strasburg Road, Sunday, but ultimately were unable to save the structure. More than 100,000 gallons of water was used on Sunday to contain a barn...

No injuries in E. Fallowfield home fire

Firefighters respond to a two-alarm house fire in East Fallowfield, Saturday. No injuries were reported, but the home was seriously damaged. Photo by Lindsay Abel. EAST FALLOWFIELD — No injuries were reported in a two-alarm house fire in the Manchester Farms neighborhood of the township, Saturday evening. Although initial reports said that two dogs in the home perished in the Bridal Path fire, they...

Studio perfecting art of offering affordable access

Exciting winter lineup of free classes announced Art Partners Studio – a place where artists of all ages are encouraged, inspired, nurtured and honored – has announced an exciting winter lineup, which includes free classes that will run from Feb. 18 through April 14. In addition to drawing and painting, mixed media, photography, anime, and more, new offerings include “Paint, Pencil, &...

At least two new CASD board members elected

Eight votes separate five candidates in So. Coatesville council race By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times There will be at least two new members of the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education and it could be days or even weeks before its is known if there will be one more new member, because of write-in votes. The same is true for who the winners are in a razor-thin Borough Council race in...

Reforestation effort branches out to East Fallowfield

Volunteers will join forces to plant trees that will  improve water quality Trees will be planted Oct. 26 in East Fallowfield, part of a sweeping reforestation initiative by the Brandywine Conservancy. In a far-reaching reforestation effort, community volunteers will help the Brandywine Conservancy plant 2,800 trees in Chester County this month alone. The plantings will bring the conservancy up to...

‘No Spring Chicken’ continues tour

Coatesville area artist to appear online and at Delaware festival Jiggley Jones Area singer-songwriter Jiggley Jones continues to get appetizing   exposure for his chicken. On Sunday, the East Fallowfield Township resident will be the guest on the new Totally TV Nation show at 9 p.m. Promoting his current Top 3 Roots Music Report Americana chart  EP, “No Spring Chicken,” Jones will appear on...

Murder victim’s friends and family rally to remember, prevent

Strong Faith Family Church and DVCCC hold vigil in memory of Jamica Woods By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Jamica’s cousin, Angela Shelton, sings “Take Me to the King”. She also read a poem written by her husband. COATESVILLE – Part memorial, part education to help prevent such tragedies in the future, the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County held a vigil in memory...

Death penalty to be sought in East Fallowfield murder

D.A.: Decision justified by defendant’s history of violence against victim  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Gregory A. Twyman, 44, of East Fallowfield Township, will face the death penalty for the murder of Jamica M. Woods, 37, says Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan. Calling the homicide of an East Fallowfield mother “a cold-blooded execution,” Chester County...