Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287: more than 100 years of history, honoring a Coatesville native
By Joe Felice, Special to the Times
On September 6th, I had the opportunity to enjoy the festivities at First Friday in Coatesville. While walking along the many tables and displays I was overwhelmed with joy when I came across a familiar face, Claresa Whitfield. Claresa along with John Ney had both set up a table to represent Sahler-Sedan VFW Post 287.
For John and I, this was our first time...
Inner Nature: Gene Snatcher
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
In an earlier article[1] I wrote about tardigrades, a ubiquitous and indestructible animal with an extraordinary ability to endure adverse environmental conditions. This superpower is assisted by their entry into a dormant state called “tun”, in which they lose all their water and curl up into a husk. Tardigrades in the tun state can be subjected to boiling,...
Coatesville student is Neumann’s first flag football recruit
Coatesville’s Kayla Maisch in her Neumann University uniform.
Coatesville’s Kayla Maisch has made history at Neumann University. She is the school’s first flag football recruit.
Neumann first fielded a flag football team during a one-day tournament in the spring of 2024, but the young women on that squad had enrolled before flag football became an official club sport. Not so with Maisch. She...
Coatesville residents learn about Affordable health care resources while receiving free laundry services thanks to Equity Health Center
Moira Gassenmeyer, EHC Integrated Health Director, Moses of Fluff & Fold, and Grace Fuller, EHC Community Engagement Coordinator
As national and worldwide attention was focused on Philadelphia yesterday for the presidential debate, a local Equity Health Center (EHC) event in the city of Coatesville illustrated how major progess in achieving health equity can be made with many small steps. equityhealthcenter.org
Fluff...
CASA of Delco/Chesco earns $160K federal grant
CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware & Chester Counties, which empowers community volunteers to connect with and champion children and youth involved in the child welfare system, and advocates for equity, resources, stability and permanency, has been awarded a $161,000 federal grant to support CASA’s efforts in the local community.
The monies will supplement the work of the Voices for Children Coalition,...
Op/Ed: Trails are no longer a luxury, but a must-have in many communities
By Patrick Starr, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Patrick Starr, Vice President, Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Trails and roads intersect in several ways, but from a transportation perspective they provide the same function.
In many ways, trails are more accessible to a greater number of Pennsylvanians. Trails are beloved as a safe and comfortable place to move, to see, smell, and experience...
Sec. Arkoosh gets close up look at Chesco Human Needs Network
Chester County Human Services Director Pat Bokovitz (center) gives Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh (left) and Commissioner Eric Roe (right) a tour of the Human Needs Network Call Center.
Chester County Government showcased its recently-introduced Human Needs Network service to Pennsylvania Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week, highlighting the unique initiative that...
Boys HS Golf: Unionville defeats Avon Grove
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Avon Grove today. The match result was:
Unionville 181 Avon Grove 203
Charlie Barrickman, Michael Keller, and Cole Donnelly all led the way for the Longhorns with scores of even par 35.
Unionville’s record stays at 7-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Tuesday at 3pm. It is against Rustin, and it will be held at...
HS Girls’ Golf: Unionville bests Avon Grove
The Unionville girls varsity golf team played Avon Grove on Wednesday Sept. 11th at Kennett Square Golf and Country Club. Unionville won with a match score of:
Unionville- 170 Avon Grove- 187
Sarina Patel & Reagan Wilson led the way for the Longhorns with a scores of 37 and 39.
Unionville’s record goes to 3-3 in the Ches Mont League.
Unionville’s next match is Monday September...
Boys’ HS Golf: Unionville defeats Sun Valley
The Unionville boys varsity golf team played Sun Valley Tuesday. The match result was:
Unionville 198 Sun Valley 253
Mikey Niemkiewicz and Harris Stanislawczyk led the way for the Longhorns with scores of 38.
Unionville’s record goes to 7-0 in the CM-American league.
Unionville’s next match is Wednesday at 3:30. It is against Avon Grove, and it will be held at KSGCC.
