Authorities report homicide in Coatesville
Officials released few details until next of kin notified
Coatesville Police are investigating a homicide reported at 4 p.m. Thursday in the 500 block of Olive Street.
Updated at 11 a.m. Friday
Law-enforcement officials said a homicide occurred in Coatesville Thursday afternoon at approximately 4 p.m. in the the 500 block of Olive Street.
The homicide is being investigated by the Coatesville Police...
Brandywine Health Foundation awards scholarships
Dr. Cheryl Monturo, interim department chair of West Chester University’s School of Nursing, (from left) celebrates the scholarships with the recipients: Philip Kasitz, Kristen Branin, and Christine Cunningham.
Three WCU nursing students receive $1,000 to further their education
Three West Chester University School of Nursing students received $1,000 Cardiac Rehab Nursing Scholarships from the Brandywine...
Pfizer agrees to $42.9 million multi-state settlement
Pa. to get $2 million for deceptive marketing of Zyvox, Lyrica
Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced a settlement with Pfizer Inc. over deceptive drug marketing practices.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania joined 32 attorneys general in a $42.9 million multi-state settlement with Pfizer Inc., resolving allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its drugs, Zyvox and Lyrica, Pennsylvania...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls...
County’s Health Department issues ‘raw milk’ warning
News release: Kimberton Whole Foods products linked to stomach problems
The Chester County Health Department has issued a warning about raw milk products from Kimberton Whole Foods.
An alert is being issued by the Chester County Health Department, which said an an increase of severe gastroenteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy.
The distributor, Kimberton...
Local Red Cross collects holiday mail for military
At Longwood Gardens, visitors enjoy light display, light up troops’ lives
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown resident Jennifer Stokker, with her nearly 3-year-old daughter Madelyn, was the delighted winner of a 42-inch TV during a Red Cross raffle at Longwood Gardens.
At first, the visitors at Longwood Gardens Thursday night were skeptical: Were these Red Cross volunteers...
‘Flash mob’ tribute caps illustrious judicial career
Colleagues, associates conspire to interrupt jurist’s last day on bench
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Retiring Judge Howard F. Riley Jr. shakes the hands of well-wishers after his “flash mob” tribute.
On Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard F. Riley’s last day on the bench Friday, the unthinkable occurred: One of his most emphatic judicial orders was...
By popular demand, farmers’ market extends season
Chilly weather won’t preclude fresh produce and locally prepared foods, thanks to the extended season of the Coatesville Farmers Market.
Order by phone or email for pickup every other Saturday
The popularity of the Coatesville Farmers Market has prompted organizers to extend its season into the winter months, continuing the availability of fresh produce and offerings such as Nomadic Pies and...
Crowds fill Coatesville for event-packed weekend
Tree-lighting, race, parade attract spectators, participants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Maasai Harris, 9, from Caln Elementary School, shows off his form during the Festive 5K. Photo by Duane Plank
Holiday magic will continue in Coatesville after an activity-filled weekend that included the city tree-lighting, a championship football win, a successful race fund-raiser, a festive...
Hibernia Mansion gets decked out for holidays
A view of last year’s Hibernia Mansion tour illustrates the festive attention to detail.
This year’s annual Candlelight Tour will take cue from Hollywood
Scenes from 11 classic holiday movies will be represented in Hibernia Mansion this holiday season, under the glow of candlelight, during the Friends of Hibernia’s annual Candlelight Tours.
“White Christmas”, “Scrooge” and “How...
