Reflecting on 2012 and creating a plan for success in 2013
Defining success is often the first step to reaching it
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of high school students at CASH during National Education Week. A former teacher of mine contacted me, as well as several former Coatesville Graduates, and asked that we speak about “success.” I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with...
Children’s artistic creations to be displayed, sold
Proceeds will fund supplies to continue outreach with future programs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This three-by-four-foot fish painting on a large wooden panel was done by a group of children aged 6 to 16 at Regency Community Park. It is priced at $395.
A longtime artist and educator, Michelle Dirks has seen her share of talent over the years, yet she said she continues to be...
City police chief’s swearing-in attracts large crowd
Well-wishers included large contingent of area law-enforcement
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Magisterial District Judge Gregory Hines (left) administers the oath to Stephen T. Johnson as his son, Stephen T. Johnson Jr., holds the Bible.
A heavy police presence accompanied Coatesville’s City Council meeting Monday night, with uniformed officers from multiple locales spilling into...
Coatesville-area ‘Shop with a Cop’ a roaring success
From siren-blasting caravan to shopping carts, children get crowd-pleasing ride
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Torey, 7, shows her enthusiasm for the “Shop with a Cop” program as Chester County Deputy Sheriff Natalie Berry pushes the cart.
The scene looked as alarming as it sounded: Two school buses blowing a red light on East Lincoln Highway with more than 30 emergency...
On to Hershey! Coatesville advances to state title game
Red Raiders claim Eastern PA AAAA title, hold off LaSalle 42-35
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville High School football coach Matt Ortega addresses his team after it defeated LaSalle College to advance to the PIAA AAAA championship game in Hershey, Friday night.
DOWNINGTOWN – While skill and schemes are necessary to win games, any team that makes a deep playoff run must also have...
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...
Volunteers being sought for tax-help program
Volunteers are being sought for the VITA program, a tax-assistance initiative run by Life Transforming Ministries.
Training offered to assist low-income earners with IRS returns
Each year since 2004, low- and moderate-income households have received help from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a partnership-driven initiative of Life Transforming Ministries, which is currently seeking...
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...
Mark calendars to avoid being felled by flu
The Bridge Academy and Community Center is teaming up with Walgreen’s Pharmacy in Coatesville to provide free flu shots.
Free shots will be dispensed Dec. 18 at Bridge Academy
It’s still flu season, and there’s no excuse to be stricken: Free shots will be available on Dec. 18.
A partnership between the Bridge Academy and Community Center and Walgreen’s Pharmacy, the free clinic will be...
Santa photo one way to assist homeless pets
Half of proceeds will benefit Chester County SPCA
Purchasing a photo of your pet with Santa this weekend is one way to help the Chester County SPCA.
“Dear Santa: It’s been a tough year. We were very good, but we lost our homes anyway. What we’d like most for Christmas is a family to love us.”
The Chester County SPCA, which authored the letter on behalf of animals seeking adoption, would like...
