New kiosk offers food and hope
CCIU venture in government services building offers opportunity for students, food options for county employees
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County officials celebrate the opening of the County Cup in the lobby of the county Government Services Building in Westtown. The new kiosk, offering light lunch options and hot and cold beverages, opens today. From left, celebrating the ribbon cutting:...
County poised to hike taxes for 1st time in 5 years
Increase is needed to maintain valued services, commissioners said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone will vote on the proposed 2013 budget on Dec. 13.
The Chester County Commissioners held a meeting Tuesday night to elicit comment on the preliminary 2013 budget. Even though the blueprint contains...
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...
E. Fallowfield residents challenge police budget
Residents say department’s budget is too high
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST FALLOWFIELD – Residents expressed their concerns over police spending in the township’s board of supervisors discussed the proposed 2013 budget.
A workshop for the budget was held last week, prior to the supervisors’ regular meeting in which the board looked for ways to reduce an anticipated...
CHAMPS! Coatesville grabs District 1 title
Explosive offense led by Hunt, Worley take Red Raiders to first district title since 1992
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Often, football can be a game of two halves. Two teams can start a game going blow for blow, matching each other’s touchdowns and staying relatively even for one half, only for a team to seize momentum, score, and dominate the second on the way to victory.
Such...
Coatesville school board OKs deal with Lincoln U.
University branch to open in former Gorden Elementary School building
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
CALN – In its meeting on Tuesday night, the Coatesville Area School Board voted unanimously to allow Lincoln University to lease the Gordon Facility (formerly Gordon Elementary School).
The agreement will also give Coatesville Area School District students, faculty, and their family members...
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...
City uses trust fund to avoid tax hike
$8.8 million preliminary budget includes $1.5 million infusion from reserves
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Longtime Coatesville resident Ron Suber questions City Council about its dire financial straits.
Coatesville City Council approved an $8.8 million preliminary budget Monday night, but not before amending it to eliminate a tax hike.
“I do not want to see a millage increase,”...
Meals on Wheels partners with Concordville Subaru
‘Share The Love’ event will help feed local seniors
WEST CHESTER – Meals on Wheels of Chester County announced it has partnered with Concordville Subaru (Route 202 in Concordville, just south of U.S.-1 in Chadds Ford) this holiday season to fight senior hunger.
Meals on Wheels of Chester County will be at Concordville Subaru at various times during the campaign period to provide information...
Coatesville one win from District 1 title
Red Raiders stomp Neshaminy, 63-28, for ninth straight win
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
WINNERS! Coatesville is just one win from the PIAA AAAA District One title, after thrashing Neshaminy, 63-28, Friday night.
CALN — In high school football, good teams make subtle adjustments to eke out wins in times of adversity. Great teams impose their will.
The Coatesville Red Raiders fell into...
