CASD school board looks to keep South middle school open
But formal vote put on hold; parents question class sizes
By Kyle Carrozza, Correspondent, The Times
Although no formal decision was made Tuesday night, school board members suggested that it was increasingly likely that South Brandywine Middle School would remain open, while North Brandywine would be the first target for replacement, rather than both aging middle schools.
CALN – The plans for renovating...
Artist brings history alive for painting series
Reenactors create authentic tableaus with Marshallton, Newlin as backdrops
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sarah Papenhausen (top left) and Mark Slouf help Adrian Martinez reattach his Indian hairpiece.
The process proved painstaking: A Downingtown artist shaved his head and mustache, donned handcrafted American Indian garb, and then attempted to reattach some hair – a far more...
City Council not ready to tap trust fund – yet
Vote to withdraw $2.25 million fails 5-2, but will be revisited
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville City Councilmen Jeff LoPrinzi (left) and Jarrell Brazzle listen during discussion of the city’s dire financial straits.
A vote to tap Coatesville’s dwindling trust fund to meet expenses failed Monday night 5-2, and an effort to convince a former police-chief candidate...
Some foreclosure victims may get compensation
$1.5 billion settlement with five mortgage-providers announced
State Attorney General Linda Kelly said some Pennsylvania foreclosure victims may be eligible for compensation through a multi-state $1.5 billion settlement announced today.
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Linda Kelly today announced that official notifications are being sent to approximately 29,000 Pennsylvania borrowers who lost their...
Op/Ed: Hays talks background, positions
By Mike Hays, Guest Columnist, The Times
My name is Mike Hays, and I am running to be your next state representative in Harrisburg.
I decided to run against 20-year Republican incumbent Tim Hennessey because Mr. Hennessey’s values and record no longer represent Coatesville, or the other communities within the 26th District.
But first, a little bit about me: Raised by blue-collar parents, I was...
Questions persist over ambulance fuel costs
Meeting tomorrow between W. Caln and W. Brandywine may resolve issue
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
A dispute continues over fuel costs for the Westwood Ambulance service.
WEST BRANDYWINE – A dispute over paying fuel costs for the Westwood ambulance service continued at Thursday’s board of supervisors meeting.
At a Sept. 6 meeting, supervisors from West Caln gave a presentation before...
Coatesville comeback falls short
Raiders drop last-second battle with Downingtown East, 35-34, after rallying from down 3 TD
By Kyle Carrozza, Correspondent, The Times
Coatesville gets ready to take the field Friday night against Downingtown East, a game that have as many twists and turns as any game in recent history. Kyle Carrozza photo.
CALN —Twice facing big deficits, Coatesville rallied from behind only to see its dreams of...
State house seats could be in play
GOP leaders privately worried about turnout, impact of Romney’s stumbles
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While the national races get the big attention, political insiders in the state tend to keep close tabs on races here in Chester County these days. As the population and demographics in the county have shifted in the last decade, the once-solidly Republican county is much more of a bell...
Burned dog in cage found in West Brandywine
Authorities are investigating the grisly discovery on Rt. 82
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
West Brandywine Township Police are among the agencies investigating the discovery of a burned dog on the side of Rt. 82 tonight.
The Wagontown Fire Company chief was on his way to the fire station tonight about 8 p.m. when he said he saw what appeared to be a brush fire on the side of Rt....
Reconsideration plan for police chief falls short
City manager says only two council members submitted letters of support
Updated at 2:45 p.m. with quote from Councilman Jeff LoPrinzi
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An effort to get Maj. John “Jack” W. Laufer III to change his mind about becoming Coatesville’s permanent police chief did not go as planned.
A plan to try and salvage a failed vote to hire a new police...
