Coatesville Council names temporary police chief
Jim Bell, who previously led departments in Valley Township and Cheyney University, got the nod
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – City council named former Valley Township and Cheyney University police chief Jim Bell as acting police chief at its Monday meeting.
The decision to appoint Bell, 70, was an addition to the agenda and was a unanimous 5-0 decision; council president...
Oft-maligned county workers get commended
Domestic Relations Office praised for delivering deserved financial support to children
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Employees from the enforcement unit of the Domestic Relations Office fill the jury box in Courtroom Two for a group photo.
Imagine trying to wrangle child-support payments from individuals determined to avoid them or playing a role in jailing someone chronically...
County official elected to regional post for statewide advocacy group
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone will represent District Five of the Pa. County Commissioners Association
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said she is looking forward to representing the region for the state’s County Commissioners Association.
When local officials grapple with the aftershocks of state and federal mandates, the County Commissioners...
Coatesville Rotary awards grants to four organizations
Coatesville Youth Initiative, Meals on Wheels, HandiCrafters and Community Dental Center given $2,000
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Grant awardees share a moment with leaders of the Coatesville and district Rotary after the chapter presented $2,000 grants to four local organizations, Thursday. From left: Brian Tagliaferro from Handicrafters, Regina Horton Lewis from Chester County Community Dental...
Living History: A tale of two names, Marshallton and the Marshalton Inn
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
Martin’s Tavern played a key role in the Revolutionary War and went on to become a central location in Marshallton for almost 200 years.
Visitors to Chester County know the area for its rolling hills and a kaleidoscope of colors in the Fall, but few are deeply familiar with its rich heritage dating back well over 300 years. William Penn made the first land...
Inaugural Veterans Court graduation draws crowd
‘It saved my life,’ a graduate of the new diversionary program said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State Supreme Court Justice Seamus P. McCaffery, (left) who served in the Marines and Air Force, and lawyer James E. McErlane, a Navy veteran, chat with officials after the program.
The Vietnam veteran warned the audience in advance that he wasn’t “an elegant speaker,”...
Tourism officials welcome all to renovated info center
After months of renovations, historic building in Longwood Gardens’ shadow has reopened
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The administrative staff of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau has moved into the newly renovated, historic building.
No wonder local tourism officials are excited: new digs on the grounds of Longwood Gardens in a building steeped in Chester County...
Chester County SPCA touts ‘Summer of Love’
A groovy discount will enable residents to adopt a pet cat, dog, hamster, even an iguana
BooBoo, a pitbull terrier, is one of the Chester County SPCA animals looking for a loving home.
The Chester County SPCA thinks it would be groovy if county residents would consider giving homes to some of its animals.
To encourage adoption, the independent nonprofit agency is featuring a Summer of Love special...
Trash-tossin’ teens to give recycling a big boost
ServiceCorps participants will welcome unwanted goods at green-minded festival
R.J. Hammond really used his head to promote recycling at last year’s festival.
Start collecting: Teen participants in the Coatesville Youth Initiative’s summer ServiceCorps are seeking your unwanted clothes, shoes, electronics, plastic and more.
The second Annual Coatesville Recycling & Living Green Festival...
What is wellness?
It takes thought, planning and maybe even some changes to live a healthy life
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, MS, DC, Columnist, The Times
If you aren’t sick, does that mean you’re healthy? How about if you aren’t depressed? Does that mean you’re happy? For most people, the answer to these questions would be “no.” However, how often do we base our state of health on symptoms, or lack thereof?
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