Coatesville man shot, killed after allegedly slashing deputy
WEST CHESTER — A Coatesville man was shot and killed Tuesday after apparently attacking and stabbing a Sheriff’s deputy at the Chester County Justice Center, according to District Attorney Tom Hogan.
Although details remain a bit unclear, the dead man was identified as Curtis Smith. Just after 11 a.m. Smith reportedly entered the courthouse and slashed a deputy with a knife. He was then shot...
Roses allow DePedros to share love of community, late daughter
Lisa’s Roses keep memory alive, bring smiles to many in area
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
A rainbow of 11,000 roses, all waiting to put smiles on peoples’ faces in memory of Lisa DePedro.
COATESVILLE — 11,000 roses were cleaned, cut and waiting for customers at the Coatesville Flower Shop Friday, the day of Lisa’s Roses. Each year, Greg and Dorrie DePedro give away...
Kennett Brewing Company – craft beer, farm fresh dining & local flare
Local owners invite you to ‘stop on by’…
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – The Kennett Brewing Company (KBC), quietly tucked away at 109 S. Broad Street, is historic Kennett Square’s latest unique eatery and watering hole. Locally owned and managed, KBC has the feel of a ‘word of mouth’ destination where visitors get the sense, upon approaching...
Resale Book Shoppe hosts ‘teacher appreciation’ book sale Saturday
Sale proceeds benefit Kennett Area Senior Center
(l-r)Volunteers Pat Blades, Carol Antes, and Karen Martin hold out a welcome sign for the August 29 Teacher Appreciation Sale at the Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe at 113 S. Union Street.
The Kennett Square Resale Book Shoppe – 113 S. Union Street, Kennett Square, is holding a Teacher Appreciation Sale on Saturday, August 29, from 9 –...
Birthright citizen challenge is a slippery slope
Can citizenship be taken away by a whim?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Much in line with the old Chinese curse, we live in interesting times.
Arguably, though, with more than one Republican presidential candidate arguing for repeal (or downright ignoring of) the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, suggesting that the children of illegal immigrants to the United States should be denied citizenship...
Fire consumes E. Fallowfield barn
By Katie Simmers, Correspondent, The Times
A number of local fire companies worked to contain a barn fire Sunday in East Fallowfield on Strasburg Road. Katie Simmers photo.
EAST FALLOWFIELD — Firefighters struggled for six hours to contain a barn fire on Strasburg Road, Sunday, but ultimately were unable to save the structure.
More than 100,000 gallons of water was used on Sunday to contain a barn...
Four charged in E. Bradford slaying
Four have been charged with Thursday night’s slaying of a 17-year old high school student in East Bradford. From top left clockwise, Darrell Woodward, Onray Winfield, Gerald Myers and Byron Stevens.
Local law enforcement officials tell a chilling story of a West Chester-area high school student who was brutally killed over a small amount of marijuana and $30 and left to die from a gunshot to...
What To Do: Soar at the New Garden Festival of Flight
Also, Stars, Butterflies and more fill the later summer skies
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Greg Koontz Flying Farmer/Truck Top landing stunt is just one of many featured activities and thrills this weekend at the New Garden Flying Field’s Festival of Flight.
One of Chester County’s oldest and best traditional County events is the annual air show at the New Garden Flying Field...
Authorities seek answer on burned dog in Coatesville
Chester County SPCA’s Humane Society Police officer, Kelsey Beam inspects a Coatesville dumpster where the charred body of a dog was discovered this week.
COATESVILLE — Local authorities want to know who left the charred remains of a dog in a city dumpster this week.
The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) said Thursday that it is currently seeking information with regard to the burned body of a dog found...
On Stage: Howard Jones looks to go beyond pop
Also; Ex-Byrd still flies; Ruder Than You at The Flash for Strummer Foundation
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
80s Pop icon Howard Jones plays a pair of local dates, Thursday in Wilmington and Monday in Sellersville.
Howard Jones, a New Wave icon who was one of the forefathers of synth-pop, is currently touring in America and treating his stateside fans to three completely different shows.
Jones,...
