Divided board dooms motion to seek new solicitor

Board president says now is not prudent time to change By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Nicolina Sciarretta (from left), Johnna Morales, Gabrielle Hines, and Joshua Mensah stand before the audience as Principal Robert Fisher recognizes them as some of the top students in their class. CALN – In a tied decision, the Coatesville Area School Board failed to pass a motion on Tuesday night that...

Coatesville teen recognized for his leadership skills

CASH junior chosen to receive award from Widener U., NBC10 By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Noah Willett A Coatesville teen has been selected to receive a Widener University High School Leadership Award and scholarship. Noah Willett, a junior at Coatesville Area Senior High, was one of 134 students from high schools throughout the Philadelphia region chosen for their abilities to...

Exhibit to spotlight Coatesville’s steel heritage

Paintings, sculpture will be displayed at Penn State’s Great Valley campus An exhibit with some artistic and historic heft will open on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Henry Gallery at Penn State’s Great Valley campus. The unique iron and steel heritage of Chester County and the region set the background for an exhibit, which is entitled “Pennsylvania: Made in Steel.” An opening reception for...

Officer Joseph Thompson sworn in to full-time position

City Council discusses initiatives for ‘make or break year’ By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) stands with Ofc. Joseph Thompson (right) after Thompson’s swearing in ceremony. COATESVILLE – Officer Joseph Thompson was sworn in to a full-time position at Monday night’s City Council meeting. Previously a part-time officer, Thompson has a combined...

Houghton announces bid to take on Pitts

London Grove Democrat cites his record on agriculture, bi-partisanship By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Former State Representative Tom Houghton makes a point about his record of working across the aisle, in announcing Monday that he would take on veteran U.S. Rep Joe Pitts in the race for the 16th District Congressional seat. WEST HEMPFIELD — In a frosty Lancaster barn full of hay, former State...

Area artist nominated for 2014 New Music Awards

East Fallowfield singer/songwriter recognized in two categories Jiggley Jones East Fallowfield Township singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones has been nominated for the 2014 New Music Awards, MTS Management Group announced on Monday, Jan. 27. Jones received two nominations: AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC/Hot AC New Artist of the Year, a news release said. MTS Records has also been nominated...

Spur warm thoughts with summer camp plans

Brandywine Valley YMCAs holding open houses to showcase kids’  choices These youngsters at the West Chester Y give new meaning to the term “happy camper.” Perhaps thinking about summer camp will add some warmth to parents’ lives during this frigid weather. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is holding Camp Open Houses to facilitate that thought process. Upcoming dates include Feb....

Democratic commissioner won’t enter 6th District race

Citing family impact, Kathi Cozzone says she won’t run for Congress  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone A potential battle between Chester County Commissioners for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach won’t happen, a news release from Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said. “After several weeks of...

Art Partners Studio announces new director

Terry Foreman will take over reins from Lindsay Brinton Updated at 1:15 p.m. with comment from Lindsay Brinton  Terry Foreman By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The executive director and founding member of Art Partners Studio will turn over the reins of the organization to someone who has also created and nurtured an arts organization. The studio has announced the appointment of Terry...

How to get your kids to eat fruits and vegetables

It may take a little creativity and marketing, but it can be done By Nina Gundecha, Columnist, The Times All parents have faced the wrath of a five year old who refuses to eat his spinach because he doesn’t like the look of it… the taste of it… the smell of it… or, the texture of it.  In fact, he likes absolutely nothing about it and there is nothing you can do at that moment to get the five...