Library system wants to book survey input
Online questionnaire designed to gauge future needs of community
Library patrons, such as those who frequent the Coatesville branch, are being asked to provide input on the library system’s future operations.
With an eye toward the future, the Chester County Library System (CCLS) and its 16 member libraries are reaching out to the community for help to guide the development of its strategic...
Art Watch: John Hannafin
An authentic creative voice
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on brightly colored neo-impressionist work of local popular artist John Hannafin. John grew up in West Chester in a bucolic setting of a centuries old stone home surrounded by green farmlands and historic properties.
While he may be most nationally famous for his “Art Across America”...
Costello-DiGiorgio battle could have wide-ranging impact
Gerlach’s decision not to seek reelection touches off primary fight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
That shattering and creaking sound you heard this week wasn’t from the extreme cold (unless you were near my nearly half-century old bones), but what would appear to be the shattering of a fragile unity among Chester County Republicans.
When Jim Gerlach announced Monday that he would not seek...
Iron and Steel Museum celebrates Rebecca Lukens
Museum honors triumphs of one of nation’s most influential women
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Susannah Brody depicts Rebecca Lukens, an important figure in the history of Coatesville and American industrialism.
COATESVILLE – The National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum celebrated Rebecca Lukens’s 220th birthday on Thursday night at the Graystone Mansion.
Storyteller Susannah...
County officials team up for firearms safety course
D.A., sheriff want gun owners to be educated, responsible
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (right) is teaming with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan to offer citizens a firearms safety course.
In Chester County, the right to bear arms carries a responsibility for safety, according to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny”...
11-time drunk-driver gets maximum sentence
Judge agrees with prosecutor that public needs to be protected
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
In the Chester County annals of gambling, a 51-year-old Devon man specialized in Russian roulette, prosecutors said.
In arguing for a maximum drunken-driving sentence, Deputy District Attorney Carlos Barraza said Douglas C. Gibboney had been putting county citizens at risk for more than...
Coatesville keeps emotions in check to beat WC East 52-43
Coatesville battles through strange refereeing, controls focus and score
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Nafisa Saunders earns two of her 18 on the night. Saunders was Coatesville’s go-to, coming up with steals and earning trips to the line.
CALN – In order to win, sometimes teams must not only overcome the opposition but overcome the referees as well.
In a game that, for much of...
D.A.: Former city detective faces new theft charges
Gerald D. Pawling accused of stealing from evidence room to pave driveway
Updated at 4:55 p.m. with comment from defense attorney
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville Police detective, faces new theft charges.
A former Coatesville Police detective, previously charged with stealing over $40,000 from the police union and Police Athletic League,...
Coatesville VA celebrates new addition
$5 million hospice unit will offer state-of-art care
The Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Coatesville celebrated the addition of a new $5 million hospice unit on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
At the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, cause for celebration occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 7, as VA leadership and employees, veterans, community members, and representatives of elected officials...
County commissioners retain leadership structure
With unanimous votes, Costello reelected chair, Cozzone, vice-chair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left) ,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello voted Tuesday to retain last year’s leadership structure.
During the first sunshine meeting of 2014, the Chester County Commissioners voted to continue last year’s leadership structure.
With unanimity,...
