Bridge Academy mural captures city’s past, present, and future
Academy unveils culmination of 30 weeks of students’ teamwork and learning
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Students pull down the curtain to reveal their finished mural. The painting was designed and painted by Bridge Academy students with help from the Art Partners Studio.
Art is always more than just art. At its best, art captures consciousness, the present that the artists exist...
Ex-township manager waives preliminary hearing
Former West Brandywine Township official faces trial on theft, forgery charges
Former West Brandywine Township Manager Ronald A. Rambo Jr. waived his preliminary hearing on theft, forgery charges.
Although Hollywood would likely label a screenplay based on the former West Brandywine Township manager’s embezzlement of more than $400 from his employer – including eight movie tickets –...
Coatesville police investigating hit-and-run accident
Victim reportedly rear-ended on Sunday at 2:05 p.m.
On Sunday at 2:05 p.m., Coatesville officers were called to investigate a hit-and-run accident in the area of Rt. 82 and Diamond Alley, Officer Rob Kuech reported. A while, older-model Honda Accord reportedly rear-ended the victim’s vehicle and fled eastbound in the 100 block of Diamond, police said.
No injuries occurred, but he victim’s vehicle...
Good deeds beget others on North Eighth Avenue
Posse of volunteers convenes for front-yard makeover
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A group of high-energy volunteers work to make a home in the unit block of North Eighth Avenue less inviting to vandals.
A well-placed complaint produced a Coatesville home spruce-up that would be envied by TV remodeling gurus for its efficiency and enthusiasm.
The makeover project evolved during...
At Strawberry Festival, fun ways to stay cool
Four-day extravaganza of events runs through Sunday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s 2013 Strawberry Festival runs through Sunday.
On a sultry summer day, the breeze at the top of the 2013 Strawberry Festival Ferris wheel should beckon.
The four-day Brandywine Health Foundation’s extravaganza featuring food, fireworks, entertainment,...
‘On the road’ meeting leads to South Coatesville
County commissioners to convene at Public Safety Training Campus
The county commissioners will hold their June 5 public meeting at 7 p.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville.
When the Chester County Commissioners hit the road for their third 2013 meeting outside West Chester, the location will offer attendees a look at a relatively new county facility.
On Wednesday,...
Nonprofit’s donation hits high note at CASH
David’s Drive 831 provides piano to school’s Meistersingers in alum’s memory
Kelsey Brinton (from left), a CASH senior and Meistersingers’ co-president; Samantha Turner, David Turner Jr.’s sister and a former Meistersinger; David Turner Sr.; Joy Turner; and Jocelyn Brown, a CASH senior and 2012-2013 Meistersingers’ honor soloist.
A 20-year-old Coatesville Area...
Annual Strawberry Festival poised to blossom
Four-day extravaganza at Brandywine Hospital opens tonight
This berry special outfit was featured in the Strawberriest Kids Contest during the 2012 Strawberry Festival.
The 2013 Strawberry Festival, an annual, four-day extravaganza featuring fireworks, entertainment, music, rides, vendors, and international culinary options on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, opens Thursday night at 5 p.m.
For over...
CASD to purchase Cumberland Insurance Group building
District to set next year’s budget at $144 million, including 3.6% property tax increase
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education voted Wednesday night to purchase this 38,100-square foot building in Sadsbury.
CALN – Coatesville Area School Board voted to purchase a new building at its meeting on Tuesday night at the 9/10 Center.
Located...
Memorable vista redux for Forget-Me-Not gala
Chester County SPCA’s fund-raiser returns to home of E. Marlborough animal advocates
East Marlborough Township Supervisors’ Chairman Cuyler Walker, shown with several of his Labradors, will host the upcoming Chester County SPCA’s Forget-Me-Not Gala with his wife, Katie Ryan Walker.
Those who missed last year’s memorable Forget-Me-Not Gala will get another chance to enjoy a spectacular Unionville...
