Make sure someone is paying attention: vote
Rambo incident underscores lack of supervision of supervisors by voters; you can fix that
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The good news, I guess, is that Ron Rambo is finally out of a job.
That it took his resignation, rather than his firing, should give all involved, especially voters in West Brandywine Township, some pause.
In case you missed it, Rambo was the long-time township manager who was...
St. Paul AME Church listed as National Historical Landmark
Third Ave. church has been presence in community since 1864
By Kyle Carrozza, The Times, Staff Writer
St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest black church in Coatesville.
COATESVILLE – St. Paul’s African Methodist Church will be officially proclaimed as a landmark in the National Register of Historic Places at a ceremony held at the church on Saturday.
Hogan: New rules invoked to protect murder witnesses
Testimony occurred before secret grand jury rather than at public hearing
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Dominique Lee, 20, (clockwise from top left), Marquis Rayner, 23, and Camren Horne, 20, all of Coatesville, are accused in the fatal shooting of Dominique Williams in June.
Instead of a preliminary hearing, three men arrested in March for a Coatesville murder were indicted under...
Coatesville can’t find hits on senior night, giving Shanahan 4-1 win
Red Raiders fail to produce offense against Eagles’ productive small ball
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville celebrated senior night on Tuesday with pictures of the seniors along the first base line.
CALN – Some nights, especially against lesser opponents, it seems like a team is waiting for the offense to arrive, for the hit that sparks the bats so they can rally past the...
New initiatives turning rescues into cherished pets
Adoption is Chester County SPCA’s goal; until then, add Mozart and spritz of vanilla
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Michele Amendola (left), kennel coordinator at the Chester County SPCA, and Carin Ford, a board member, show off a Doberman pinscher puppy that they hope will be a short-time guest at the facility.
The Doberman pinscher puppies yelped gleefully when a visitor...
Galer Estate wins 10 medals in wine competitions
Local winery has now won 46 medals just since 2011; 2011 Chardonnay wins gold
Just some of the Galer Estate medal-winning wines on display.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in just won 10 medals in international and national blinded wine competitions in the Finger Lakes, N.Y. and Sonoma, Ca., bringing its total to 46 prestigious medal awards since 2011, the first year of...
Lincoln University branch to open in Gordon Building Aug. 15
Campus to work with community, offer courses in business says president
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
COATESVILLE – Lincoln University’s President Dr. Robert R. Jennings announced official plans for Lincoln University during Monday night’s City Council meeting.
Already accepting applications, Jennings said the Gordon campus will open Aug 15. Fall semester will offer undergraduate...
Growth spurt happening on multiple levels in Modena
Energy Independence Day festival expanding – along with Mogreena Garden Project
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The creative folks in Modena who turned recycling into a successful business venture have taken the same approach to celebrations: Expand and innovate.
On Sunday, Waste Oil Recyclers will host its Fifth Annual Energy Independence Day at its four-acre complex in the...
Utility installation may spur traffic delays
Lanes will be restricted on section of Rt. 30 in Coatesville
PennDOT has roadwork scheduled in the area this coming week.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the area for the upcoming week.
Utility installation is expected to cause lane restriction on Business Rt. 30 in Coatesville between Strode and Hope Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. Tuesday...
Watercolor artist’s work on display this month
Free, public reception for Lynda Pitcherella to be held May 18
Lynda Pitcherella (left) poses with Dr. Matt Lapp and her work, which is on display at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale.
During May, Lynda Pitcherella, a local watercolor artist, will be displaying a collection of giclee prints of her watercolors at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale, where the public is invited to attend a...
