Police describe dangerous use of dinner plate
39-year-old Coatesville mother charged with assaulting daughter
On Thursday at 10:13 p.m., Officer Brenden M. Boyle responded a residence in the 300 block of East Lincoln Highway for a report of a domestic disturbance between a mother and daughter. The investigation revealed that Tiffany Pennington, 39, had thrown a dinner plate at the girl, causing a laceration to her right leg, police said.
The...
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public support...
Caln Board of Commissioners names new police chief
Joseph Elias, major in the state police department, returns to Chester County
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Joseph Elias was appointed Caln Police Chief Thursday night. A resident of Lititz, Elias returns to Chester County after starting his career here 28 years ago.
CALN – The Township Board of Commissioners named Joseph Elias the new Chief of Police at its meeting Thursday night.
Elias,...
Alleged careless driving leads to drug charges
Police said two West Chester residents arrested for possession with intent to deliver
A vehicle stop for alleged careless driving on Wednesday at 2:13 a.m. on Strode Avenue at West Lincoln Highway led to multiple charges for a trio of West Chester residents, Coatesville police said.
Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech found the driver Jose Flecha, 26, operating the vehicle with a suspended...
Cultivating taste for optimal organic gardening
Library to present free horticultural how-to workshop
Deborah Kates will present a program on organic gardening at the Chester County Library on April 6.
Longtime organic gardener Deborah Kates promises to unearth her best horticultural tips in a program at the Chester County Library in Exton entitled “Let’s Get Dirty! Learn To Love Organic Gardening.”
It will be held Saturday, April 6, from...
Don’t pop that bubbly just yet
State Senate appears likely to water down liquor privatization beyond recognition
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You might just want to hold that celebration over Pennsylvania privatizing liquor sales.
Despite smiles and warm assurances, the state Senate doesn’t appear to be on board with the bill that passed the state House of Representatives and has support of Gov. Tom Corbett.
In fact, based...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
Middle schools to require uniforms for 2013-14
Board votes in favor of uniforms for middle school students starting next year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The school board approved $2.3 million of renovation to South Brandywine Tuesday. The maintenance will update the school as North is being replaced.
CALN – Uniforms will be incorporated into the Coatesville Area School District’s middle schools next year, as voted on by the...
Young soccer players get royal treatment
At White House, Coatesville youth cross paths with President, sports stars
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Members of the “Soccer for Success” program get ready to board the bus for a trip to visit the White House. Photo by Marie Hess
For several hours on Tuesday, the cellphones revved into overdrive, texting and photographing the excitement surrounding a visit to the...
Donations warm hearts as well as facility
Outpouring of support enables nonprofit to purchase new boiler
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A student mural program is one of many activities that will resume when the Bridge Academy doors reopen with a new heating system.
Some of the donations toward the $20,000 heating system were as small as $10, but they were all appreciated, said the staff and board of the Bridge Academy...
