Phillie Phanatic deftly spreads reading fever
Students at Friendship Elementary earn visit from high-energy mascot
The Phillie Phanatic demonstrates some of his dance moves during an assembly at Friendship Elementary School.
Friendship Coatesville elementary students recently learned the value of being reading fanatics: a visit from the Philadelphia Phillies’ beloved, green, furry mascot.
Thanks to the efforts of student’s in Kimberly Stracinski’s...
Exhibits to focus on landscapes, animals
Two shows to open this week at Chester County Art Association
“Chester County Fox” is one of the paintings by Sandra Severson that will be displayed at the Chester County Art Association.
The Chester County Art Association will celebrate the opening of two new exhibits with a public reception on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
A juried show, “Poetic Landscapes,” and a solo show of paintings by...
Frigid temperatures shutter popular, city nonprofit
Bridge Academy needs donations to fund new heating system
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Work on an ambitious mural project at the Bridge Academy and Community Center cannot continue until the nonprofit can raise funds to replace its heating system.
When you operate with skeletal finances, an unexpected expense can prove devastating – a painful lesson learned this week at...
‘Baby Blue’ music video to debut Monday night
Jiggley Jones of Coatesville is debuting a new music video.
Coatesville singer-songwriter will premiere work online
A Coatesville country-music crooner will debut his new music video Monday night.
The video, shot over several weeks in Chester and Lancaster Counties, was directed by Jiggley Jones and Robert Buzzard Jr., according to a news release. The song, “Baby Blue” was written by...
Time to nurture seeds of gratitude for farmers
National Agricultural Day honors their deep-rooted dedication
Jamie Hicks (from left) sits with his son, Graham, and wife Kate at the entrance to Meadow Springs Farm on East Doe Run Road.
National Agricultural Day on Tuesday offers an optimal time to celebrate the long and distinguished tradition of Chester County farming – an industry that dates back to Colonial days.
Farming remains Pennsylvania’s...
Two Md. visitors allegedly robbed at gunpoint
Coatesville police said bandits stole rental car, which was later recovered
Coatesville police are investigating a robbery that allegedly occurred Sunday night.
Two Baltimore men visiting a friend in Coatesville got an unpleasant welcome when they were robbed Sunday night, Coatesville police said.
The two victims were on a porch in the 300 block of East Chestnut Street when they were approached by...
Last of three city murder defendants in custody
D.A.: Dominique Lee surrendered to authorities Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Dominique Lee (from left), the last of three Coatesville defendants implicated in the slaying of Dominique Williams on June 29, was taken into custody Saturday; Marquis Rayner and Camren Horne were apprehended on Tuesday, said District Atttorney Tom Hogan.
The only one of the three Coatesville...
Gun buyback takes 38 guns off the street
Officials say they hope to ‘break the cycle of guns on the streets’
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville police officers, including Chief Jack Laufer III (second from right) stand next to the guns collected during Saturday’s gun buyback. The department collected 38 guns, a combination of shotguns, rifles, pistols, and ammunition.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Police...
Alleged, reckless dirt-bike driving leads to trouble
Young male referred to juvenile authorities for operating stolen vehicle
On Wednesday, Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech observed a blue and white Yamaha dirt bike being operated recklessly by a male juvenile in the 600 block of East Lincoln Highway, police said.
Using emergency lights and sirens, the officers attempted to stop the operator, who was not wearing a helmet and abandoned...
Op/Ed: Chester County residents have E-cycling options
While new law mandates recycling of electronics, there are many simple options available
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello
A new law in Pennsylvania mandates the safe disposal of electronic equipment, now known as E-waste. No longer will county residents be able to just put a television, computer and other such devices at the curb for the refuse...
