Fund For Women announces 2016 grant winners
PENNSBURY — On the evening of Tuesday, June 14, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, together with over 80 community leaders, nonprofit agencies and Chester County citizens, recognized its 2016 grant award recipients at the Grants Celebration at the Gables at Chadds Ford.
This year, 23 agencies were awarded funding, totaling a quarter of a million dollars. Please see the attached list of...
Have a great Fourth of July weekend, but be smart and be safe
With mostly good weather forecast (the lone concern is a chance of serious thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service) most area residents who haven’t opted to head out of town are likely ready for fun with friends and family over the long holiday weekend.
But — as state and local officials advise — a little bit of caution and common sense can keep the holiday festivities...
CASD moves to rework admin positions
Board cuts unapproved positions created by previous superintendent
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
CALN – Further steps to correct past wrongdoings under the previous administration were taken at Wednesday’s school board meeting of the Coatesville Area School District, which included eliminating administrative positions that were never approved by the school board and adjusting...
Local legislators back bipartisan state budget
Senate, Gov. must OK $31.55 billion state spending plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Correction: Adds Rep. Truitt’s vote.
It appears last year’s long, drawn out state budget process may be shorter — based on the bipartisan passage of a new $31.55 billion budget by the state House of Representatives, Tuesday, 132-68.
The budget was supported by seven Chester County State Representatives...
Firefighters advise extreme caution with fireworks
COATESVILLE – Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for fire fighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year, and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents.
IAFF Local 3790 advises that the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional...
AAA: Fourth of July 2016 likely to have highest traffic volume ever
Chester County, you know you’re not staying home this weekend.
Whether you’d headed down the shore, off to see relatives or just ready to get out of town for a few days, according to AAA, fewer of you than ever will skip a “staycation” this coming long weekend.
Americans will take more trips than ever this Independence Day weekend. The nearly 43 million people projected to...
CCIU’s Auris wins Gary L. Miller Distinguished Service award
From left to right: PAIU executive director Thomas Gluck, Dr. Jacalyn Auris and CCIU executive director Dr. Joseph O’Brien.
DOWNINGTOWN – Advocate. Passionate. Visionary. Inspirational.
These are all words used to describe Dr. Jacalyn Auris, the recipient of the 2016 Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit’s (PAIU) Gary L. Miller Distinguished Service Award. The award honors intermediate...
Cigna donates $7,500 for naloxone
This map shows the 46 municipalities that have agreements in place for local law enforcement to carry Naloxone, a medication that can save lives in the event of an opioid overdose.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that the global health service company Cigna has donated $7,500 to pay for Chester County to restock supplies of naloxone. Naloxone, sold under the brand name Narcan,...
County warns on voter registration mailers
Officials with Chester County’s Department of Voter Services are issuing a notice to county residents regarding a mailer that comes from a private non-profit organization called the Voter Participation Center.
The Voter Participation Center mailer, which states “Government Document Enclosed” on the envelope, contains a letter referencing the accuracy of voter registration records, a valid Pennsylvania...
Suspected Coatesville shooter turns himself in
Alfred Hogue
COATESVILLE — Alfred Hogue, sought in relation to a shooting on Coates Street on June 13, turned himself in to city police Wednesday.
He was arraigned by District Justice Grover Koon and remanded to Chester County Prison in lieu of $500,000 bail.
