Canine Partners For Life celebrates 25 years
COATESVILLE — Join Canine Partners for Life as it celebrates its silver anniversary at Pawty at the Preserve on Saturday, May 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. This not-to-be-missed party of the season will be held at one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern PA – the Lenfest Center at ChesLen Preserve, located at 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA.
Guests will nibble on wag-worthy, casual...
Primary 2015: Light turn out, handful of races settled
Coatesville elects new City Council member, two DJ races appear settled
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
With a light voter turnout and a limited number of contested races, the county’s voters decided only a handful of races, with the vast majority heading to the general election in November.
But a few higher-profile races for District Justice appear to have been settled, with a single candidate...
Going Pro: The Art of Communicating
Editor’s Note: The Times’ relationship coach Nancy Plummer is now offering monthly relationship guidance for the workplace, starting with today’s entry.
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
We’ve all experienced the frustration of seeing a less qualified or less experienced colleague get the better clients, trips, bonuses or promotions. Before shrugging it off or even rushing...
County dedicates new tactical village
Chester County Commissioners (center front, Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell), as well as elected officials and representatives from the first responder community, cut the ribbon to officially open the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus Tactical Village.
SOUTH COATESVILLE — Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline were joined...
On Your Table: For Memorial Day, get grilling!
Unofficial start of summer means it’s time to fire up the grill
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21st, Memorial weekend unofficially kicks off the summer season, marked by picnics, barbecues and much outdoor dining. A forecast of balmy weather and sunny skies can only add to the fun.
Traditional Memorial Day pleasures...
YMCA hosts FREE outdoor swim Memorial Day weekend
Outdoor pools open to community – event places a focus water safety
On May 23, 24 & 25, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine will kick off summer by opening its outdoor pools for FREE to all members of the community. This event is designed to highlight the importance of swim lessons and water safety skills and gives families the opportunity to enjoy a day of outdoor fun at the pool.
Water safety remains...
What’s that smell? Not manure, but District Justice races
Primary battles have gotten childish and turn off voters
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ah primary season. Like the odor of manure from the mushroom houses, you can smell the stupid wafting on the spring breeze.
And while most of the primaries will likely be either anti-climatic — with Democrats winning Democratic nominations and Republicans (or the much-maligned and increasingly endangered RINO)...
Man hit by gun fire; police investigate 2 gunfire incidents
COATESVILLE — A city man was struck in the foot by gunfire early Friday in one of two apparent shooting incidents this week, city police said.
In the early morning hours Friday, police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of City View Drive and Baxter Street. When they reached the area, police began looking for evidence of the shooting and any potential victims. Although victims were...
Groundbreaking held for expanded ‘Little Yellow House’ shop
Volunteers and leaders from the Brandywine Health Foundation gathered Wednesday for a groundbreaking on an expansion of the “Little Yellow House” Brandywine Consignment Shop, which will double its size. Photo pictured left to right: Barbara Kelly, East Caln Twp. Mgr., Charles Delone and Don Ash, East Caln Twp. Supervisors, Consignment Shop Volunteers. Standing in front of tractor (left...
Growing Coatesville Senior Center seeks volunteers
COATESVILLE — Now more than ever, Coatesville Area Senior Center needs volunteers.
CASC, a non-profit serving Chester County seniors, began in 1977 at a Coatesville bank. Now located at 22 N.Fifth Avenue in the city, CASC has grown by leaps and bounds. In another six months it will move to a larger facility at 3rd and Harmony Streets, CareerLink’s former office.
CASC provides a welcoming place...
