Four reportedly attack man, steal valuables
Police say afternoon assault occurred Monday in 400 block of E. Lincoln Highway
On Monday, Jan. 26, at 2:15 p.m., Officer Miguel A. Ortiz made contact with an alleged robbery victim at City Hall, police said. The alleged victim said three unknown black males and one unknown black female, all wearing dark clothing. attacked him in the 400 block of East Lincoln Highway and stole his wallet, cell phone,...
Houghton announces bid to take on Pitts
London Grove Democrat cites his record on agriculture, bi-partisanship
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Former State Representative Tom Houghton makes a point about his record of working across the aisle, in announcing Monday that he would take on veteran U.S. Rep Joe Pitts in the race for the 16th District Congressional seat.
WEST HEMPFIELD — In a frosty Lancaster barn full of hay, former State...
Area artist nominated for 2014 New Music Awards
East Fallowfield singer/songwriter recognized in two categories
Jiggley Jones
East Fallowfield Township singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones has been nominated for the 2014 New Music Awards, MTS Management Group announced on Monday, Jan. 27.
Jones received two nominations: AC/Hot AC Breakthrough Artist of the Year and AC/Hot AC New Artist of the Year, a news release said. MTS Records has also been nominated...
Spur warm thoughts with summer camp plans
Brandywine Valley YMCAs holding open houses to showcase kids’ choices
These youngsters at the West Chester Y give new meaning to the term “happy camper.”
Perhaps thinking about summer camp will add some warmth to parents’ lives during this frigid weather. The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley is holding Camp Open Houses to facilitate that thought process.
Upcoming dates include Feb....
Democratic commissioner won’t enter 6th District race
Citing family impact, Kathi Cozzone says she won’t run for Congress
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone
A potential battle between Chester County Commissioners for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach won’t happen, a news release from Commissioner Kathi Cozzone said.
“After several weeks of...
Warrant arrest reportedly leads to other charges
Police said Coatesville man possessed crack cocaine when taken into custody
On Sunday, Jan. 26, at 8:46 p.m., Coatesville Officers Jose Colon and Ryan Corcoran took Richard Hardy, 49, of Coatesville into custody in the 700 block of East Lincoln Highway on a warrant, police said. Hardy, who was in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, was also charged with drug offenses, police said. Hardy...
Art Partners Studio announces new director
Terry Foreman will take over reins from Lindsay Brinton
Updated at 1:15 p.m. with comment from Lindsay Brinton
Terry Foreman
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The executive director and founding member of Art Partners Studio will turn over the reins of the organization to someone who has also created and nurtured an arts organization. The studio has announced the appointment of Terry...
Coatesville man accused of rear-ending school bus
Police said he was following too closely; no injuries reported
On Thursday, Jan. 23, at 5:01 p.m., Coatesville Cpl. Jonathan Shave responded to the 100 block of West Lincoln Highway for a two-vehicle accident involving a school bus, police said. A Honda Civic driven by Cody K. Stone, 27, of Coatesville, was following too closely to a Ford School bus as it stopped at the train tracks, striking the rear...
How to get your kids to eat fruits and vegetables
It may take a little creativity and marketing, but it can be done
By Nina Gundecha, Columnist, The Times
All parents have faced the wrath of a five year old who refuses to eat his spinach because he doesn’t like the look of it… the taste of it… the smell of it… or, the texture of it. In fact, he likes absolutely nothing about it and there is nothing you can do at that moment to get the five...
Volunteers make taxing chore less unpleasant
Life Transforming Ministries offering needy free help with IRS returns
It’s that time again: Free tax preparation is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville.
Modeled after a similar IRS program, VITA has been helping low- and moderate- income households throughout Chester County...
