Good deeds beget others on North Eighth Avenue
Posse of volunteers convenes for front-yard makeover
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A group of high-energy volunteers work to make a home in the unit block of North Eighth Avenue less inviting to vandals.
A well-placed complaint produced a Coatesville home spruce-up that would be envied by TV remodeling gurus for its efficiency and enthusiasm.
The makeover project evolved during...
Chester County SPCA: During dog days, adopt pet
Agency is running special promotion to reduce surplus
Sweetness is one of the female dogs looking for a permanent home, and Chester County SPCA officials say she’s aptly named.
As sizzling temperatures create early summer dog days, the Chester County SPCA wants residents to know that it currently has a surplus of potential canine pets.
To help them get adopted faster, the agency is running a “Summer...
Police: Unconscious male deemed dangerously drunk
61-year-old Coatesville man found unresponsive at apartment complex
Coatesville Officer Jonathan Shave responded to the unit block of North Church Street on Saturday at 12:55 a.m. for the report of an unconscious male at an apartment complex, police said. Upon arrival, Shave observed James Hook, 61, of Coatesville, lying inside an open front door, police said. Hook was intoxicated to a degree in which...
E. Fallowfield man held for trial on murder charges
Judge found sufficient evidence to advance case against Gregory A. Twyman
Police said Jamica M. Woods, 37, was fatally shot by Gregory A. Twyman, 44, inside the East Fallowfield Township home they shared.
An East Fallowfield Township man accused of fatally shooting his longtime girlfriend on May 21 was held for trial Friday on all charges, including first-degree murder and illegal firearms possession,...
Armed robbery reported on Thursday night
Victim told police four young males came up behind him on N. 3rd Ave.
On Thursday at 11:15 p.m., a 46-year-old male said he was walking in the 100 block of North Third Avenue when four young black males came from behind and struck him in the head with what he believed was a gun, Officer Jonathan Shave reported. The victim said he was kicked as his cellphone and wallet were taken; he said the thieves...
At Strawberry Festival, fun ways to stay cool
Four-day extravaganza of events runs through Sunday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Health Foundation’s 2013 Strawberry Festival runs through Sunday.
On a sultry summer day, the breeze at the top of the 2013 Strawberry Festival Ferris wheel should beckon.
The four-day Brandywine Health Foundation’s extravaganza featuring food, fireworks, entertainment,...
Federal evaluators: County well-prepared for disaster
For third consecutive year, it earned perfect score on readiness assessment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For the third year in a row, Chester County received a perfect score in emergency readiness from federal evaluators.
For the third consecutive year, Chester County has received a perfect score of 100 on the 2013 Federal Technical Assistance Review (TAR), an annual assessment...
‘On the road’ meeting leads to South Coatesville
County commissioners to convene at Public Safety Training Campus
The county commissioners will hold their June 5 public meeting at 7 p.m. at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus in South Coatesville.
When the Chester County Commissioners hit the road for their third 2013 meeting outside West Chester, the location will offer attendees a look at a relatively new county facility.
On Wednesday,...
Nonprofit’s donation hits high note at CASH
David’s Drive 831 provides piano to school’s Meistersingers in alum’s memory
Kelsey Brinton (from left), a CASH senior and Meistersingers’ co-president; Samantha Turner, David Turner Jr.’s sister and a former Meistersinger; David Turner Sr.; Joy Turner; and Jocelyn Brown, a CASH senior and 2012-2013 Meistersingers’ honor soloist.
A 20-year-old Coatesville Area...
Annual Strawberry Festival poised to blossom
Four-day extravaganza at Brandywine Hospital opens tonight
This berry special outfit was featured in the Strawberriest Kids Contest during the 2012 Strawberry Festival.
The 2013 Strawberry Festival, an annual, four-day extravaganza featuring fireworks, entertainment, music, rides, vendors, and international culinary options on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, opens Thursday night at 5 p.m.
For over...
