Gateway Park site of enthusiastic mad scramble
More than 200 participate in annual Easter Egg Hunt
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The place to be on Saturday was Gateway Park, where the Coatesville Parks and Recreation Commission hosted a crowd-pleasing Easter Egg Hunt.
The Easter Bunny helped put some spring in the steps of the more than 200 eager participants in Coatesville’s Easter Egg Hunt at Gateway Park on Saturday afternoon.
“The...
Police describe dangerous use of dinner plate
39-year-old Coatesville mother charged with assaulting daughter
On Thursday at 10:13 p.m., Officer Brenden M. Boyle responded a residence in the 300 block of East Lincoln Highway for a report of a domestic disturbance between a mother and daughter. The investigation revealed that Tiffany Pennington, 39, had thrown a dinner plate at the girl, causing a laceration to her right leg, police said.
The...
Support sought to end human trafficking
Senator to host forum on legislation that would facilitate prosecutions
The Chester County Historical Society will be the site of a Call to Action on Wednesday to end human trafficking.
Legislation to end human trafficking is the impetus for a bipartisan Call to Action on Wednesday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Chester County Historical Society.
The purpose of the program is to garner public support...
Caln Board of Commissioners names new police chief
Joseph Elias, major in the state police department, returns to Chester County
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Joseph Elias was appointed Caln Police Chief Thursday night. A resident of Lititz, Elias returns to Chester County after starting his career here 28 years ago.
CALN – The Township Board of Commissioners named Joseph Elias the new Chief of Police at its meeting Thursday night.
Elias,...
Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage
Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’
Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5.
Starting at 6 p.m., top area bands will demonstrate their finesse with a variety of styles, ranging from soul to swing to samba.
“It’s a fun evening...
Alleged careless driving leads to drug charges
Police said two West Chester residents arrested for possession with intent to deliver
A vehicle stop for alleged careless driving on Wednesday at 2:13 a.m. on Strode Avenue at West Lincoln Highway led to multiple charges for a trio of West Chester residents, Coatesville police said.
Coatesville Cpl. Ken Michels and Officer Rob Kuech found the driver Jose Flecha, 26, operating the vehicle with a suspended...
Cultivating taste for optimal organic gardening
Library to present free horticultural how-to workshop
Deborah Kates will present a program on organic gardening at the Chester County Library on April 6.
Longtime organic gardener Deborah Kates promises to unearth her best horticultural tips in a program at the Chester County Library in Exton entitled “Let’s Get Dirty! Learn To Love Organic Gardening.”
It will be held Saturday, April 6, from...
Don’t pop that bubbly just yet
State Senate appears likely to water down liquor privatization beyond recognition
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You might just want to hold that celebration over Pennsylvania privatizing liquor sales.
Despite smiles and warm assurances, the state Senate doesn’t appear to be on board with the bill that passed the state House of Representatives and has support of Gov. Tom Corbett.
In fact, based...
College course offerings to expand in Coatesville
Partnership with Harcum College adds Law and Justice major
Classes through a partnership with Harcum College are held at Graystone Mansion in Coatesville.
What will it cost NOT to go to college? That’s the question being posed by Life Transforming Ministries, which has partnered with Harcum College and the Institute for Leadership Education, Advancement and Development, Inc., to expand its offerings...
County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
