Brandywine Health Foundation awards scholarships
Dr. Cheryl Monturo, interim department chair of West Chester University’s School of Nursing, (from left) celebrates the scholarships with the recipients: Philip Kasitz, Kristen Branin, and Christine Cunningham.
Three WCU nursing students receive $1,000 to further their education
Three West Chester University School of Nursing students received $1,000 Cardiac Rehab Nursing Scholarships from the Brandywine...
County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike
Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor.
The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...
Pfizer agrees to $42.9 million multi-state settlement
Pa. to get $2 million for deceptive marketing of Zyvox, Lyrica
Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced a settlement with Pfizer Inc. over deceptive drug marketing practices.
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania joined 32 attorneys general in a $42.9 million multi-state settlement with Pfizer Inc., resolving allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its drugs, Zyvox and Lyrica, Pennsylvania...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls...
Reflecting on 2012 and creating a plan for success in 2013
Defining success is often the first step to reaching it
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
I recently had the opportunity to speak with a group of high school students at CASH during National Education Week. A former teacher of mine contacted me, as well as several former Coatesville Graduates, and asked that we speak about “success.” I was honored to have the opportunity to speak with...
Children’s artistic creations to be displayed, sold
Proceeds will fund supplies to continue outreach with future programs
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
This three-by-four-foot fish painting on a large wooden panel was done by a group of children aged 6 to 16 at Regency Community Park. It is priced at $395.
A longtime artist and educator, Michelle Dirks has seen her share of talent over the years, yet she said she continues to be...
City police chief’s swearing-in attracts large crowd
Well-wishers included large contingent of area law-enforcement
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Magisterial District Judge Gregory Hines (left) administers the oath to Stephen T. Johnson as his son, Stephen T. Johnson Jr., holds the Bible.
A heavy police presence accompanied Coatesville’s City Council meeting Monday night, with uniformed officers from multiple locales spilling into...
County’s Health Department issues ‘raw milk’ warning
News release: Kimberton Whole Foods products linked to stomach problems
The Chester County Health Department has issued a warning about raw milk products from Kimberton Whole Foods.
An alert is being issued by the Chester County Health Department, which said an an increase of severe gastroenteric symptoms among persons who drank raw milk supplied by Kimberton Farms Dairy.
The distributor, Kimberton...
Coatesville-area ‘Shop with a Cop’ a roaring success
From siren-blasting caravan to shopping carts, children get crowd-pleasing ride
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Torey, 7, shows her enthusiasm for the “Shop with a Cop” program as Chester County Deputy Sheriff Natalie Berry pushes the cart.
The scene looked as alarming as it sounded: Two school buses blowing a red light on East Lincoln Highway with more than 30 emergency...
On to Hershey! Coatesville advances to state title game
Red Raiders claim Eastern PA AAAA title, hold off LaSalle 42-35
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville High School football coach Matt Ortega addresses his team after it defeated LaSalle College to advance to the PIAA AAAA championship game in Hershey, Friday night.
DOWNINGTOWN – While skill and schemes are necessary to win games, any team that makes a deep playoff run must also have...
