King’s Highway Elementary educators are honored
Maryann Schwab (from left), Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and Cynthia Kruse were recently inducted into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.
Four women inducted into international education society
The Coatesville Area School District is pleased to announce that four staff members from the King’s Highway Elementary School were honored recently.
Maryann Schwab, Danielle Smith, Janet Lane and...
Longwood Gardens to illuminate season in style
Trip to see holiday display a staple on area residents’ wish lists
A new fountain of lights will greet Longwood visitors in the main Fountain Garden.
If Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then so is “A Longwood Christmas,” a popular holiday tradition for many area families.
This year’s winter Longwood Gardens extravaganza – from towering trees adorned with star ornaments to a meticulously...
County offers residents shot at avoiding flu
Free clinic to be held during National Influenza Vaccination Week
Free flu vaccines will be offered Dec. 3 at the Chester County Library during National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Chester County plans to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week – Dec. 2 through Dec. 8 – appropriately: It’s offering a free flu vaccine clinic.
In an effort to highlight the importance of obtaining the vaccine...
3rd Annual Festive 5K to kick off holiday
Fund-raiser for Coatesville Youth Initiative a prelude to city’s parade
The Third Annual Festive 5K Run or One-Mile Fun Walk is expected to draw more than 500 participants to Coatesville.
Fast becoming a holiday tradition for Coatesville and beyond, the Brandywine Health Foundation’s Third Annual Festive 5K Run or One-Mile Fun Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1.
Participants will have...
Coatesville smashes Wissahickon, 42-21
First home playoff win since 1993, advances to battle Neshaminy
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville High School head coach Matt Ortega addresses his team, Friday night, after the Red Raiders defeated Wissahickon, 42-21, to advance to the third round of the PIAA District One AAAA playoffs.
CALN – After a hiccup last week in a relatively closely contested victory, Coatesville football...
Police seek help in case of murdered Marine
Found near Downingtown, he was unidentified for more than four decades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State police are looking for the public’s help to solve the 1968 murder of Cpl. Robert Daniel Corriveau.
For nearly 44 years, the remains of an unidentified murder victim lay in Longwood Cemetery, but the case was not forgotten, state police said.
On July 29, 2009, members...
W. Brandywine won’t force sewer hookups
Supervisors say they won’t make Monacy Manor homes connect to township system
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
West Brandywine Township Supervisors listen as residents ask them about the possibility of mandating sewer connections for Monacy Manor. From left, William Webb, Supervisors chair Josef Obernier, and Thomas McCaffrey.
WEST BRANDYWINE — The Board of Supervisors told a packed meeting...
Suit: Attempts to avert foreclosure thwarted
Marshallton preservationist says bank rebuffed repeated efforts to modify mortgage
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Linda Kaat stands in front of the Marshallton home that is the subject of a foreclosure action.
Linda Kaat’s suit said her repeated efforts to avert the foreclosure of her Marshallton home were stymied by JPMorgan Chase representatives.
A Marshallton woman recalls...
Drug deception to cost GlaxoSmithKline $90 million
State attorney general: Pa. will receive $4 million of Avandia settlement
State Attorney General Linda Kelly announced that Pennsylvania will receive $4 million of a national $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline.
HARRISBURG –Pennsylvania will receive more than $4 million as part of a national settlement with GlaxoSmithKline that resolves allegations that the company unlawfully promoted its...
Anger rising over sewers in W. Brandywine
Supervisors meeting could be stormy, tonight; residents object to being forced to spend to $6,000 or more to connect to system
By Jamie Richard, Staff Writer, The Times
Residents of this quiet West Brandywine neighborhood are angry that the Township’s Board of Supervisors might force them to connect to a municipal sewer system — a decision could come at tonight’s board meeting.
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