Historical society raising bar on heritage lessons
Whip Tavern will host ‘History on Tap’ program on Oct. 23
The Whip Tavern will be the site of the next “History on Tap” program by the Chester County Historical Society.
Engaging history will be brewing on Oct. 23 at the Whip Tavern in West Marlborough Township.
The scenic venue is a fitting backdrop for the latest chapter of “History on Tap,” a traveling program presented...
Third vote to tap Coatesville trust fund fails
Finance director says $2.25 million needed to avert crisis
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Despite the threat of City Hall furloughs, City Council failed to pass an ordinance to withdraw more than $2 million from the city’s trust fund.
For the third time in less than a month, Coatesville City Council failed to garner enough votes tonight to transfer more than $2 million from...
Commissioners get briefed on Election Day readiness
Voters may be asked for ID, but they can cast ballot without it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
John Forsythe, the director of Voter Services, told the commissioners today that his department has been taking steps to accommodate voters.
At a Board of Elections meeting today, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously voted to relocate a polling place at Lincoln University, the...
Coatesville-area man charged with privacy invasion waives hearing
Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga, accused of secretly videotaping female co-workers, waived his preliminary hearing today.
An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set to video-record was lying on the...
Senate passes bill to strengthen arson penalties
Proposed legislations was prompted by Coatesville’s arson scourge
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A bill to strengthen arson penalties was prompted by a spate of set fires in Coatesville several years ago.
A bill to strengthen the state’s arson laws – inspired by an arson scourge in Coatesville several years ago – was passed by the Pennsylvania Senate Monday.
The...
Caln seeks outside aid in police-chief search
Commissioners will accept proposal from state organization
By Jamie Richard, Staff writer, The Times
The Caln Township commissioners agreed to receive assistance from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association in their search for a new police chief.
CALN – While no definitive timetable has been set for the hiring of a new police chief, the board of commissioners has accepted outside aid in their...
Downingtown Friends’ fest cultivates diverse tastes
36th annual event features plants, antiques, music, food, history, and more
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Downingtown horticulturalist David L. Culp will add his expertise to the plant sale at the 36th Annual Downingtown Friends Fall Festival.
When an urban high school principal thanked a longtime Longwood Gardens educator for a class that fostered empowerment to “change the...
Worley, Raiders channel emotion for big win
Fueled by a tough loss to Downingtown East, Coatesville came together to dominate powerful Unionville
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville High School football coach Matt Ortega addresses his team, Saturday, after an emotional and dominating 42-0 win over Unionville. Kyle Carrozza photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – If last week’s one-point loss to Downingtown East was the definition of...
Coatesville pounds Unionville, 42-0
Raiders keep playoff hopes alive, dominate Indians on the field
By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times
Coatesville’s Emmett Hunt throws to teammate Jay Stocker. Hunt threw for three touchdowns leading the red Raiders over Unionville, 42-0. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — No one saw this coming.
While either team winning Saturday’s anticipated matchup between Coatesville and Unionville wouldn’t...
Will HB 1077 impact statehouse races?
Will abortion politics motivate voters to vote for Democrats?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
I hate the subject of abortion. With a deep, dark abiding passion.
But it’s possible I may have underestimated its impact on the 2012 elections when it comes to local state house races.
I spent the better part of my Saturday morning last week on the courthouse steps in West Chester listening to a rally...
