Citing ‘conduct unbecoming,’ Caln board fires police chief
After unanimous vote, commissioners declined further comment for legal reasons
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Caln Township Board of Commissioners said it has begun the process to select a new police chief after voting to terminate Brian R. Byerly.
At a brief special meeting tonight, the Caln Township Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to terminate four-year Police Chief...
19320: Studio says numbers will equal creative display
“Self-portrait” by Gabe Neeld, a mixed media of graphite, paper, cardboard, is one of the works that will be displayed.
Art exhibit to draw works from Coatesville-area zip code
It’s not just a zip code: It’s a creative mecca. That’s the message a Coatesville gallery hopes to spread during an exhibition titled “Artists 19320!”
The show will feature works by art teachers from Sept....
Ignoring ‘road-closed’ sign will hit drivers in wallet
New law mandates points, fines and rescue costs for offending motorists
Drivers who ignore barricades or road-closed signs will pay penalties under a new state law.
Ignoring a “road-closed” sign – a frequent occurrence around the flood-prone Brandywine – became potentially more costly today, state officials said.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said a new law imposing...
Feds deem county ready to handle disaster
For second year in row, county gets perfect score on readiness assessment
The Center for Disease Control’s Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) has large quantities of medicine and medical supplies to protect the American public if there is a public health emergency (terrorist attack, flu outbreak, earthquake) severe enough to cause local supplies to run out.
Just in time for National Preparedness...
Caln hosting weekend full of family-friendly fun
Annual Community Day, rescheduled summer concert will provide diverse entertainment
Moon bounces are always a big hit with children at Caln Community Day.
Caln Township is offering a weekend that’s jam-packed with music and activities.
On Saturday, the township will celebrate its annual Caln Community Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Municipal Park and Municipal Drive in Thorndale. Attractions...
Red Raider trying to get a leg up on competition
Coatesville hosts Steel City tournament to “kick off” season.
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Coatesville head coach Scott Polk has high expectations of this talented Red raiders team this season.
THORNDALE—Every team faces challenges through out a season, that being said Coatesville head coach Scott Polk is looking forward to seeing what his young Red Raiders...
National event: Rx for safe drug disposal
Local man seeking assistance to make regional collections successful
Statistics indicate that teens are increasingly raiding family medicine cabinets to get high, and a Parkesburg man wants help to raise awareness of the problem and work toward eliminating it.
Casey Jones, who heads Transformation Initiative for Building Healthy Communities Through Healthy Families, wants the public to be aware that...
Emergency preparedness moving full steam ahead
County to distribute tips, information at area train stations
Commuter alert: If someone tries to hand you a newspaper at the train station tomorrow morning from 6 to 9 a.m., they may be county employees, not solicitors.
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services will be distributing safety information at area train stations, one of the many local...
Farm visit likely to prompt squeals of delight
County’s Springton Manor inviting people to see 10 new piglets
Jim Balentine, Springton Manor’s “Farmer Jim,” holds one of the new arrivals.
Ten cute, squealing piglets are the newest reason to visit Chester County’s Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore.
A new litter arrived courtesy of a Berkshire sow, on loan from the Lazarus Farm in Whitehall. The sow returned for a third...
Red Raiders turn new page, but script stays the same
Coatesville dominated from start to finish in season opener
By Dave Conard Sports Editor, CoatesvilleTimes.com
Chris Jones put a bid in to be the number one guy as snared his first two TD’s of the season- Photo by Dave Conard
THORNDALE—Sometimes being a high school football coach is like performing a high wire act.
The more successful you are, the higher the expectation, and those expectations...
