Program aims to be page-turner for families
Sen. Andy Dinniman is shown reading with his dog, Henry, for the brochure on the summer reading program.
Summer reading program to be held in Coatesville and West Chester
“Splash into Summer Reading 2012,” a program developed in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Chester County Coalition for Public Education, will serve hundreds of Chester County children and their families...
Living History: The Kennett Underground Railway
Chester County offered hope and a route to freedom for slaves
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
The Progressive Friends Meeting House in Kennett is now the Chester County Visitors Center — but was a key border hub in the movement of slaves north of the Mason-Dixon Line and freedom.
More than any other issue, the Civil War was fought to decide whether “the peculiar institution” known as...
D.A.’s office identifies man fatally shot Sunday
Body found in East Fallowfield was 30-year-old Coatesville resident
Investigators said they found the body of the county’s ninth homicide victim this year in East Fallowfield Township.
The victim of a fatal shooting early Sunday morning in East Fallowfield Township has been identified as a 30-year-old former Brooklyn, N.Y., resident.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office said the body...
Fire chief urges residents to be vigilant
A predawn garage fire on Friday has been ruled an arson.
Predawn blaze that destroyed a garage has been ruled an arson
Now that the Chester County Fire Marshal’s Office has determined that the Friday garage fire that prompted the evacuation of 29 nearby residents was intentionally set, Acting Fire Chief Jim Lentz has issued a reminder for residents to be vigilant.
The predawn fire in the rear of...
Police identify the man struck, killed by a train
Amtrak investigators ruled the death of a 57-year-old Coatesville resident accidental
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville police today identified the man struck and killed on Friday at 4:22 p.m. by an Amtrak train.
Officers from Coatesville assisted Amtrak police with the investigation into the death of Thurman Perkins III, 57, of Coatesville, who was fatally struck by a...
Thorndale chiropractor to host art show
Free public reception for watercolorist will be held Thursday
Nancy Doane, a color pencil and watercolor artist, will display her botanical illustrations at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale. An
Nancy Doane, shown at her Downingtown framing shop, will exhibit her work at Salus Chiropractic Studio.
opening reception is scheduled on Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Doane, who runs a Downingtown framing...
Former D.A. reaches out to Coatesville
He offered to serve as interim leader as the city faces multiple job vacancies
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Another chapter in Coatesville’s turbulent history repeated itself last night when former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W.
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll addresses Coatesville City Council at last night’s meeting.
Carroll offered...
Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires
Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jake Chalfin said he is extremely grateful to a group who rallied to give him emotional and financial support after his paralyzing steeplechase injury. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks
A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs fondly...
Police: Man fatally shot in East Fallowfield Township
Authorities are withholding the victim’s name until relatives are notified
A fatal shooting occurred this morning in East Fallowfield Township, the District Attorney’s Office said.
A press release said the homicide happened early this morning. The body of the victim, identified only as a 30-year-old
male, was recovered in the unit block of Newlinville Road. The release said authorities...
Train strikes, kills man in Coatesville
Police did not respond to inquiries about the victim, who was not identified
An Amtrak spokeswoman said a train struck and killed a man on the tracks near Second and Fleetwood Streets in Coatesville yesterday afternoon.
She said the fatal accident occurred at 4:19 p.m. She said about 150 passengers on train 652 – Keystone service that runs from Harrisburg to New York – were transferred...
