Community invited to event on youth justice reform

Awareness program on Oct. 11 will include national and local experts An estimated 250,000 youth are tried, sentenced or incarcerated as adults annually across the country, according to statistics from the Campaign for Youth Justice. Hoping to reduce this trend locally, youth advocates are presenting the second annual parent-initiated Youth Justice Awareness Month event on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the...

State attempting to expedite voter-ID process

Two choices available at Driver Licensing Centers, which will be open Nov. 5 State officials said they are working to ensure that residents can obtain voter IDs. The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation and State  announced Tuesday that voters can choose to receive either secure PennDOT IDs, or Department of State voting-only ID cards, when visiting a PennDOT driver license center to obtain...

Dumping ground for toxic, corrosive materials

Regional collection event scheduled for computers, hazardous waste It’s time to recycle that outdated computer safely. Seventy-two  municipalities are hosting a Household Hazardous Waste and Computer Collection Event for county residents on Saturday, Oct. 13.  The collection will occur  at the Government Services Center, 601 Westtown Rd., West Chester,  from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., county officials...

Rewarding military service with price breaks

New Veterans ID & Discount Program to launch in county on Friday Many areas businesses are not waiting for Veterans Day to thank the men and women who have served in the military. From dining to dentistry, car repair to chiropractic care, a host of vendors are participating in a new program for veterans. On Friday, Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery, whose office manages DD-214 military...

Aspiring athletes getting kick out of good health

Acclaimed ‘Soccer for Success’ program returns to Coatesville By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times During cleanup, J.T. Dorsey encourages a young soccer player to practice by kicking the ball into the bag. The positive energy that a retired professional soccer player generated when he returned to his Coatesville roots for a summer program begged to be continued, participants...

To stay healthy, give it your best shot

Free flu vaccines will be available Tuesday at city health center To increase access to good health, free flu shots will be available for community members – regardless of whether they have insurance – on Tuesday at the Coatesville Center for Community Health from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The shots will be provided by the Chester County Health Department for those who are unable to travel...

Township officials succeed in keeping rain at bay

Caln Community Day enjoys surplus of sunny skies, smiles By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jeff Cerra (left), sons Cameron, 3, and Gavin, 1, and his wife, Christy Cerra, pose with Sparky the Firedog. When Caln Township Board of Commissioners President Vincent Rose saw the threatening skies yesterday morning, he called his accountant and threatened to withdraw his tax work unless his...

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....

Modena Day returns after 10-year hiatus

Coatesville Rotary members step up to help revive event Sack races were just one of the fun activities run during the return of Modena Community Day, organized by local residents and Rotary members. It had been a decade since the last time the event was held, but now borough officials hope run it yearly again. MODENA – Even though a decade had passed since last being held, Modena Community Day returned,...

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...