Art Watch: Scarlett Thicket Farm Show

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times In Kennett Square, Saturday June 4 is one of the favorite outdoor art exhibits of the year: “Abstractions” at The Scarlett Thicket Farm show, hosted by Peter Welling. If you have ever driven by those lovely barns throughout Chester County and wondered what they look like inside, this is a great opportunity to do so.

Finding a person with your values

Not everyone is looking for a ‘hook-up,’ but to take things slower By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times It’s a given that if someone is looking for a quick hook-up they just need to jump on Tinder, OK Cupid, and too many more sites and apps to mention. But when it comes to meaningful relationships, where and how do women with values find dateable men who still have “old-fashioned”...

Adult students make the cut at CCIU barber program

Jessica Hernandez gives barbering instructor Drew Givler a haircut in the barbershop at TCHS Brandywine. DOWNINGTOWN — As Jessica Hernandez was browsing online for information about barbering certifications, she came across the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) barbering program for adults. One of several adult education programs organized by the CCIU, the Brandywine Barber School operates...

Coatesville AFJROTC keeps making its mark on the community

Students perform more than 1,100 hours of community service By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times  AFJROCT cadets took many academic trips during the 2015-2016 school year — one included a tour of the Dover Air Force Base. Credit: AFJROTC. CALN – Not long ago, the Coatesville Area High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC program was on the chopping block due to budget cuts, but the...

Coatesville man slain in Lancaster

CHRISTIANA — A Coatesville man was shot to death Friday, following an altercation. State Police said that Julius Dale, 26, was shot to death following a dispute with a Christiana man, Lucas Newman, a little after 6 p.m. Friday evening. Newman was ultimately taken into custody and faces charges related to the incident — but officials said they were waiting for toxicology reports before determining...

Red Raider Rumble brings players, communities together

Teams from around Chester County and from as far away as Harlem N.Y. at initial event By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times The first-ever Red Raider Rumble brought lacrosse teams from around the region and as far away as New York City to partipate in a day competition, fun and sportsmanship. After a very close and exciting game, these players from Coatesville and Harlem came together for...

Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes Website

A screenshot of the new Website honoring the county’s Hall of Heroes. In time for Memorial Day 2016, Chester County announces the launch of the new Hall of Heroes website, honoring its local military heroes. The new site updates the original website created in 2001, and allows easy navigation on smart phones and tablets as well as desktop computers and laptops. Chester County’s Hall of Heroes...

Update: Arrests made in Olive Street shootings

Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer addresses a media briefing by city officials on Thursday night’s shooting that saw three men wounded — and two arrests. COATESVILLE — Three city men suffered what police called “non life threatening” wounds following an exchange of gunfire at Olive Street and South 5th Avenue, early Thursday evening, leaving two of the men shot facing criminal...

Disappointment voiced over CASD custodial agreement

Board reworks deal with YMCA for City Camp program By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times School board president Dean Snyder spoke of the agreement between the Coatesville Area School District and the YMCA for the Coatesville City Camp to be held at Scott Middle School from June 13 through August 19. CALN – In a decision that has proven to be unpopular due to cuts in wages, and a reduction...

What To Do: Holiday shows, parades and fun

Devon Horse Show, antiques on the Brandywine and more By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day parade features a wide range of local bands, organizations and more, all in honor of those fallen in defense of our country. With weather forecasts finally calling for something like summer weather this weekend, this Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to get...