D-West boys basketball team makes donation to brighten holidays for local families

Members of the Downingtown High School West basketball make wishes come true with bikes and gift cards The holiday season was a bit more magical for area families, thanks in part to the efforts of the Downingtown West basketball team and booster organization. This year, through a total team effort, the West boys’ basketball team donated $6,000.00 to various families in the Downingtown area, including...

HS teacher charged over student texts, child porn

Brandon Keith Mitchell DOWNINGTOWN — A former Downingtown West High School chemistry teacher has been charged with texting obscene images and texts to a student, asking for nude images of the underage student and various other criminal charges. Brandon Keith Mitchell, 30, of West Chester, was charged with Unlawful Contact with Minor, Child Pornography, Endangering Welfare of Children, and Corruption...

Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!

Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff? Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun! Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...