Studio perfecting art of offering affordable access

Exciting winter lineup of free classes announced Art Partners Studio – a place where artists of all ages are encouraged, inspired, nurtured and honored – has announced an exciting winter lineup, which includes free classes that will run from Feb. 18 through April 14. In addition to drawing and painting, mixed media, photography, anime, and more, new offerings include “Paint, Pencil, &...

Coatesville students learn how to ‘bee’ successful

 District hosted four spelling competitions this past week  Middle-school winners were Connor Mallon (from left), an eighth-grader from Pope John Paul II;  Madison Moore, a South Brandywine eighth-grader; and Jeffrey Martin, a South Brandywine sixth-grader. The Coatesville Area School District has been abuzz with bees this past week – the spelling variety. Four separate competitions – involving...

West Caln Twp. lobby overflowing with toys

Police chief credits elves with success of annual holiday campaign By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times West Caln Township Police Sgt. Christopher J. Fries (left) and Officer Adam D. Pozza rearrange some of the toys to ensure that there’s space to walk in the township lobby. When the child’s screaming stopped, West Caln Township Police Chief Curt Martinez feared the worst: ...

Friendship Elementary 2nd-graders learn spirit of giving

Teachers Emily Vogt (top row from left), Megan McConaghy, and Nadine Borton show off the blankets with some of their creators: Yair Millan-Flores (bottom, from left), Ariyanah Alford, Darla Copeland, Adrian Romero, Russell Boyle, and Hailey Helton. Thanksgiving lesson generates blankets for Hurricane Sandy victims A  two-day Thanksgiving lesson evolved into an outreach project for Hurricane Sandy...