Local graduates recognized by certificate from mayor

On Monday, May 16th, Avondale Borough Mayor Susan Rzucidlo recognized the borough’s 27 graduating seniors at Avon Grove High School.  After presenting Certificates of Recognition to each, Mayor Rzucidlo remarked, “I wanted to congratulate each graduate who lives in Avondale Borough. It has been a challenging past four years, and they succeeded, and I wanted to recognize them for this accomplishment.” The...

Martinez announces run for Downingtown Mayor

Adrian Martinez Adrian Martinez, a civic leader, businessman and artist, announces his candidacy for Mayor of Downingtown. “I’ve raised my family in Downingtown, operated a small business and volunteered with community organizations,” Martinez said. “I believe in serving my neighbors and have done so over the years. Downingtown needs a mayor willing to promote the borough while preserving the...

GOP sweeps county races, many close local races

One-vote margins in So. Coatesville and Downingtown council races By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Republicans in general fared very well in countywide elections, but local and school board races told a somewhat different story, as Democrats won seats on some of local school boards and local government bodies in Tuesday’s elections. Based on unofficial numbers from Chester County Voter Services,...