On Your Table: Time for Heirloom Tomatoes
Late August is the peak of ripeness for these local wonders
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
At the peak of ripeness, a garden tomato is one of the things that make life worthwhile. Luscious, sweet, tart or even spicy and always juicy, now is the time to catch tomatoes at their best. Since earlier in August, all kinds of tomatoes are coming into season, ready to fix on salads,...
Police seek Coatesville Savings Bank robber
Police are seeking this man, who they say robbed the Coatesville Savings Bank, Tuesday morning.
Second bank robbery in Chester County this month
COATESVILLE — Police are seeking information about a bank robbery committed in broad daylight — the second such event in Chester County in less than two weeks — Tuesday morning at the Coatesville Savings Bank.
Police said a man entered the bank before...
Man charged in 2013 Downingtown arson case
Faces additional charges in attempted ‘ninja’ homicide last month
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Michael Norley, Jr. faces arson charges from a 2013 fire in Downingtown and is expected to face additional charges of attempted homicide from an incident earlier this month.
DOWNINGTOWN — A Lancaster man has been charged in the 2013 arson of a borough sign shop, Chester County District...
GOP officials blast Wolf on tax returns
Farrell, Welsh and DiGiorgio call for 10 years of returns to be released
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
County Commssioner Terence Farrell criticizes Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Wolf for failing to release the last 10 years of tax returns as well as records relating to his business as Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and GOP party chair Val DiGiorgio look on, Tuesday.
WEST CHESTER — A number...
State Police continue to investigate Rt. 926 fatal crash
EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Police continue to investigate an accident that killed a Kennett man on Rt. 926, just after midnight Sunday.
Police said that Arthur Joseff Teitsort-Birog, 24, was riding his bicycle east bound on Rt. 926 near Schoolhouse Lane when the accident occurred. A Pocopson man, Alan Michael Medina Barajas, 21, was driving a 2004 Jeep Liberty eastbound on the roadway at the same time.
Police...
Rt. 52 roundabout faces delay
Six to eight weeks likely to be added to end of Sept. completion date
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Officials from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and RoadCon, the contractor building the Rt. 52 roundabout, address construction delays on the site during a recent township meeting.
POCOPSON — Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)...
City Council rejects $2.05 trust fund transfer
Layoff could loom without action; meeting breaks up with acrimonious exchange on Public Works
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New Coatesville Police Officer Jared Davis (center) takes the oath of office from District Justic Grover Koons, as city Police Chief Jack Lauffer looks on. The new officers, an updated city Comprehensive Plan, and an improved audit report were upbeat moments in the City Council...
Kennett mom & breast cancer survivor rides to conquer cancer
Two-day, 150 mile bike journey – Kennett & Unionville merchants rally in support
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Tasha Little-Verrico, a Kennett resident and breast cancer survivor, will participate in the University of Pennsylvania’s Ambramson Cancer Center’s Ride to Conquer Cancer in October, with her backers, A LITTLE Team for a CURE. She is being supported by various local...
CYI ServiceCorp aims to change youth and community
Recently granted 501c3 status, CYI graduates three from ServiceCorp program
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Developing a city means more than just roads, businesses, infrastructure, and a tax base. For the Coatesville Youth Initiative, who held their ServiceCorps graduation on Monday at Downingtown Country Club, developing a city means developing young people to become tomorrow’s...
Jewelry on demand with RocksBox
Try, wear ’em, send ’em back — or buy them — and more show up monthly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
By now, it is firmly established that I am an accessories hoarder. Everyone has a flaw. This is mine. So, sue me.
Imagine my delight when I found RocksBox! Why I did not come up with this concept first is beyond me. It is the answer to my conflicting neurosis of wanting tons...
