Updated: Second suspect surrenders in Aug. 1 robbery
Coatesville police are seeking Dajon Ducan, 19, of Philadelphia in relation to last week’s beating and robbery of an elderly city man on East Lincoln Highway.
Dajon Duncan, 19, of Philadelphia, turned himself in Thursday night after being wanted by city police in relation to last week’s beating and robbery of an elderly city man on East Lincoln Highway.
COATESVILLE —The second suspect...
Residents show support for police on National Night Out
Community leaders commend Caln PD, raise awareness for community issues
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) addresses the crowd at Caln’s National Night Out in Caln Park, Tuesday.
CALN – The Caln Police Department brought residents together with community leaders to show appreciation for the police force and town watch and raise awareness of the danger...
Legislators, county DA laud tough new arson law
Act 16 puts focus on those who would do harm with fire
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) talks about the state’s new arson law, which strengthens penalties for those injure or kill in the act of committing arson, Wednesday, at an event at Thorndale Fire Company. He was joined on left by state Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9, the Majority Leader of the Senate), Chester...
Op/Ed.: Is ‘settled science’ really settled?
By Gerald K. McOscar
Gerald K. McOscar
Contrary to what some scientists and politicians profess, one need not look far to see that science is rarely settled and that much of yesterday’s “science” is today’s old wives’ tale.
In June, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the case of Han Tak Lee who nearly 25 years ago was convicted of the July 1989 arson murder of his 20-year-old daughter...
State House recognizes Kennett Sq. for recycling event
Stenning Hill residents want stop sign to protect children on skate boards
By Rick Marts, Correspondent, The Times
Karen Sherer, Kennett Square Borough secretary, and Borough Council member Dan Maffei display the recognition for the borough receiving an award from the Pennsylvania state House of Representatives for electronics recycling.
The highlight of Monday night’s Borough Council meeting was...
Color photo pioneer had roots in Downingtown
William C. South
WEST CHESTER — Who knew that one of the pioneers of color photography lived in Downingtown?
Jim LaDrew, a retired photo finisher and local historian thought William C. South was worthy of remembrance. He collaborated with Pamela Powell, Photo Archivist of Chester County Historical Society, to post South’s story on Wikipedia.
According to Powell, “South was a Renaissance man who...
Art Partners founder wins Unsung Hero Award
Lindsay Brinton awarded for her role in connecting youth with arts
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Lindsay Brinton (left) accepts her Unsung Hero Award from presenter Regina Horton-Lewis (right).
COATESVILLE – Lindsay Brinton, founder of Art Partners Studio, was awarded the Unsung Heroes Award at Saturday’s Brandywine Health Foundation block party.
Brinton, who founded the nonprofit...
Did PECO failures set back roundabout project at least six weeks?
Power company said it was ahead of schedule, but all work on site stopped June 19
Updated: 4:45 p.m. includes comment from PECO
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The failure of PECO to move these power lines has brought the Pocopson roundabout project to a near standstill since June 19. What had been an expected completion date of about Oct. 1 is not expected to be closer to the end of November.
POCOPSON...
Coatesville police seek info on mugging
COATESVILLE — City police are looking for information, after an elderly city man was reportedly robbed and then assaulted by two unknown African-American males, Friday.
According to police, the 75-year-old man was sitting on a bench on the 500 block of East Lincoln Highway, in the early morning hours of Aug. 1, when he was approached by the two men. Reportedly, they said to the man “give it...
Super Six: a not ready for the end of summer list
Back to school can wait — time for a bit more fun in the sun
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I know that I had mentioned doing a “Back To School” version of the Sunday Super 6, but I’m just not psychologically ready for the transition. I’ll get there, eventually… in the meantime, here is what I am obsessed with this month:
1. My new “Terrain”-inspired...
