CASD approves Taschner as superintendent of schools
Board OKs 3-year contract as citizens voice ‘no confidence’ in district
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Alain Foster reads a statement on behalf of fellow citizens stating that they have no confidence in the Board. The statement asked for the firing of Solicitor James Ellison and the resignations of five board members.
CALN – In a special meeting Tuesday night, the Coatesville...
Kennett discusses changes to gun ordinance
Two concerns emerge: freedom to shoot vs. protection from shooters
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Scudder Stevens, chairman of Kennett Township Board of Supervisors, and David Sander, township solicitor, listen intently to residents’ questions and concerns about recent amendments to the township’s Firearm Discharge Ordinance. Another public meeting will occur in May
KENNETT — At a...
College students: they’re baaaaack
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s that wonderful time in the spring when the college students soon will be returning home for spring or summer break, looking for jobs, and recharging before the fall term begins. It’s also time as parents to be a bit pro-active about the dental needs of these students. College students have a unique set of dental concerns.
Many students...
Gallery to showcase two plein air painters
Reception will be held on Friday for Jacalyn Beam, Nancy Tankersley
Jacalyn Beam is one of two plein air painters featured in a show opening on Friday at the Chadds Ford Gallery.
CHADDS FORD – The Chadds Ford Gallery will open “A Showing of Recent Artworks by Jacalyn Beam and Nancy Tankersley” on Friday, April 11, with a reception from 5 to 8 p.m.; the exhibit will continue through Sunday, April...
Op/Ed: Help us protect Pennsylvania’s kids from sexual predators
By David Heckler, Bucks County District Attorney,
Tom Hogan, Chester County District Attorney
Jack Whelan, Delaware County District Attorney
Risa Vetri Ferman, Montgomery County District Attorney
Seth Williams, Philadelphia District Attorney
As prosecutors, we confront harrowing and heart-wrenching cases nearly every day. It is the child sexual abuse cases that are among the toughest and...
UCF school board looks to narrow tax hike
Latest administration proposed budget calls for 2.66% increase
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With about 10 weeks to go in the annual school budget process, the likely range of the expected Unionville-Chadds Ford School District tax increase is beginning to narrow, and based on Monday night’s informal discussions by the Board of Education, the increase will fall somewhere...
Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Annual Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
Op/Ed: More opportunities needed for Pa. higher-ed. students
Proposed REACH scholarship would put school in reach for many
By Josh Maxwell, Mayor of Downingtown
Josh Maxwell
Over the last few years, higher education has become one of the most controversial issues facing our state. When Gov. Tom Corbett unveiled his first budget in 2011, it included roughly $2 billion in cuts to education, including steep cuts to the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education...
Art Watch: Jennifer Domal
Pysanky – the lost art of Ukranian Easter eggs is reborn in West Chester.
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Artist Jennifer Domal has a passion for eggs. Jennifer utilizes the ages old traditional Ukranian egg carving technique known as “pysanky.” Etching her exquisitely detailed patterns onto the surface of an egg, Jennifer creates miniature works of wonder. Each egg...
D.A. issues scathing rebuttal to CASD’s latest statement
Hogan directs sharpest criticism at district’s solicitor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
The war of words between Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and the Coatesville Area School District school board escalated Saturday when Hogan ripped the board’s late-night Friday reply to his claim that the district was potentially...
