Taschner is the pick for CASD Superintendent
Will be formally introduced at March 25 meeting
Dr. Cathy Taschner has been named as the new Superintendent of Schools for the Coatesville Area School District. She will be formally introduced at a March 25 meeting. Image courtesy Susquehanna Township School District.
CALN — Dr. Cathy Taschner — no stranger to controversy in her current role as Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Susquehanna...
Kennett firearm ordinance shot down by courts, can it be fixed?
Drivers may think twice about aggressive driving in Kennett Twp
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Township Police Chief McCarthy discussing his soon-to-be greater focus on aggressive driving in Kennett Township. Sara Meadows, Kennett Township Clerk, is shown filling in for Township Manager Lisa Moore at the meeting.
The public comment period at the end of an otherwise docile meeting of...
Working to perpetuate Rebecca Lukens’ legacy
Graystone Society’s annual award goes to longtime open-space advocate
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Molly K. Morrison chats with Susannah Brody, playing the role of Rebecca Lukens, at the Eighth Annual Rebecca Lukens Award ceremony in Coatesville.
Attired in 19th-century Quaker garb, Susannah Brody provided the voice of Rebecca Lukens, and the elegant Graystone Mansion,...
Shooting victim improves; car occupants sought
City police seek info about who was in a pair of white cars linked to shooting
COATESVILLE — The 15-year-old city boy hit by a stray bullet, Tuesday afternoon, appears to be recovering, police said Thursday.
He was moved, police said, from Paoli Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit to being listed in stable condition.
Meanwhile, police continue to seek leads in the shooting. Police said witnesses...
CASD super candidates have vetting issues
Who looked into these folks and decided they were the best option?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There are times when reality trumps fiction for the completely incredible.
I had no plans to write again today about our pals at the Coatesville Area School District and frankly, would have been happy to work on the half-dozen other topics I have going elsewhere in the county. But, alas, sometimes you...
Area students celebrated for good citizenship
Chester County Chapter of NSDAR recognizes 10 seniors
Chester County Clerk of Courts Robin Marcello poses with one of the winners, Heidi Maria Weston of Chester County Technical College High School, also a skilled harpist.
The Chester County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) held an awards ceremony earlier this month to spotlight 10 high-school seniors who...
Coatesville Police: Rage doesn’t belong on road
Special funding will result in extra patrols, enforcement in city
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Sylvester Earle (left) and Cpl. Jonathan Shave display a sign reminding drivers that aggressive driving will produce negative consequences.
Those who demonstrate qualities associated with aggressive driving in Coatesville during March will run a higher-than-normal...
County displays app-titude for mobile communication
Residents can access plethora of Chesco data on electronic devices
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County employees Rebecca Brain and Frank Cipriano debut the county’s new mobile app at the commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, March 18.
Wondering how to find to the county’s archives? Curious about the cleanliness of that county restaurant you’ve wanted to try? Interested...
Unionville reworks technology plans
Bring Your Own and infrastructure upgrades planned over next three years
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — After some revisions, adjustments and reworking, the Unionville-Chadds Ford School is ready to roll out a new technology plan over the next few years, it was announced Monday night.
Board member Kathleen Do recounted the plan — which be formally ratified as part of the yearly...
Parrish withdraws from 6th race
Trivedi is spared primary fight, will take on Costello in Nov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Mike Parrish, who had been a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 6th Congressional District, announced he would suspend his campaign and support rival Mana Trivedi against Republican Ryan Costello.
Mike Parrish, who had been challenging Manan Trivedi for the Democratic nomination for the 6th Congressional...
