Unable to unbury fire hydrants? Here’s an option
Keystone Valley suggests using decorated stick or broom handle to mark spot
For safety reasons, Chester County officials have urged residents to clear storm drains and fire hydrants of that nasty, heavy, white stuff. However, for numerous reasons – not the least of which is the never-ending snowfall and its ever-increasing weight – the Keystone Valley Fire Department is suggesting an option:...
Building on the energy of Cuban music, dance
Chester County Art Association holding special one-night fund-raiser
Internationally acclaimed Jose ‘Pepito’ Gomez will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at a music and dance benefit for the Chester County Art Association.
Drawing on the allure of music and dance, the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will present internationally renowned Cuban musician Jose “Pepito” Gomez...
Plot thickens in 6th District race
Can populism change the math in the 16th District race?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The race for the Sixth Congressional District got more interesting this week on a couple of fronts.
First, Manan Trivedi, who ran unsuccessfully against Jim Gerlach in 2010 and 2012, announced he would run again. Then, Mike Parrish, the other Democrat in the race, got the endorsement of U.S. Rep. (and Philly political...
W. Caln police seeking driver who struck, killed horse
Man reportedly exited his white pickup truck, surveyed scene – and fled
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
West Caln Township Police are seeking the public’s help to locate the pickup truck driver who collided with a horse and buggy – causing fatal injuries to the animal – and fled the scene.
Police Chief Curt A. Martinez said the crash occurred about 7:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
Ice Wine – delicious dessert wine made from iced grapes
By Catrina North, Columnist, The Times
Ice wine has had somewhat of an accidental and brief history in the world of wine. The use of frozen grapes in wine production was mentioned by Pliny the Elder in ancient Roman times, but it seems to have been mostly forgotten until late 18th century eastern Europe. Ice wine, or eiswein, is now becoming more prevalent in the wine world and it is being produced...
6 CASH football seniors celebrate recruitments
Administrators, coaches, students reflect on past, prepare for future
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Colin Raysor and and Titus Richards sit in front of family members.
CALN – Six Coatesville Area Senior High (CASH) football players signed letters of intent to continue their careers at the collegiate level at a conference on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Daquan Worley committed to Penn State,...
More than a foot of snow, but weather may finally be breaking
We could have run more images of snow and ice, but figured our readers (and us, for that matter) would better enjoy a reminder of warmer climates. And forecasters do say it will be warming up next week.
As Chester County digs out — although a small snow event is likely for Saturday — it appears that the cycle of arctic weather may finally have broken, as forecasters expect a warming trend next...
Monday is ‘Family Day’ at Chesco Historical Society
Variety of activities will include reenactors for Revolutionary, Civil Wars
Noah Lewis will portray Revolutionary War hero Ned Hector during the Chester County Historical Society’s Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
The Chester County Historical Society is promising an educational, entertaining program of family fun and enrichment on Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 2014 Family Day,...
County: Save energy for bit of extra shoveling
During temporary lull, officials recommend clearing storm drains, hydrants
For the moment, the snow has stopped falling in most of Chester County, and many residents are immersed in the backbreaking chore of removing it. While this temporary lull is happening, county officials have a request: Please consider saving some energy to shovel any storm drains and fire hydrants that are near your property.
When...
State Police end brief Pocopson standoff
Rt. 842 briefly closed after domestic dispute
POCOPSON — A township man was taken into custody following an alleged domestic dispute Wednesday night, in an event ended up closing Route 842 for a period of time while police worked to resolve the situation, State Police said.
State police were called to a township home on a report of a domestic dispute, and when the male half of the couple refused...
