Art Watch: John Hannafin
An authentic creative voice
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on brightly colored neo-impressionist work of local popular artist John Hannafin. John grew up in West Chester in a bucolic setting of a centuries old stone home surrounded by green farmlands and historic properties.
While he may be most nationally famous for his “Art Across America”...
Frosty fashion? It can be done
Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t still look great
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
OK, we are barely into winter and this #PolarVortex thing is already on my nerves. It is so cold that even Gisele Bundchen is wearing UGGS….and just like that, they are back in fashion!
(TJMaxx has the sequin version on sale. I have to draw the line and I wear sequins...
Costello-DiGiorgio battle could have wide-ranging impact
Gerlach’s decision not to seek reelection touches off primary fight
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
That shattering and creaking sound you heard this week wasn’t from the extreme cold (unless you were near my nearly half-century old bones), but what would appear to be the shattering of a fragile unity among Chester County Republicans.
When Jim Gerlach announced Monday that he would not seek...
County officials team up for firearms safety course
D.A., sheriff want gun owners to be educated, responsible
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (right) is teaming with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan to offer citizens a firearms safety course.
In Chester County, the right to bear arms carries a responsibility for safety, according to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny”...
D.A.: Former city detective faces new theft charges
Gerald D. Pawling accused of stealing from evidence room to pave driveway
Updated at 4:50 p.m. with defense attorney’s comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville Police detective, faces new theft charges.
A former Coatesville Police detective, previously charged with stealing over $40,000 from the police union and Police Athletic League,...
Native soccer star continues standout moves
J.T. Dorsey to receive Pa. coaches award for his youth mentoring
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
J.T. Dorsey, a Coatesville native and soccer star, is being honored by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association for his commitment to the sport through youth development.
A Coatesville native and soccer standout is being honored for his commitment to the sport both on and off the...
County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists
10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench.
A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight.
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Police ID one of 4 accused jewelry thieves
West Whiteland investigators issue warrant for 57-year-old Philadelphia man
West Whiteland Township Police are looking for Kevin Blagmon, one of four men accused in a jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall.
An investigation by the West Whiteland Township Police Department into a $15,000 jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall has resulted in the identification of one of four suspects, detectives said.
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