Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First to the...
Mural shares Coatesville’s story with PSU Great Valley
Bridge Academy’s Darkness to Light featured in Public Stories presentation
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Bridge Academy students show off their mural at June’s unveiling. The mural was recognized Thursday night as a piece that has had a positive effect on the community.
MALVERN – Art has the power to change.
The students of the Bridge Academy learned this in creating...
D.A.: Collaboration needed to end heroin threat
‘We can’t arrest this problem away,’ he said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford, a grieving father who founded Kacie’s Cause in memory of his daughter, urges an audience in New Garden Township not to ignore the warning signs of heroin abuse.
The county’s chief law-enforcement officer had positive and negative updates on the heroin epidemic that has infiltrated...
Local firefighters honored at fundraiser
Master of Ceremonies Del Bittle shares a moment with firefighters from the West Bradford Fire Company, during a special event Saturday to honor local volunteer firefighters.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds of local residents, elected officials and community members came together Saturday night to honor local volunteer firefighters serving a number of local towns at a special, highly-attended fundraising...
Lost luster returns to Kennett High lights
Refurbished pendant fixtures now basking in glow of admirers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Once an eyesore, the pendant lights in front of Kennett High have been restored to their former luster.
When the vintage pendant lights came down about a month ago outside the entrance to Kennett High School, the few people who noticed were probably pleased: They were an irrefutable eyesore....
Ross announces plans to retire after 2014
Nine-term State Rep. won’t seek reelection; Walker eyed as GOP candidate
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he wouldn’t seek a 10th term in the statehouse.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced Tuesday that he would not seek a 10th term in the state House of Representatives.
Ross, currently a township resident, has served...
Where do germs go the other 8 months of the year?
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
It’s that time again! The holidays haven’t yet arrived, but the flu season is already upon us. Chances are, the last time you stepped outside, you also saw or heard someone discuss the “bug that’s going around.” But, where’s the “bug” actually going? If you pay any attention to the news, you might think that a newly discovered disease...
D.A.: Ex-friend fatally shoots Malvern man
Killer in custody, say police, who found body hidden under debris
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Merritt N. Dudas is in custody, police said, charged with fatally shooting Drew Ferguson in Malvern
In a tight-knit Malvern community, the homicide victim and his killer were once next-door neighbors and good friends – so close that when the alleged shooter needed a place to live,...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane: No, it’s a giant mushroom
700-pound spore to descend on Kennett Square for New Year’s Eve
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A sketch shows the mushroom that is being fabricated for Kennett Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration.
Move over, Manhattan: Kennett Square is poised to supplant Times Square as the go-to destination for New Year’s Eve.
After all, who wants to watch a boring ball when the sky...
Art Watch: Annette Alessi
Inspired by the traditions of the Brandywine Valley
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local painter and pastel artist Annette Alessi is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch. After graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with a degree in illustration, Annette worked in fashion illustration for many years. Most of her landscape work is painted plein air (outdoors) and she...
