Attorney calls for Romaniello, Ellison to be ousted
Rep. for Hawa claims he was forced to ignore orders from DA
Updated, 4:25 p.m.: adds comment from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan
By Mike McGann and Kathleen Brady Shea, The Times
Acting Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Angelo Romaniello (right) is facing allegations that he countermanded directives from Chester Couynty District Attorney Tom Hogan to keep the school district’s...
Art Watch: Monique Kendikian Sarkessian
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on expressionistic canvases of Monique Kendikian Sarkessian. Monique’s oil paintings are characterized by her vibrant color choices and expressive brush strokes.
Her brush creates shapes and lines that seem to move with a jazzy rhythm over the surface of her canvas. No matter what her subject matter, it is the dreamy...
Live large, but pack small
Can you go to Europe with just a carry-on? Yes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
As I sit down to write, there are a mere 48 hours until my husband and I board a plane for our BIG anniversary trip! I have a half-dozen (or more) lists going all at once. We are bringing carry-on luggage to save the hassle of waiting for our bags (or, even worse, having it lost altogether).
How is it possible...
Trust offers way to preserve, view history
Annual house tour will spotlight properties in Tredyffrin, Easttown
The Duportail House will be the starting point of the Ninth Annual Historic House Tour in Tredyffrin and Eastttown Townships. Photo courtesy of Carla Zambelli
The Ninth Annual Historic House Tour will take guests behind the scenes of nine historic, premier properties in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m....
Veteran law-enforcer returns to county roots
Sheriff selects Caln Township resident as chief deputy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) announces her selection of George P. March as chief deputy sheriff, filling a position that has been vacant since January.
For the new Chester County chief deputy sheriff, the position, which was announced Wednesday, represents a repeat...
One word: shameful
CASD school board disrespects residents for no good reason
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — I’ve been to a lot of Board of Education meetings over the years, some compelling, some downright boring, but until Tuesday night, I’ve never been to one that could be described with one word:
Shameful.
The Coatesville Area School District Board of Education endured (I wish I could use the word...
CASD vote exacerbates rancor, outrage
Initially confused, residents then angered by abrupt end to meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Before the 6-1 vote, Board President Neil Campbell asked his colleagues if anyone wanted to separate any of the items for discussion on its lengthy, 13-page agenda from what would become a collective vote; none did. So the decision to accept the resignations of former Superintendent...
CASD School Board allows Como, Donato to resign
Despite 3-hours of public comment asking for firings, board votes 6-1 to accept resignations
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
A packed and angry crowd overflowed the auditorium at Coatesville Area School, Tuesday, calling for the firing of former Superintendent of Schools Richard Como and former Athletic Director Jame Donato, after it was determined the two had exchanged numerous racially...
