Former detective waives hearing on theft charges
Gerald Pawling is accused of stealing $46,509 from police union
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gerald D. Pawling (left) is shown with his attorney, Daniel R. Bush, arriving for his arraignment last month in Caln district court.
A former Coatesville Police detective waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday on eight counts of forgery and 51 counts of theft-by-unlawful-taking in...
Library focusing on different forms of combat
One program showcases Civil War youth; another stresses anti-aging
The Chester County Library will present a program on boys who fought in the Civil War on Sept. 26.
The Chester County Library invites residents to two upcoming programs: one that looks back in time and one that seeks to lengthen it.
On Monday, Sept. 23, Dr. Jessica A. Kennedy, D.C., will present “How to Stay Young for 100 Years”...
Art Watch: Emily Wilkins
Playing on paper keeps imagination flowing
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch looks at the imaginative conceptual work of sculptor Emily Wilkins. A recent graduate of Penn State with a BFA in ceramics, Emily already has her own art consulting business and ceramic studio in West Chester. She is also an art teacher at The Chester County Art Association where “working...
Residents urged to branch out, donate blood
10 trees will be planted for every pint collected at Lenfest Center
The Red Cross blood drive will take place on Oct. 3 in the new Lenfest Center in Newlin Township. Pre-registration is requested.
Giving help to others and giving back to nature will be possible simultaneously on Oct. 3, when the Lenfest Center hosts a Red Cross blood drive.
For every pint of blood collected – and research shows...
Are tattoos really a breakthough for Miss America?
Miss Kansas may be getting ink for her ‘ink,’ but it’s kind of disappointing
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaah, controversy for Miss America…shocker. Let me preface this article by saying that I find the entire pageant industry creepy and sexist. Although, I can vividly remember the excitement of popping popcorn and readying a “score card” with my friends...
CASD board, administration thumb noses at community
When answers are needed, stonewalling and hostile behavior hurts everyone
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Ultimately, it comes down to respect.
Tuesday night, we saw one of the more egregious examples of a public body and public school administration showing not just a lack of respect for parents, students and taxpayers, but frankly, utter contempt for those daring to ask about a series of disturbing...
D.A. to head regional crime-fighting committee
Tom Hogan to oversee intelligence for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan was tapped to chair the Intelligence Committee for the region’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA).
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan has been named chairman of the Intelligence Committee for the region’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), a multi-agency...
Jury convicts dog-shooter of animal cruelty
West Vincent Township man not justified in killing family’s pets
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gabriel Pilotti, 73, of Chester Springs, was convicted of two counts of animal cruelty on Wednesday for shooting two of his neighbors’ dogs.
A West Vincent Township man never denied shooting two of his neighbors’ dogs that strayed onto his property on Feb. 12; at issue...
A great smile makes all the difference
If your teeth keep you from smiling, there are options
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
As a dentist, I am frequently asked questions about how to make teeth whiter, straighter or improve a patient’s overall smile. Based on some compelling arguments it’s no wonder that a great smile is foremost on our minds. Smiling is something that we do on a daily basis but we rarely think...
Don’t overlook the need for rest and recovery
A few easy steps to help recharge your mind and body
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
School has started, the days are getting shorter and cooler, and the summer months are slowly winding down. For many people, this means the beginning of a busy time of year that doesn’t slow down until the summer months return once again. With this in mind, I want to discuss a very important concept...
