CCHS offering unique way to tune into past
Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program
The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra.
Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is...
Knowing who is who in your dental office
It takes a team of professionals to keep you fully healthy
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
It’s easy to get confused when so many people work in a modern dental practice. Most dental practices have a variety of skilled people working to provide you with state of art dental care. It takes a team to provide great dentistry.
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Coatesville promotes four police officers, boosts force
City Hall packed as four raised in rank, eight more hired at City Council meeting
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Lt. James R. Audette, Sgt. Roger H. Ollis, Jr., Cpl. Brenden M. Boyle, and Cpl. Jonathan A. Shave stand in front of friends and family after taking their oaths of office.
COATESVILLE – The Coatesville Police Department promoted four police officers at the City Council meeting...
New county detective continues family legacy
Robert Balchunis has been assigned to Major Case Squad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Detective Robert Balchunis, the latest addition to the investigative arm of the District Attorney’s Office, began his new post this week, said District Attorney Tom Hogan.
A respected police officer who may be genetically predisposed to investigative work has joined the Chester...
Businesses, residents Celebrate Coatesville in Gateway Park
Annual Rotary Club event means family, food, and fun in summer heat
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Rotary Club organizes Celebrate Coatesville every year, bringing together businesses from around the area.
COATESVILLE – Bands, beer, and bicycles came together as a part of the city’s annual Celebrate Coatesville day held in Gateway Park on Sunday.
Families gathered in the...
July’s Super Six: from homewares to tattoos
As we head into the heart of the summer, my new list of passions
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Time for the July version of the Sunday Super Six!
Is it just me or do you feel like July 4th is the half-way point of summer? Boooooooooooooo!
Here are my latest obsessions:
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Repeat drunk-driver’s mother faces charges
Police say 85-year-old lied on insurance forms about son’s driving
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Louise Landis , 85, of West Chester, faces charges after police investigating a fatal motorcycle accident involving her son, a repeat drunk driver, determined that she lied about her son’s driving to her insurance company.
The 85-year-old mother of a 50-year-old repeat drunk-driver...
Unionville student wins Microsoft competition
Shea thanks community support that will help her go to Africa next month
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Meghan Shea, a 2013 Unionville High School graduate, shares a moment with some of the Pocopson Elementary School students who helped out with her video. That video entry made Shea one of five finalists for the Microsoft YouthSpark for Change contest — meaning she will be headed to Kenya next...
Ambitious appetite prompts Food Bank move
Chester County nonprofit’s plethora of produce, volunteers outgrows space
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Larry Welsch, executive director of the Chester County Food Bank, surveys some of the current, cramped office space, which features overflow storage on the floor.
When the Chester County Food Bank rose from the ashes of its bankrupt predecessor in 2009, it did so with an...
