What makes someone a hero?
Caitlin Jenner shows courage deserving of the Ashe award
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Lots of people have lots to say about Caitlyn Jenner. What bothers me the most are the backward, bigoted people who have lots to say. But, that always seems to be par for the course, doesn’t it?
I have not been in my graduate program very long, and I am by no means qualifying myself as an expert on...
CASD to start process to recover unauthorized pay raises
Board of Education approves hiring of firm for forensic audit
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Coatesville Area School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cathy Taschner discusses the process for a forensic audit of the district’s finances during Tuesday’s special board meeting.
COATESVILLE – Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and the board of directors of the Coatesville...
Man charged in NorCo shotgun slaying
Zachary Ludwig
NORTH COVENTRY — Authorities say a Spring City man, angered that his ex-girlfriend was seeing another man, illegally purchased a sawed-off shot gun and shot the man in the chest at close range. The victim later died from a chest wound at an area hospital.
Zachary Ludwig, 22, of Spring City has been charged with the murder of Nicholas Mruczek of North Coventry. The shooting took place...
What To Do: Turks Head Music fest
Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...
Pennsbury receives tax-exemption on newly acquired open space
Board adopts Brandywine Creek Greenway Plan
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Solicitor Tom Oeste, Supervisors Scotty Scottoline and Aaron McIntyre, and Manager Kathleen Howley discuss Pennsbury Township issues with residents at Wednesday night’s meeting.
PENNSBURY — At Wednesday’s meeting of the township’s Board of Supervisors, a lighter than usual agenda included local conservation,...
Aldi opens doors to Coatesville-area supermarket
The new Aldi Supermarket opened in Valley, Thursday, replacing the Bottom Dollar, which closed earlier this year.
VALLEY — The Coatesville region (for those living on the west side of the city in particular) again has a local food store, with Thursday’s opening of Aldi on Lincoln Highway.
The new Aldi — which is an international discount chain — replaces the Bottom Dollar location that had...
KCSD announces 3 principals; projects on target, fees hold
Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting
KMS new principal, Lorenzo DeAngelis, along with his wife Alison, and sons Luca (L) and Domenic (R).Personnel changes highlighted at Board of Education meeting
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday’s meeting of the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) Board, while succinct, contained several important...
On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time
Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend.
Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...
Coatesville Community Unity Explosion brings city together
Second annual event features big crowds, great weather
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Correspondent, The Times
There was a little bit of something for everyone this past weekend at the Coatesville Community Unity Explosion. Here, popular movie characters adorned the moon bounces at Gateway Park and attracted children of all ages.
COATESVILLE – Artisans, vendors, Corvettes, a water slide, and food stands...
The meaning of mindfulness in the work place
Tips to find and keep calm, even when stress threatens to overwhelm you
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
Work is stressful for all of us. But how is it that we all seem to have that one colleague who’s always able to stay calm, even during the most challenging days? Chances are they’re practicing mindfulness. So, what is mindfulness, and how does it help in the workplace?
Mindfulness has...
