‘StringFest’ 2015 held at Kennett High
Tri-county student talent delights
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – This week, nearly 100 5th and 6th grade student-musicians from Philadelphia, Delaware and Chester Counties came together at Kennett High School to showcase their combined talents.
StringFest is an annual event sponsored by the PA Music Educators Association (PMEA); its goal is to bring together diverse, top-tier...
Wynn takes Coatesville Region III school board seat
Appointed to seat vacated by Jim Fox in 7-1 vote over Tom Siedenbuehl
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Greg Wynn takes his school board member oath.
CALN – The Coatesville Area School Board appointed Greg Wynn to fill the open Region III seat at a special meeting Tuesday night.
Wynn, an IT professional at Vanguard, was selected in a 7-1 vote with board member Laurie Knecht providing voting...
Art Watch: Celebrating the Art Trust
The Art Trust is celebrating its tenth year in downtown West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
You may have noticed a hub of activity every month at the Meridian Bank at 16 West Market Street in downtown West Chester. Rarely does one see a bank office so brimming with people after 5pm! In the case of the Meridian Bank, they are the showplace for a small group of local artists who call themselves...
Wolf pitches severance tax, education funding in Caln
Proposed act would put 5% tax on natural gas extraction, raise up to $1B
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Gov. Tom Wolf introduces his proposal for a natural gas severance tax, with much of the proceeds to go to education funding, at Caln Elementary School, Wednesday.
CALN – Gov. Tom Wolf visited Caln Elementary School Wednesday morning to introduce the Pennsylvania Education Reinvestment...
Reporting child abuse: we all have a responsibility
New Act 31 means penalties for those suspect abuse but don’t report it
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Children, their health, well-being and protection from predators are all of our business. Dentists and dental hygienists have always been listed as mandated reporters of child abuse in the state of Pennsylvania. What’s new is the effect of the newly passed ACT 31...
Find true love on Valentine’s Day: adopt a pet
Hazelnut is just one of many potential loves of your life you could meet at the Chester County SCPA’s Valentine’s Day adopt event Saturday.
WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for love this weekend, why not visit the Chester County SPCA — Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to adopt a pet! The shelter’s homeless animals are all waiting for that special someone to come along and fall...
Coatesville City Hall to undergo repairs to fix roof leaks
Ward sworn in; election for fourth ward seat to be held in May
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With his family by his side, Bill Shaw takes his oath to fill the Fourth Ward Coatesville City Council seat.
COATESVILLE – City Council approved a $127,890 project by Pro Com Roofing to re-roof city hall at Monday’s meeting.
The 8,000-square-foot section of the roof to be renovated has had...
CASD report prompts new series of questions
Putting the report out a good step, but answers needed
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
On Monday afternoon, the Coatesville Area School District released the investigative report compiled by Conrad O’Brien and submitted to the board and administration in April of 2014. it details gross mismanagement, bullying, conspiracy, probable obstruction of justice and more — much as the Grand Jury report...
UPDATE: Chadds Ford woman’s death ruled a homicide
Kennett man faces charges in death at Millersville U.’s dorms
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Karlie Hall, a 2014 gradate of Unionville High School, died early Sunday morning following an alleged altercation with her boyfriend, Gregorio Orrostieta of Kennett. Image courtesy Facebook.
LANCASTER —The Lancaster County Coroner ruled Monday afternoon that the death of a Chadds Ford woman was a...
Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival ‘wows’ again
United Way’s popular fundraiser draws crowds from across region
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Sarah & Evelyn, of Hockessin, enjoying an afternoon of chocolate covered fun
KENNETT – Chocolate-loving Festival attendees came to Kennett High School (KHS) to sample chocolate; and sample they did. This year’s festival boasted 240 edible...
