Perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day for the man in your life

Six ways to show off your affections By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I know that I just gave you my February Super Six last week, but that was for the ladies. THIS week is all about my Valentine Gift Ideas for the man in your life… 1. Shinola Leather Wallet http://bit.ly/18U60TN: I am NOT a fan of a clip on phone carrier for a guy. I know it seems practical…but so are comfortable...

Pileggi to seek Delco judgeship

Would quit state Senate if elected to Court of Common Pleas State Sen. Dominic Pileggi Sen. Dominic Pileggi, the former Senate Majority Leader, who represents the 9th Senate District which includes much of southern Chester County Chester Counties, announced Friday he plans to run for a vacancy on the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. Pileggi, the former mayor of Chester, has served in the Pennsylvania...

For ex-slaves in the 1800s, Chester County was home

Swarthmore library curator delivers lecture on Underground Railroad By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Christopher Densmore educates the audience at the National Steel and Iron Heritage Museum. COATESVILLE – In a country largely built by the unpaid forced labor of those who Moses Coates called “dark-skinned brethren,” Chester County became the home of many slaves who escaped the terrible...

Chesco drug strike force wins national award

Chester County Detective Sergeant Robert J. Dougherty, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan, and Jeremiah A. Daley, Executive Director of Philadelphia-Camden HIDTA, share a moment with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area award presented to Chester County law enforcement officials this week. WEST CHESTER —  The Chester County District Attorney’s Office High Intensity Drug Trafficking...

Coatesville Council discusses cuts to reach 2015 budget goal

City has $191k to go to balance $9.734k budget; 1 mil tax increase proposed By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times budget, city council, coatesville COATESVILLE – After further discussion on Wednesday night, the city still has a deficit of over $191,000 to make up before finalizing a 2015 budget. As it stands now, the preliminary budget proposes a 1 mil tax increase with no money coming from...

Measles: Chester County Health Department stands ready

No outbreaks yet; prevention, response & public education top priorities By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times WEST CHESTER – With the measles outbreak dominating national headlines; The Times has reached out to the Chester County Health Department to provide our readers a local, behind the scenes perspective on  efforts underway to help prevent, and respond to, a measles outbreak close...

New 4-Way stops implemented on Hillendale Road

Motorists urged to use caution at intersections By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times An example of the warning signage & lighting placed prior to motorists arriving at the new intersections KENNETT – Local motorists are urged to use caution and be extra aware when traveling on Hillendale Road as Kennett Township has implemented two new, 4-way stops, at the intersections of Bayard & Hillendale...

What To Do: Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate. Did we mention chocolate?

Also: Plein Air in Chadds Ford, and options to battle cabin fever By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times After just a few year’s the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival has become a staple for local chocolate lovers. This year’s event takes place Feb. 8 at Kennett High School. Valentine’s Day is one of the best things about February and chocolate is one of the best things about Valentine’s...

Downingtown retains Lamb McErlane for solicitor services

Temporary solicitor Mark P. Thompson approved to take position permanently By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times Battalion Chief Joel Swisher offers insight to the Downingtown Borough Council on the structure of the fire department during Wednesday nights meeting. DOWNINGTOWN – Borough council voted to retain Chester County powerhouse law firm Lamb McErlane PC to provide solicitor services at...

On Stage: In The Mood celebrates greatest generation

Also: Barnum & Bailey Circus gets more Xtreme By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times In The Mood has a pair of performances at The Playhouse on Rodney Square (formerly the DuPont Theatre) on Feb. 5, saluting the music of World War II. World War II lasted from 1939-1945 so, not surprisingly, many of the people who were adults back then have since passed away. According to statistics released...