High energy defense leads to 66-46 Coatesville win over D. East
Harried by Coatesville’s perimeter defense, Downingtown loses early lead
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
John Rodriguez III lays in during the third quarter.
CALN – Though the battle in the trenches was a wash, Coatesville’s perimeter steals and fastbreak offense led to a 66-46 home win over Downingtown East on Tuesday night.
East started out the stronger side with junior forward...
On Your Table: The Country Butcher keeps it local
Locally sourced foods and old-fashioned service make for a Kennett standout
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Dan Boxler of the Country Butcher in Kennett shows off his case of dry aged beef. The shop has been a staple in southern Chester County for a generation and features locally grown and raised foods combined with attentive customer service.
KENNETT — Stepping into the Country...
Birmingham supervisors want historic home maintained
2015 road program goes out for bid
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham Township Supervisors approved construction of a new home on a 10-acre lot, but with the condition that this 1837 structure on the property be preserved and maintained as part of the plan, Monday night.
BIRMINGHAM — Sometimes it’s easier to build a house on historic land than deal with the old house already...
Shaw appointed to Coatesville City Council seat
As the sole candidate, Shaw takes seat left open by Collins’s resignation
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Bill Shaw answers questions during City Council’s interview process.
COATESVILLE – Bill Shaw took over the vacant Fourth Ward City Council seat at a special meeting on Monday night. Council appointed him to the seat in a 5-1 vote with council member Ingrid Jones providing...
E. Marlborough police chief to retire
Concerns voiced about cell tower’s flashing red lights
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Supervisor’s meeting on Monday night was preempted by the announcement that Gerald Davis, the township’s Chief of Police, was retiring after 40 years of service.
Davis was the first Chief of Police for the township police department. Prior to this appointment,...
Update: Coatesville police nab ‘extremely dangerous’ gunman
Jamil Battle
Updated 4:10 p.m. with Battle’s arrest
COATESVILLE — A manhunt for an individual they describe as “armed and extremely dangerous” ended Tuesday afternoon after city police said they apprehended a man wanted following a shooting, Jan. 30 at North 8th Avenue and East Diamond Streets.
Police police said they took Jamil Battle into custody Tuesday afternoon in connection...
Op/Ed: A tale of two high schools
Growing gap between urban, suburban schools is unconscionable
By Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman, State Senator, 19th District
Sen. Andrew E. Dinniman
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”
It’s almost like Charles Dickens was describing public education in Pennsylvania.
Today, the disparity between the academic services, technology and basic resources available to students in inner city...
Bancroft Elementary hosts DEA Youth Dance Program
Program seeks to provide alternative outlet to ‘at risk’ behaviors
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Bancroft students enjoying the DEA Youth Dance Program kickoff assembly
NEW GARDEN – Third, fourth and fifth grade Bancroft students were treated to a sampling of dance styles including samba, salsa, step, ballet and hip-hop as a part of a celebratory and very energized kick-off...
Pocopson rejects The Preserve dedication, again
Toll Brothers’ development fails to pass inspections
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
POCOPSON — The Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors rejected The Preserve at Chadds Ford offer of dedication for the third time in a unanimous vote Friday evening.
On a modified schedule due to the impending exaggerated snowstorm earlier in the week the Township met Friday evening led by Vice Chairman...
SuperSix: Way more interesting than some game
New looks, tastes for February to keep you in the know
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This is an EXCITING day! It sure is! It’s time for my February Super Six!
What? You thought I would be talking Super Bowl? If I hear talk of deflated balls for one more second, I’m going to scream. Let’s keep it girlie for today, shall we?
1. Pina Lace Top from Anthropologie: This blouse has been...
