Have a great Fourth of July weekend, but be smart and be safe
With mostly good weather forecast (the lone concern is a chance of serious thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service) most area residents who haven’t opted to head out of town are likely ready for fun with friends and family over the long holiday weekend.
But — as state and local officials advise — a little bit of caution and common sense can keep the holiday festivities...
CASD moves to rework admin positions
Board cuts unapproved positions created by previous superintendent
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
CALN – Further steps to correct past wrongdoings under the previous administration were taken at Wednesday’s school board meeting of the Coatesville Area School District, which included eliminating administrative positions that were never approved by the school board and adjusting...
Phoenixville teens meet with Congress members
Phoenixville’s Jillian Absher and Grace Field meet with U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) in his Washington, D.C. office.
I’m writing to let you know that Phoenixville’s own Jillian Absher and Grace Field participated in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Annual Teen Advocacy Day held in Washington, D.C., on June 23.
The event included more than 75 teen advocates from around the U.S. who spoke...
Local legislators back bipartisan state budget
Senate, Gov. must OK $31.55 billion state spending plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Correction: Adds Rep. Truitt’s vote.
It appears last year’s long, drawn out state budget process may be shorter — based on the bipartisan passage of a new $31.55 billion budget by the state House of Representatives, Tuesday, 132-68.
The budget was supported by seven Chester County State Representatives...
Teen killed in London Britain car crash
LONDON BRITAIN — An 18-year-old male lost control of the car he was driving on Route 896 Tuesday night and was killed in the resulting crash.
State Police did not release the identity of the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Pocopson supervisors OK day care, Barnard security
Action moves on to long-discussed items
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson Township Supervisors Alice Balsama, Elaine DiMonte and Ricki Stumpo consider options during Monday night’s board meeting.
POCOPSON – After much delay in getting approval by the Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors, two consistently tabled agenda items due to outstanding, and some controversial, issues...
Firefighters advise extreme caution with fireworks
COATESVILLE – Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for fire fighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year, and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents.
IAFF Local 3790 advises that the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a professional...
East Penn RR to close Rt. 52, Lenape Bridge, July 8-11
East Penn Railroad, LLC is scheduled to close Route 52 (Lenape Road) between Creek Road and Pocopson Road from 6 PM Friday, July 8, through 5 AM Monday, July 11, for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
During construction, Route 52 (Lenape Road) through traffic will be detoured over Pocopson Road, Route 926 (Street Road) and Creek Road. Heavy trucks...
AAA: Fourth of July 2016 likely to have highest traffic volume ever
Chester County, you know you’re not staying home this weekend.
Whether you’d headed down the shore, off to see relatives or just ready to get out of town for a few days, according to AAA, fewer of you than ever will skip a “staycation” this coming long weekend.
Americans will take more trips than ever this Independence Day weekend. The nearly 43 million people projected to...
CCIU’s Auris wins Gary L. Miller Distinguished Service award
From left to right: PAIU executive director Thomas Gluck, Dr. Jacalyn Auris and CCIU executive director Dr. Joseph O’Brien.
DOWNINGTOWN – Advocate. Passionate. Visionary. Inspirational.
These are all words used to describe Dr. Jacalyn Auris, the recipient of the 2016 Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Unit’s (PAIU) Gary L. Miller Distinguished Service Award. The award honors intermediate...
