Art Watch: Creating a real ‘Rubber Soul’

Local artist repurposes old rubber tires into beautiful sculpture By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times After viewing the stunning show “Reconstructed Elements” at The Delaware Art Museum, I was fascinated to learn more about the local sculptor Helen Mason, who created the fluid, beautiful, black rubber abstract sculptures for this show. Each of the artists in “Reconstructed Elements”...

E. Fallowfield Elementary honors 9/11 victims

Students, officials gather to remember fateful day By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times Students, local elected officials and law enforcement and public safety officers gathered last week to honor the memory of those lost in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. From left, state Sen. Andrew Dinniman, Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner and State Rep. Harry Lewis join...

KCSD – Personnel, policy & academics top September’s board agenda

New KHS Athletic Director & KMS Vice Principal, district medication policy approved By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times KENNETT SQUARE –  At its kickoff meeting for the 2015/2016 academic year, the Kennett Consolidated School District (KCSD) board of directors place a continued focus on personnel changes, policy updates and academics.    Send article as PDF   ...

O’Leary named Exec. Dir. of Chesco Planning Commission

Brian O’Leary WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners said Wednesday that they have appointed Brian O’Leary as Executive Director of the Chester County Planning Commission. He starts in his new post on Oct, 5 and replaces Ronald Bailey who retired earlier this year. O’Leary has nearly 30 years of public planning experience with Montgomery County Planning Commission, and his move...

Johnson new CEO of North American Land Trust

Stephen Thor Johnson CHADDS FORD — North American Land Trust (NALT), a national, not-for-profit land conservation organization, today announced that Stephen Thor Johnson will become President and CEO. He will succeed Andrew L. Johnson (no relation), who founded the organization in 1992. Stephen Johnson of Lincoln, MA, was selected by the Board of Directors following a year-long search after Andrew...

Costello announces ‘Academy Day’ for interested PA-06 students

WEST CHESTER – On September 19th, the office of Congressman Ryan Costello (PA-6) will host an informational open house for students who are interested in attending one of the nation’s uniformed service academies. The Academy Day will take place at Wyomissing High School.    Send article as PDF   

JROTC cadets make their impact felt in the community

From helping to feed the hungry to working with seniors, CASH students make their mark By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times Air Force Junior ROTC students from Coatesville Area High School are making a lasting impact on the greater community. Here, cadets performed a flag folding ceremony at Hibernia Park for the residents of the Coatesville Senior Center in June. Photo courtesy  PA 771...

Mushroom Fest. celebrates 30 years of fungi-focused fun

Community, tourism and of course, all things mushroom… By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Kennett Square’s own Food Network ‘Chopped’ finalist, Lisa Keys, demonstrates in the festival’s culinary tent. KENNETT SQUARE – Visitors strolled historic Kennett Square Borough’s charming streets this weekend to enjoy shopping, crafts, food vendors and entertainment as the...

An ageless wonder of fashion

Iris Apfel continues to be a trendsetter By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times In the spirit of celebrating New York Fashion Week, I wanted to highlight an unexpected face in the world of couture. One of my all time favorite trendsetters is Iris Apfel. This 90­something year old spitfire is an expert in interior design and fashion. With a resume that includes time at Women’s Wear Daily and...

Pringle carries Rustin to 28-0 win over Henderson

Young Knights’ get running game going in crosstown battle By Matt Cassidy, Staff Writer, The Times West Chester Rustin celebrates a win over crosstown rival West Chester Henderson, 28-0, Friday night. WESTTOWN – While West Chester Henderson was riding into Rustin Stadium with a win in week one against Chester High, West Chester Rustin was seeking to avenge a setback in their opener to Harry...