Woman charged with embezzling from Caln business
Lisa R. Saxe
CALN — A Delaware woman has been charged with taking some $220,000 from a township small business, apparently, police said, to fund her gambling habit.
Lisa R. Saxe, of Claymont, Del., was charged with Theft, Access Device Fraud, Unlawful Use of a Computer and related charges, Wednesday by township police.
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What To Do: No ‘Laboring’ to find First Friday fun
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making a First Friday visit to West Chester.
If you take a glance at the calendar, you might be surprised to see that we’re already into September. You might also notice that September 2 is the first Friday of the month.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend an evening in the heart of...
Murray resigns as Kennett Library Director
KENNETT SQUARE — The search for a new home for the Kennett Library will take place under new leadership: long-time library director Donna Murray resigned Monday, after a decade as the library’s director — library board president Thomas Swett announced Thursday.
“We are so proud of all that Donna has accomplished in her thirteen years here in Kennett,” Swett said in a statement issued...
On Stage: Howard Jones loves his US fans
Plus: a does of ‘fast-food’ metal you have to see to believe
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Howard Jones is playing just four dates in the U.S. — including one in the Delaware Valley.
Local fans of Howard Jones can be thankful that the British singer holds them in high regard.
Jones will play his show scheduled for September 1 at the World Café Live at the Queen (500 North...
The Zika virus and Chester County
Getting rid of standing water is more effective than spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
News has come around lately that “Pennsylvania Is Now One Of The Top States With Zika Virus ” (Phoenixville Patch, 8/23/16). Currently PA ranks 5th in the number of diagnosed Zika cases. Of course, no one knows how many undiagnosed cases there are anywhere.
Quick quiz: how is Zika spread?...
Casey talks to students about bullying at Coatesville High
U.S. Senator says one in four students are victims
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
U.S. Senator Bob Casey visited Coatesville Intermediate High School Tuesday to speak to students about bullying.
CALN – U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) paid a visit to ninth and tenth grade students at the Coatesville Area Intermediate High School campus Tuesday morning to speak about bullying across the nation...
Art Watch: New shows popping up across the county
First Friday for September is Art-Abundant!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Although many of us will be looking to enjoy one last burst of summer, either sitting by the pool or spending time with friends, there are a number of interesting art happenings this Labor Day weekend.
In Kennett Square, Mala Galleria welcomes abstract painter Ellen Catanzaro in a new gallery show entitled “Nature...
CASD board approves 5-year contract for Taschner
Members of the public questioned, ‘why now?’
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Teachers, parents and taxpayers filled the auditorium at Coatesville Area Senior High School as the school board of directors voted to renew superintendent Dr. Cathy Taschner’s contract for five years.
CALN – Last week, teachers, parents and taxpayers packed the auditorium at Coatesville Area...
Don’t Retire-ReFire: How to Keep Your Mind Sharp
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Have you ever forgotten where you put your keys? Do you sometimes forget words or names? Do you feel like your brain is just getting duller? Have you ever felt like you have nothing to add to a conversation? Don’t panic! It’s part of the natural aging process.
However, there is growing evidence that tells us otherwise. We do possess the power and we do...
County plans 5K Color Run to battle opioid addiction
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline, with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney continue to take measures in fighting opioid and heroin addiction within the county by scheduling a color 5k run and walk that will raise funds to help combat the growing epidemic.
Chester County’s...
