CASD continues plans to implement preschool program

Also discussed, policy on students’ use of electronic devices By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times Coatesville Area School Board continued with plans for implementing the Head Start preschool program with the Chester County Intermediate unit at the Gordon Early Literacy Center. CALN – The Coatesville Area School District continues to move forward with plans for the Head Start preschool...

8-year-old honored by Coatesville City Council

Keira Ollis working to make Coatesville more beautiful By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times 8-year-old Keira Ollis recently volunteered her time by painting over a graffiti tag at the corner of Newlinville Road and South First Avenue in Coatesville. COATESVILLE – As most children are spending their summers at the pool or playing at the park, 8-year-old Keira Ollis is looking for her next...

On Stage: Anna Rose packs a lot into a small package

Also: Navy Gangs hit Philly By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Anna Rose Anna Rose may be short in stature but she carries a lot of music in her 5-foot body. And, Rose may be young but she carries lifetimes of music and entertainment traditions in her DNA. Rose’s music combines her powerful vocals with a solid music backing that draws from rock, blues and R&B. The New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist...

Prysock slated to replace retiring Laslo in E. Marlborough

Safety Committee suggests new crosswalks in Village of Unionville By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times Left to Right: Supervisor Bob Weer, Township Manager Jane Laslo, Supervisor Christine Kimmel, Asst. Township Manager Laurie Prysock, Supervisor John Sarro, and Supervisors’ chair Richard Hannum (Supervisor Eddie Caudill was not present ) celebrate the retirement of Laslo — after nearly...

Art Watch: ‘Are We In Chester County?’

Street Road Artists Space celebrates Londonderry exhibition By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This Saturday from 1-7pm, Street Road Artists Space will have a closing reception party for the exhibition “7000 Acres.” 7000 Acres is a year-long interactive collection project and exhibition that brings to life the history of the 7000 acres that represent Londonderry Township. To celebrate...

Protecting yourself from online dating scams

Be wary if someone seems to be too good to be true By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times You’ve found the perfect man: he’s sweet, he’s sexy and he has a way with words that makes you swoon. But when you ask to see him does he shy away and reschedule again and again? Does he always ask about you and ignore your questions about him? Does he want to talk about your financials and your personal...

A tale of two candidates and Trump

Also, can the CC GOP make up for national shortcomings in organization? By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times As Charles Dickens put it, “it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Well, when it comes to politics and particularly those Republican candidates running down ballot of Donald J. Trump, it appears to be more of the latter. I give you a tale of two candidates, both of whom I know...

KCSD OKs new transportation software system

District gets head start on hiring for 2016-17 school year By Kelly O’Hara, Staff Writer, The Times Dr. Michael Barber, Assistant Superintendent for the Kennett Consolidated School District talks about new hires during his Personnel report to the board of education, Monday. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of Education voted Monday to approve a new Transportation...

Super Six: New looks, new must have products

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times With the 4th of July weekend already behind us (waaaaah!), I suppose I should hop to it and talk about my summer Super Six picks before fall fashion takes over the internet. (Psssst, it’s already happening…but, I’m ignoring it, for now). That being said, here are my latest obsessions:    Send article as PDF    ...

On Stage (Extra): Sublime With Rome returns to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Sublime with Rome It’s been almost a year to the day when Sublime with Rome visited Philadelphia for a show at Festival Pier. The band was touring in support of its recent album, “Sirens.” Now, Sublime with Rome is coming back to Philly — back to the same venue.    Send article as PDF