Coatesville’s City Council reopens splash pad for the summer

Splash pad fully operational and green for the city By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times Coatesville residents enjoy cooling off at the newly reopened splash pad at the city’s Riverwalk Trail. COATESVILLE – Dozens of children excitedly gathered at Coatesville’s Riverwalk Park last week for the grand reopening of the popular splash pad that had been closed last summer due to damage...

You’re never too old to play

All work doesn’t just make Jack dull, but maybe unhealthy, too By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times When was the last time you completely lost track of time doing something you love?  You may not have thought of it this way, but it’s very likely that you were engaged in what scientists call “free play.”  If you’re like many people, life may be filled with work demands, family responsibilities,...

New Garden honors police officers

Supervisors grapple with sewer, finance and recreation issues By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times New Garden Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson congratulates Police Officer First Class John M. Gibson, who was named Officer of the Year for the township police, as part of Monday night’s annual Police Awards Ceremony prior to the meeting of the Board of Supervisors. NEW GARDEN — The township’s police...