New book recalls building of Messiah Lutheran Church in Downingtown
The Rev. Barry M. Ridge has published a book about the building of Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W. Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown. Pastor Ridge served the congregation from 1977 to 1987. Messiah’s current building, which was dedicated in 1986, replaced an earlier building at the same location.
A Time to Build is a collection of sermons and photographs tracing Messiah’s adventure in building:...
Coatesville Christmas Parade is back and bigger than ever on Dec. 7
Mummer’s String Band along the Lincoln HIghway in Coatesville,PAImage by: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
COATESVILLE — Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, down the historic Lincoln Highway, takes place on Dec. 7, 2019. The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic, begins at 10:00 a.m. starting at Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway, and...
Barrar won’t seek reelection in 2020
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160)
Long-time State Representative Stephen Barrar announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection for a 13th term in 2020.
Barrar, a Republican, represents the 160th District which covers an area from the Kennett Square area east into Delaware County.
He managed to hold off Democrat Anton Andrew by about 800 votes in 2018. With Andrew running again in 2020 — and...
Chesco Coroner IDs body found in Valley
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has positively identified the skeletal remains recovered from a wooded area in Valley Township on October 29, 2019, as those of Julia Gonzalez, age 22, of Coatesville.
After recovery of the remains, the Coroner’s Office worked with forensic odontologist, John B. Nase, DDS, FAGD, FICD on a postmortem dental examination which identified unique features of...
Welcoming FBI investigation, Dinniman says scrutiny of pipeline process long overdue
WEST CHESTER – While news that the FBI is investigating how permits were issued for the Sunoco/ET Mariner East pipeline spread across Chester County, Pennsylvania, and the nation this week, for state Senator Andy Dinniman questions about the project and its permits are nothing new.
In fact, Dinniman has been on the record in raising serious concerns about the safety and permitting of the controversial...
On Stage: Big Damn Blues Revolution storms into Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
Blues will be the order of the day on November 14 when the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) presents “The Big Damn Blues Revolution Tour” — a triple-bill featuring The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band as the headliner and J.D. Wilkes and Dom Flemons...
Collins named to Longwood Gardens Board of Trustees
James C. Collins, Jr.,
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Gardens today announced the appointment of James C. Collins, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Corteva Agriscience, to its Board of Trustees. The appointment is effective January 1, 2020.
“We are extremely fortunate to have Jim joining Longwood’s Board of Trustees,” said Longwood Gardens President & CEO Paul B. Redman. “His extensive...
Leland announces run for the 167th
Wendy Graham Leland
The 2020 election season is kicking off with the first local announcement of a challenge in a Chester County state legislative district — with a military veteran announcing late Monday night, Veterans Day, that she would seek the 167th State House seat.
Describing herself as a “dedicated community leader and combat veteran,” retired Army Col. Wendy Graham Leland...
On Stage: The music inspired by Bucks County at Michener
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Karen Gross
If you enjoy visiting museums, listening to good music or are a history buff – or all three – then you should consider a trip to Doylestown on November 10 to visit the James A. Michener Art Museum (138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, MichenerArtMuseum.org).
On Sunday afternoon, the Michener Art Museum will host singer and songwriter...
New Garden, West Grove renew regional police pact
The Southern Chester County Regional Public Safety Commissioners announced Friday that the Intermunicipal Agreement between New Garden Township and West Grove Borough, originally adopted on July 6, 2016, received overwhelming support from both communities to renew the agreement, which ensures the continued operations of the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department through December 31,...
