TCHS students handcraft conference table
On Thursday December 8, 2016, A.M. students from the Coatesville Area School District and Bishop Shanahan High School in the TCHS Brandywine carpentry program helped to install the new executive conference table at the CCIU. The students got to be the one of the first people to sit at the executive conference table while their instructor, principal, the Director of Career, Technical & Customized...
CCIU celebrates graduation of 30 LPN students
On Monday December 12, 2016, students in the full-time CCIU Practical Nursing Program based out of Downingtown became the 119th class to graduate from this program. Row 1 left to right: Emily Simpson, Aletra Moore, Jennifer Arroyo (Salutatorian), Nadine Broomall, Claudia Guzman, Silva, Kim Davis, Grace Crompton, Michele Carpenter. Row 2 left to right: Tedescha Short, Serrita Schofield, Keisha Sumner,...
Walters named as new Kennett Library Director
Megan Walters
KENNETT SQUARE — The Board of Trustees of the Kennett Library announced Monday that it had selected the replacement for long-time director Donna Murray, who resigned earlier this year.
Last Tuesday, at its regularly scheduled board meeting, the Kennett Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Megan Walters as the Library Director. Walters comes to Kennett from the Denver...
Dinniman: DCNR to grant $3.8 million for open space in Chester County
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) announced this week that ten outdoor recreation and environmental conservation projects in Chester County will receive nearly $3.8 million in total state funding through the Pennsylvania Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program (CCPP).
The projects are as follows:
$50,000 to Chester County to prepare a trail study for the development approximately 15 miles...
Commissioners give $50K to Uptown! for arts center
Uptown! Board member Marilyn Parsons; Uptown! Executive Director Angela Scully; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell; Tom McEvoy, Board President; Nicole Scimone, Uptown! Launch Director; County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline; A. Roy Smith, Board member, Holly Brown, Board Vice President; Jimmy Jeffers, Board member; Gary Green, Board Secretary; and Lynn Alfonsi,...
State Police to ramp DUI enforcement for holidays
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will join with more than 10,000 law enforcement agencies nationwide to participate in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” impaired driving enforcement campaign from Dec. 16, 2016 to Jan. 1, 2017.
Troopers will be on the lookout for impaired drivers with high-visibility patrols and at DUI checkpoints, according...
Cashing in: eight charged with taking 55 tons of nickel
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
An example of one of the “super sacks” of nickel reportedly stolen from ArcelorMittal in South Coatesville.
SOUTH COATESVILLE — While the good old nickel coin might not seem like it is worth much these days, its namesake metal, which makes up 25% of the coin, is a lot more valuable and apparently was targeted for theft in a big way — to the tune...
Officials warn coming cold snap a danger to pets, too
With the temperatures expected to drop sharply in the next couple of day in and around Chester County, folks are reminded that we need not just to worry about our two-legged friends, but those with four as well: our pets.
State officials are urging the public to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their pets during a dangerous cold snap across much of the state over the next few days.
Police: keep your car locked, hide valuables from sight
Keep it locked, local police say.
With the holiday season fast approaching, another season is upon us: auto break-in and theft season, according to local police.
With a few steps of caution, Coatesville Police advise that you can keep your car, valuables and even your home a whole lot safer this holiday season.
The first tip is to keep your car locked and windows rolled up any time your are not...
Unionville High students give back, make Toys For Tots
Tech Ed. department continues multi-year tradition of building toys for the holidays
The 3-D Autodesk Inventor file of the toy chicken, as created by Paige Harlan.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Although this is the season for giving, few things are as precious as items that are handcrafted and built with love for those less fortunate.
Once again, the Tech Education classes at Unionville High School are...
