State Police Troop J announces awards
Pictured from left to right bottom row: Major Dante Orlandi, Trooper Stefano Gallina, Master Trooper Patrick Fetterman, Trooper Stefanie Schiavoni, Captain Maurice Tomlinson.Second Row: Trooper Patrick Kilgarif, Harry SohnThird Row Left to Right: LT Michael Witmer, LT William Donahue, LT James Fisher, LT Richard D’Ambrosio
LANCASTER – During an annual Troop Drill on September 28, State Police...
Jan installed as new county Medical Society president
From left, West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino, PhD, Wanezza Mughess and Dr. Mian Jan. Mughess was awarded the William Darlington Memorial Scholarship.
Dr. Mian A. Jan was installed as the new President of the Chester County Medical Society at the association’s annual Legislative Clam Bake which was held September 16, 2016 at the Radley Run Country Club in West Chester.
Dr....
On Stage (Extra): The Legendary Pink Dots return
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Legendary Pink Dots
The Legendary Pink Dots – an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in 1980 – has found a genre all its own. Although far outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently. Distinctive vocals and lyrical imagery are a big part of the band’s universal...
Barrar calls for enhanced civics education
Led by majority chairmen Reps. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Stan Saylor (R-York), the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and Education committees held a hearing to hear testimony on House Bill 1858, which would require students to take the naturalization test as a condition of graduation.
“This bipartisan bill, which has nearly 50 co-sponsors, would help to prepare our students for active,...
Officials celebrate opening of Gordon Early Literacy Center
The Gordon Early Literacy Center celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Standing at the podium during the September 21 dedication ceremony of the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) spoke with pride.
“This building has been involved in so many levels of education,” said Representative Lewis, a Coatesville...
Barrar thanks Gov. Wolf for quick work on Burnt Mill bridge
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160).
KENNETT — As construction began yesterday to replace the Burnt Mill Road bridge over a branch of the Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) expresses his gratitude and appreciation to Gov. Tom Wolf and his staff for their assistance in prioritizing the project.
“This bridge carried more than 500 vehicles each day, and Commonwealth citizens...
Coatesville Army & Navy owner to retire
After more than 90 years of family ownership, store hopes to find new owner
Judy Skolnik, owner of the Coatesville Army & Navy store, announced plans this week to retire from the store she and her family have operated for more than 90 years.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — By their nature, all endings are new beginnings.
And so Judy Skolnik is confident that whomever takes...
County honored for courts document tech
(Front row, left to right) Glenn Angstadt, Chester County Chief Information Officer; Chester County Clerk of Courts Robin Marcello; and Deputy Clerk of Courts Alexis Barsamian. (Back row, left to right) Nadine Holmes, DCIS Lead Business Analyst; Nat Pitti, DCIS Project Manager; Peter Cooper, DCIS Production Support Analyst; Ian Scott, General Clerk and Daniel Kerrigan, Lead Court Clerk, from the...
Killion to hold COSTARS workshop, Oct. 6
State Sen. Tom Killion (R-9)
Senator Tom Killion (R-9) and Senator Tom McGarrigle (R 26) will host two free COSTARS Workshops on Thursday, October 6 to provide information for local companies on state and local bidding opportunities.
The first workshop will be hosted at 10 a.m. by the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, located at1600 Paoli Pike in Malvern.
A second event at 1:30...
State Ed. Secretary visits TCHS Brandywine
TCHS Brandywine students welcomed Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera to their school, a stop on the Schools That Teach tour.
DOWNINGTOWN — Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera visited Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus on September 20 as part of the Wolf Administration’s “Schools That Teach” tour. He was received warmly by a panel of student...
