Op/Ed: Remembering those we lost defending freedom
By Steve Barrar, State Representative (R-160)
Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) listens as Rep. Mark Gillen (R-128) explains the updates that would be made to Soldiers’ Grove to honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives defending our country as a result of House Bill 1484.
Soon, we will be recognizing another Memorial Day. In the past year, we have lost more men and women as they defended the greatest...
Letter From The Editor: Shiny and new!
Dear Readers,
You may have noticed a few changes here at The Times in the last few days: a bit of a more contemporary look and — finally — proper compatibility with tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.
While we’re always looking to evolve and improve — and already have made a few tweaks to the new design based on your input — this is the first major site renovation since the...
Art Watch: Art driven by pain
‘Medical History Reimagined’ at Chester County Hospital
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For the next two weeks, The Chester County Hospital is exhibiting “Medical History Reimagined” by artist and chronic pain survivor Sarah Bigham. Sarah used her experience as a patient with chronic pain to create this series of compelling images that utilize her actual medications...
CCDC prom makes for sweet dreams
Special needs students enjoy a night to shine
By Bob Ludwig, Special To The Times
D.J. Proctor, a CCDC student, and his guest, Melanie Serrano of Coatesville, pose for their official prom photograph.
COATESVILLE — “Sweet Dreams,” the theme of the 10th annual prom at the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) became sweet memories for the nearly 150...
Super Six: A bit early, but awesome
Get ready for Summer with these exciting options
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I realize that technically my Sunday Super Six isn’t due until next weekend. However, I will be surrounded by a pile of Kleenex as I attempt to draft a proper graduation post. Therefore, here are my current obsessions to kick off SUMMER 2016 (even though it still doesn’t feel like Mother Nature is holding...
On Stage (Extra): Terry, Trivium top busy local music schedule
Heavier than usual performance schedule tabbed for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jesse Terry tops a lengthy list of live music acts hitting the stage locally Saturday night.
There is a pretty heavy live music schedule for this area for May 21 and it ranges from light to heavy. Jesse Terry is the lightest — and earliest — while Trivium is the heaviest —...
Man wanted in police run-over attempt
Tyrell Winchester
Local police are asking for the public’s help in apprehending a Philadelphia man charged with attempting to run over a Willistown police officer Thursday night.
Tyrell Winchester is wanted for attempted murder and related charges after reportedly trying to run over a police officer in an allegedly stolen vehicle. Winchester was last seen in Ridley Creek State Park in Delaware...
What To Do: Chester County Studio Tour keeps on growing
Also: Food truck fest in Kennett Square, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nancy Swope is just one of the many Chester County artists featured during this weekend’s Chester county Studio Tour.
With a weather forecast that indicates a very good chance for conditions ranging from unpleasant to downright dismal (high of 57 degrees and 100 per cent chance of rain), it might not...
PennDOT plans road, lane closures next week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that travel restrictions will occur next week on Route 52 (Lenape Road), U.S. 30, U.S. 1 and U.S. 202 in Chester County, for bridge repairs, median stabilization and patching operations.
The work schedule, which is weather dependent, is:
United Way kicks off PB&J drive
United Way of Chester County and the Chester County Food Bank are teaming up again this year for the second annual Community PB&J For United Way Drive. Last year’s friendly competition between competing groups helped raise over 2.5 tons of needed peanut butter and jelly items for local food pantries. The Matt Gorham Team of Keller Williams (Pictured) reigned as the 2015 PB&J King, singlehandedly...
