Threats prompt lockdown, closure of Coatesville Area High School

The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (DAO) and Caln Township Police are working with Coatesville Area School District (CASD) to investigate numerous threats made to Coatesville Area High School (CASH) in the past week. Tips about threats are coming in through Safe2Say and direct calls to CASH. CASH was put on lockdown on Oct. 13, after three separate Safe2Say tips were received...

What To Do: Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival is this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival If Indian Summer is returning this weekend, then it might be a good time to check out a Native American Festival. The Chester County American Indian Cultural Festival will be held at the Ramano 4-H Center of Chester County (1841 Horseshoe Pike, Honey Brook,www.chescoamericanindianculturalfest.com)...

Times 2022 election questionnaire: Dan Williams, 74th State House District

Dan Williams It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not edited...

Times 2022 election questionnaire: Christina Sappey, 158th District

Christina Sappey It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not...

On Stage: Industrial rock pioneers KMFDM return to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times KMFDM When the dawn of industrial rock arrived more than three decades ago, KMFDM was there. The industrial scene has gone through many changes over the years. Many bands in the genre have risen, fallen and ceased to exist. Fortunately, KMFDM is not one of them. KMFDM is still here and is making music more powerful than ever. Sascha Konietzko and...

Sheriff’s Office Comfort K-9 Marley lends a paw at Mental Health and Wellness Event

K-9 Marley and Sgt. Janis Pickell of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office greet visitors at West Chester Area School District’s Mental Health Share event. In a large room buzzing with conversations about mental health and wellness, one resource is silent. A grin is obvious, and a tail is wagging, however, as Marley—the Chester County Sheriff’s Office’s (CCSO) comfort K-9 and the nation’s...

Times 2022 election questionnaire: Chris Pielli, 156th District

Chris Pielli It is time again — for the fourth straight election cycle — for The Times election questionnaire for legislative candidates — your chance to get an unfiltered look at candidates’ views on various issues. The questions were sent out in September to both major parties in the county, asking them to be distributed to the individual campaigns. As always, the answers are not edited...

Hundreds turn out for County Color 5K; $85K raised to battle substance abuse

More than 600 people of all ages ran through clouds of color at the start of the Chester County Color 5 on Saturday at Exton Park. With the help of generous sponsors, this year’s event is estimated to raise $85,000. Over 700 people joined the Chester County Commissioners and the District Attorney in Exton Park on Saturday morning, October 8, to run, walk and cheer on participants of the sixth...

Kennett Sq. presents proposed 2023 budget, 8.1% tax hike eyed

On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 budget, totaling $5.1 million, was presented to the Kennett Square Council. The presentation highlighted positive indicators of economic development in the Borough, including a 19% increase in growth-based revenue due to enhanced economic activity (Local Tax Enabling Act) over a five-year period. The proposed budget also reduces administrative...

What To Do: 20th anniversary of W. Chester Chili Cookoff

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Now that crisp autumn weather has arrived, it’s a great time to enjoy outdoor events such fall festivals, historical celebrations, hayrides, wine festivals, mazes and scenic train rides. On October 9, West Chester will be the site of a special event to determine who can make “The Best Darn Chili in Chester County!” — the site of the West...