Valley teen charged with threats against Coatesville High
A teen from Valley has been charged with making threats against Coatesville Area High School (CASH) — leading to the cancellation of classes and activities at the school Monday.
Wednesday, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Caln Township Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old (the teen is not identified as he is a juvenile) in connection to a recent threat of...
ReFirement at Any Age: Add Refirement to the dictionary
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Hundreds of words are added to the dictionary every year. Some make sense and others are downright outrageous, in my opinion.
Having said that, there are some words that should absolutely be added, in order to adhere with the current state of what is happening in the world and how society is altering their lifestyle to meet it. I’m suggesting that refire...
Command and Leadership Academy to honor Chester County’s inaugural graduates
Graduates, including 18 Chester County first responders, plus instructors and sponsors of the inaugural NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy in Chester County.
On October 21, 2022, 18 Chester County first responders take the stage in East Windsor, NJ, to receive certification from a special leadership program. Pennsylvania’s inaugural class is among the newest graduates...
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 from...
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) on...
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 edited...
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 the...
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...
