David’s Drive buys out Army Navy store, donates to VA, CYI and CASD
Thousands of items of clothing purchased for those in need
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
Volunteers with David’s Drive were on hand last week to deliver clothing to the Coatesville Youth Initiative to be distributed to local youth. Photo courtesy of David’s Drive
COATESVILLE – Though the iconic Army Navy store in the center of town has permanently closed its doors, storeowner...
Dinniman: Downingtown to get $900K for trails, sidewalks
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced last week that Downingtown Borough will receive $916,600 in federal funding to install a new trail and sidewalks.
The Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant will be used to install a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail along Woodbine Avenue and 6-foot-wide sidewalk along a portion of Lincoln Highway.
Chesco Democrats to hold candidate seminar, Jan. 19
WEST GOSHEN — The Chester County Democratic Committee will be sponsoring a panel discussion with election campaign experts on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 from 7-9 pm at the West Goshen Township Building. Those interested in or considering running for office will hear from three nationally known election campaign experts, a successful Chester County campaign manager, and a recent candidate for...
PennDOT offering video help with roundabouts
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today launched a video to assist Pennsylvanians in navigating roundabouts. The video instructs viewers how to use both single and multi-lane roundabouts whether in a vehicle, on a bicycle or on foot.
The video can be accessed by visiting the roundabout page on www.penndot.gov or by visiting the department’s YouTube channel.
“Data shows...
Maxwell attends White House summit on ending sexual violence
Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell (Times’ file photo).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On January 5th, Vice President Joe Biden along with the It’s On Us Campaign hosted a summit at the White House to discuss how 200 nonprofits, elected officials and influencers can work together to end sexual violence in our communities, and our country. One of the participants was Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell.
Chester Co. farmers, producers star again at Pa. Farm Show
The The Farm at Doe Run again was honored at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for its exceptional cheese.
HARRISBURG — Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges in Harrisburg this past weekend, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in the show’s 101st year of operation.
Chesco Detectives add three investigators
The three newest Chester County Detectives: from left, John O’Donnell, Keith Cowdright and Ben Martin.
WEST CHESTER — It seems the loss for three local police departments will be the gain for the Chester County Detectives as the office formally announced the hiring of three veteran police officers to its staff, Monday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the hiring of John...
TCHS Pickering student honored as good citizens
TCHS Pickering students pose with their DAR Good Citizen’s Award certification of recognition. Left to right: Pablo Gonzalez and Cassandra Tiburcio.
PHOENIXVILLE — Two students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus demonstrated that good citizenship always pays dividends. Full-time TCHS Pickering student Pablo Gonzalez received the Daughters of the American Revolution(DAR)...
Fiorentino named President of WCU
Had held post on interim basis since April, 2016
Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino
WEST CHESTER — The Board of Governors of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education today selected Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino to serve as president of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, effective January 9. Dr. Fiorentino has held the position of interim president at the university since April 2016.
Prior...
Kichline elected County Commissioners’ Chair
Cozzone re-elected as Vice-Chair
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Thursday morning’s Board of Commissioners organizational meeting. It is her first time to serve as Chair.
Commissioner Kathi Cozzone was re-elected Vice Chair.
This election marks the first all-female County Commissioners leadership in...
