Living without regrets
Don’t wonder what might have been, make it happen
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I can be sappy sometimes.
And, never more so than when I read articles like this one about the regrets of dying people (http://www.viralnova.com/regret-when-older/). UGH. Heart strings.
I don’t want to regret ANYTHING. Right? Don’t you feel that way?
County Democrats give McCord endorsement for Gov.
Koplinski, Trivedi, Maxwell also earn nods as primaries take shape
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
With the endorsement from the CCDC, Rob McCord lis emerging as an early favorite to be the Democrats’ governor nominee. Chester County’s Democrats were the first in the state to endorse the State Treasurer for governor.
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Democratic Committee...
Downingtown officer facing more serious charges
Philly PD withdraws summary, files 2 misdemeanors, including resisting arrest
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Scott A. Neuhaus
A seven-year Downingtown police officer, originally cited for summary disorderly conduct on Feb. 8, was arraigned on more serious charges in Philadelphia this morning, Feb. 21, according to court records.
Scott A. Neuhaus, who was placed on administrative...
Brandywine Health Foundation kicks off fundraising campaign
Seeks to raise $1.05 million as Coatesville Youth Initiative become independent
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Health Foundation kicked off its Campaign For Coatesville’s Kids at Applecross Country Club, Thursday. From left to right are: Frances Sheehan, President and CEO, Brandywine Health Foundation; Jeff March, President & CEO, Citadel; Noah Willett, CYI Game Changer...
Rafferty announces bid for third term
Will face challenge in Nov. from Cozzone
State Sen. John Rafferty
As expected, state Sen. John Rafferty announced this week he will seek reelection to a third term from the 44th Senate district — setting up a November race against Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, who announced plans to run earlier this week.
Rafferty serves as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee, and pointed...
Lecture to focus on fabric of bygone eras
Presentation will be part of Chester County Historical Society Antiques Show
Jan Whitlock
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is hoping residents will mark their calendars for the 32nd Annual Chester County Antiques Show, a major benefit that will be held from April 4 to April 6 at the Phelps School in Malvern.
Included in this year’s program will be the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Memorial...
County GOP endorses most of slate for 2014
Corbett, 167th battle highlights of largely quiet convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
County Commissioner Ryan Costello thanks Chetser County Republicans after being endorsed as the party’s candidate for the 6th Congressional District, Wednesday, during the committee’s annual convention.
WEST GOSHEN — Although most of Wednesday night’s endorsement votes during the Chester...
Officials: borough’s finance dept. using outdated software
Audit again shows need to change from 12-year-old system
By Nate Adams, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown Finance Director Judith Walters explains to Mayor Josh Maxwell and the Borough Council the detail of a financial audit that again shows a need for the borough to upgrade its accounting software.
DOWNINGTOWN — The Borough’s finance department is operating on outdated and ill-supported...
Corbett: ‘I don’t concede anything’
Lays out his case for African-American business roundtable in Caln
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CALN — Gov. Tom Corbett had a simple message Wednesday for those who would suggest that he concede getting much in the way of the African-American vote in his reelection race:
“I don’t concede anything,” an animated, feisty but at times professorial, governor said to a roundtable of more...
Finding serenity during times of chaos
Sometimes the only option is to go with the flow
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
The snow is beautiful the first few times it blankets the landscape, but at this point I have had enough of winter. With that said, there is not a whole lot that I can do about it, short from removing myself completely and traveling to a warm, sunny beach in South America.
Times like these bring to mind a...
