Downingtown West falls to Spring-Ford, 43-21
DOWNINGTOWN — A couple of key fourth-down stops, followed by quick scores, was enough to undo Downingtown West in the opening round of the PIAA District One AAAA playoffs, Friday night, losing to Spring Ford, 43-21.
The fifth-seeded Whippets (8-3) winners of the Ches Mont National Division title, paid the price when they opted to go for — and failed — fourth down plays in their own territory,...
And…right back into campaign season
No rest for the weary, as Election 2014 kicks into high gear, already
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Now that we’ve gotten that pesky election out of the way, it’s time for the campaign to get started.
Think I’m kidding?
Then why is Gov. Tom Corbett in the county today, kicking off his 2014 campaign? And why has the jostling for state legislative and congressional seats already begun?
Traditionally,...
Ex-principal gets 2 years for kiddie porn
Prosecutors said he possessed more than 150 sexually explicit images
A 43-year-old Chester County resident and former middle-school principal was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 7, to 24 months in prison for possessing more than 150, but less than 300, images of children engaging in sexually explicit conduct, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release.
At the time of the investigation,...
Maxwell reelected mayor, but GOP sweeps school board races
Feldman holds one-vote lead in D’town Borough Council race
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Mayor Josh Maxwell won reelection, Tuesday, on an Election Day that saw Democrats fare well in Downingtown Borough — although incumbent Ann Feldman holds a narrow one-vote lead pending a recount — but Republicans were strong in local school board races.
In the Downingtown Area School District...
Downingtown playground poised for replacement
Advocates hope to create structure more friendly to disabled children
By Natalie Dupuis, Correspondent, The Times
Advocates hope to replace this aging play structure at East Ward Elementary School with one better suited for the play needs of disabled children, but will need approval from the Downingtown Area School District and find the nearly $200,000 the project is expected to cost.
A familiar...
Creating a sense of community through collaboration
Working together can build more than success
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
In this article we will explore the concept of creating community in the hopes of achieving a greater sense of connection and sustainability. As with any goal, we need to start with the end in mind. To do so, we must first define what it is that we are after.
Community is defined as a feeling of fellowship with...
Live large, but pack small
Can you go to Europe with just a carry-on? Yes
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
As I sit down to write, there are a mere 48 hours until my husband and I board a plane for our BIG anniversary trip! I have a half-dozen (or more) lists going all at once. We are bringing carry-on luggage to save the hassle of waiting for our bags (or, even worse, having it lost altogether).
How is it...
Art Watch: Monique Kendikian Sarkessian
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on expressionistic canvases of Monique Kendikian Sarkessian. Monique’s oil paintings are characterized by her vibrant color choices and expressive brush strokes.
Her brush creates shapes and lines that seem to move with a jazzy rhythm over the surface of her canvas. No matter what her subject matter, it is the dreamy...
Coatesville beats Shanahan in clash of undefeateds, 37-13
Visitors control Eagles’ deadly passing game, find consistency in Flamer
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Shanahan’s Matt Evans pursues Coatesville’s Isaiah Flamer. With Daquan Worley out, Flamer stepped up to provide consistent running yards.
DOWNINGTOWN – When two undefeated teams meet, often victory is not just a matter of making the big plays but stopping the opposition’s...
PennDOT lightens chore of replacing license
Ordering duplicate can now be done online, agency says
The headache of obtaining a duplicate non-commercial driver’s license or photo identification card to replace one that was lost or stolen has been lessened, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday.
“Ordering a duplicate driver’s license or photo identification card just got easier for our customers,” PennDOT’s...
