Young wants to fight for the American Dream

Says he worries opportunity is slipping away By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Joshua Young In the end, for Joshua Young, it’s about preserving that basic American Dream: starting with almost nothing and working one’s way into prosperity. Sitting outside the example of the auto service facility owned by his family he manages, Young, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for State Representative...

Maxwell puts focus on educational opportunities

74th district candidate wants better funding, better ideas for students By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Josh Maxwell When you ask Josh Maxwell why, for a second time, he’s decided to run for State Representative, it comes down to a couple of words: public education. The Downingtown native is among two Democrats — he is running against Caln Commissioner Joshua Young — seeking the nomination...

Tips for buying the perfect swimwear

With summer on the near horizon, don’t stress, be smart By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Memorial Day weekend!  Can you believe that we FINALLY made it?  After the brutally cold winter and soggy spring, could warm, sunny weather be ahead?!?  Let’s celebrate! Don’t let shopping for a bathing suit dampen your spirits!  There will be NO fat talk!  This year, we will embrace...

What to do: Studio Tour, Shrine Circus, Spring Gulch Folk Fest

A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times “Oil Spill” by Anne Yoch Russell, who will be one of many Chester County artists opening their studios for the annual Chester County Studio Tour this weekend. This weekend, the special event schedule is filled with a variety of annual activities — some which will be held at...

Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue

Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument. With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...

Young mailers prompt questions on endorsements

Coatesville Council member objects to being listed on campaign materials Updated: 12 p.m. 5/16/14 to add comment from Teamsters 384 official. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times COATESVILLE — The city’s Democratic Party leader and a City Council member are calling foul over a mailer sent out by State Representative candidate Joshua Young, saying that some of the individuals cited as supporting...

Coatesville’s Fiorenza-Dowlin Trio at Shadyside, Sat.

Aztec Two Step headlines at The Flash, Fri. night By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times The Fiorenza-Dowlin Trio headlines at the Shadyside Tavern, May 17. For music fans that attend Aztec Two Step’s show at The Flash in Kennett Square on May 16 and still want to hear more two-voice, soft rock music performed live this weekend, there is a good option. They can enjoy another evening of listening...

Man accused of fatally clubbing pet rooster

Police say West Bradford resident, 63, charged with animal cruelty A 63-year-old West Bradford Township man who allegedly disliked a woman’s pet rooster decided to take matters into his own hands when she declined to remove it from her property in the 1300 block of Cresmont Drive, said state police from the Embreeville barracks. Police said Telford E. Blevins grabbed his metal baseball bat and...

D.A.: County worker embezzled over $5,000

Former employee in Treasurer’s Office arraigned on multiple charges By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Sean H. Patterson An employee of the Chester County Treasurer’s Office faces charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of over $5,000 from his office, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, May 14, in a news release. Hogan said Sean H. Patterson,...

Police report possible child-luring attempt

W. Whiteland investigators hope someone will recognize person in sketch The West Whiteland Township Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance as it investigates a possible child-luring incident on Thursday, May 8. Police said at approximately 8 p.m., two 14- year-old males were walking in the area of the main building at the Church Farm School when they observed a red vehicle driving...