Man accused of road rage in East Caln Township
Downingtown Police say he threw Thermos at another vehicle
On Tuesday, April 15, at approximately 3 p.m. in the 100 block of Quarry Road in East Caln Township, Downingtown Police said Michael J. Belsito, 37, of Doylestown was involved in a road rage incident after forcing his way into a lane of traffic. Once he switched lanes, Belsito threw a Thermos out of his vehicle, striking the vehicle directly...
Use of receptacles for unused drugs applauded
West Whiteland Township alone collected 80 pounds
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
More than 350 pounds of medication have been collected for safe disposal from special receptacles across Chester County in the first three months of 2014, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan reported on Wednesday, April 23.
Prescription drug abuse in the U.S. is the fastest growing public...
Downingtown Alumni to install 1st Hall of Fame class
DOWINGTOWN — Downingtown High School’s Alumni Association is the oldest continuously active such group in the nation, and this year marks a new wrinkle in its activities – a Hall of Fame for distinguished graduates.
Melissa Menna, Class of 2000, chairs a committee of alumni and staff who created the criteria of nominations, invited nominations, and ultimately selected the inaugural class. ...
Art Watch: Kirsten Fischler
Tiffany inspired color transformations of reclaimed wood
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Kirsten Fischler is painter with a very unique style of art. Kirsten collects recycled wood building materials, cuts them up, paints them and then reconfigures the elements into a singular work of art. Often the pictorial elements are simply rectangular cuts of a piece of plywood- but what a piece of...
County topics: from beer to discount health care
Commissioners hold ‘on the road’ meeting at Parkesburg Borough Hall
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone show off the fedoras they received at Parkesburg Borough Hall.
PARKESBURG – At their latest “on the road” meeting last week at Parkesburg Borough Hall, the county commissioners learned...
Reshaping thoughts about body image
Affirm the positive and stop negative thoughts
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy Easter!
Put down the peanut butter egg for 5 minutes. This will be brief, I promise.
Due to the proximity of summer swimsuit/shorts/tank top season, my fanatical fitness focus ratchets up to a whole new level. In the spirit of Spring’s rebirth and renewal, I am attempting to (once again) have a...
Downingtown girl bests musical competitors
11-year-old pianist earns chance to perform with Philadelphia Orchestra
An 11-year-old girl from Downingtown has earned a coveted opportunity to perform with the Philadelphia Orchestra during its 2014-15 season.
Melody Yu
Pianist Melody Yu won the children’s division (ages 12 and under) in the orchestra’s prestigious Albert M. Greenfield Student Competition, competing against a standard of...
Dague formally sworn to Borough Council
Takes oath during otherwise quiet meeting
New Downingtown Borough Council member Phil Dague takes the oath office Wednesday night from District Justice Jeffrey J. Valocchi.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN — Phil Dague was officially sworn in as a member of Borough Council Wednesday night, the lone point of action in what may have been the briefest council meeting in recent memory.
Dague,...
Downingtown’s Klim brings new music home
Buoyed by new love, new album, artist performs at Burlap and Bean, April 25
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Things are looking up for Downingtown native singer-songwriter Kate Klim, who boasts a new marriage as well as a new album in the works. She comes home to perform at Newtown Square’s Burlap and Bean, April 25.
Singer-songwriter Kate Klim lived in the Boston area for a number...
