Looking a lot like Christmas in Coatesville
Annual parade welcomes the Christmas season with cheer and joy
By Brittany Smith, Correspondent, The Times
Although the weather was damp, spirits were high during Saturday’s annual Coatesville Christmas Parade, featuring, as always, Santa Claus, marking the true beginning of the holiday season in the city.
COATESVILLE — Despite the accurate forecast of rainy conditions, the city’s...
Coatesville’s late flurry dooms D-Town East, 31-12
Red Raiders advance to District One AAAA final next week versus Pennsbury
CALN — Matching a stifling defense with its usual explosive offense, Coatesville turned a nailbiter at halftime into an 31-12 win over rival Downingtown East, to advance to next week’s AAAA District One final against Pennsbury.
The Red Raiders (13-0) were matched almost play for play in the first half by the Cougars...
ChesPenn hosts ACA Open Enrollment event, Nov. 20
ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event at the Brandywine Center in Coatesville for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act, Nov. 20.
COATESVILLE — ChesPenn Health Services is hosting an Open Enrollment Event for anyone needing assistance in applying for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Certified...
Brandywine Health Foundation announces $300K in grants
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced grants totaling $300,000 this week, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to more than $13 million.
“The Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors unanimously approved grants to 20 nonprofit organizations providing vital programs and services to families in the greater Coatesville...
Good Stuff: Vote, Flu shots, good news and notes
Editors Note: Welcome to The Times latest column, ‘Good Stuff’, that will highlight positive happenings within the communities of Chester County in a quick, easy to read, and (we think) fun format.
Got ‘Good Stuff’ to share? Email kim@chescotimes.com to help the get the word out. (All submissions are subject to editorial review; submissions are requested by the 15th and 30th of each month.)
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Coatesville PD targets aggressive drivers
COATESVILLE — City police will again be targeting aggressive driving — especially along Lincoln Highway — through Nov. 22, again focusing attention on issue, along with the Pennsylvania State Police and more than 330 municipal agencies working to together to crackdown on on aggressive driving.
This effort is part of an ongoing effort by city police to curb aggressive driving, working in...
Forget the Ebola hype, it’s flu that kills in the U.S.
County-wide flu vaccination & prevention programs ramp-up
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Thousands of county residents have begun rolling-up their sleeves to get vaccinated and help stop the spread of the influenza virus, commonly called the flu. Some lucky eligible residents are even able to “sniff” the nasal mist vaccine version instead.
While there has been much press and...
Hurricane Hill opens The Haunted Acres
The Haunted Acres will be among the top local Halloween attractions in 2014.
COATESVILLE — Hurricane Hill Farm announced that its Halloween attraction, The Haunted Acres, has opened as one of Pennsylvania’s newest and scariest haunts.
Located in the North Woods at Hurricane Hill Farm (704 East Reeceville Road in Coatesville), the event features a haunted hay ride, corn maze and trail. Created...
Harrison House celebrates 30th anniversary
Harrison House founder Dr. James P. Harrison presents al gift honoring 30-year-employee Pat Reymos, who has served as the facility’s front office manager since July, 1984
COATESVILLE — Harrison House of Chester County, a member of Harrison Senior Living, recognized 30 years serving the Coatesville area senior population at a special early evening event held Thursday, Sept. 18.
Refreshments,...
Legislators, county DA laud tough new arson law
Act 16 puts focus on those who would do harm with fire
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Sen. John Rafferty (R-44) talks about the state’s new arson law, which strengthens penalties for those injure or kill in the act of committing arson, Wednesday, at an event at Thorndale Fire Company. He was joined on left by state Sen. Dominic Pileggi (R-9, the Majority Leader of the Senate), Chester...
