Mr. Jeb Bush ... who are you calling extreme?
Don't you find it odd that the word extremism seems to apply only to conservative Republicans? Terminology often drives political discourse and those who control the terms often determine the...
View Article25M awarded in ArcelorMittal N.Y. racial lawsuit
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A federal court jury has awarded $25 million in damages to a western New York steel plant employee who says his bosses failed to stop years of racial taunts and insults from his...
View ArticleCoatesville police chief still day-to-day
COATESVILLE - City Council upgraded a police lieutenant's contract status from day-to-day to month-to-month, while the police chief remains day-to-day as a longer termed agreement is worked...
View ArticleAccusers: Sandusky employed threats and gifts
BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - One, a foster child, said he was threatened, warned he would never see his family again if he ever told anyone what happened. Another said he stayed quiet because he didn't want...
View ArticleBill seeks to memorialize three in Chester County
HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously approved a bill Wednesday that would rename a portion of a state highway after the late Sen. Robert J. Thompson and a state bridge after deceased state...
View ArticleElverson resident competes in Death Race
On Christmas Eve last year, Jeff McBride of Elverson was getting breakfast at Dunkin' Donuts, and saw a 26.2 sticker on a car, referencing a marathon distance.McBride wondered if he could complete the...
View ArticleDowningtown sixth grade center gains approval
UWCHLAN - Township supervisors approved the Downingtown Area School District's conditional-use application for the future Sixth Grade Center at Shamona Creek during their monthly meeting on...
View ArticleDASD OKs budget with 1.7 percent tax increase
EAST CALN - The Downingtown Area School Board approved a final budget for the 2012-13 school year during its monthly meeting on Wednesday evening.Adopted by the board in a unanimous vote, the budget...
View ArticleDriver strikes 10 cars in Phoenixville pursuit
PHOENIXVILLE - A Pottstown man led police on a chase during which he reportedly struck 10 parked cars and almost smashed into a house before police were forced to shock him with a stun gun.William...
View Article(VIDEO) Long commute forces Guie to resign from Phoenixville council
PHOENIXVILLE - Kyle Guie's time on borough council officially came to an end at Tuesday's night's public meeting, approximately six months after he took a seat at the table in borough hall.Guie...
View ArticleStowaways suspected in container ship docked in NJ
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Ambulances and law enforcement met a cargo ship at a New Jersey pier on Wednesday after a routine inspection led the Coast Guard to believe that stowaways were inside a container...
View ArticleDemocrats begin attack on Pa. GOPs spending plan
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Democrats are criticizing a $27.7 billion Pennsylvania state spending plan written by majority Republicans as a gift to big business that will hurt public schools and lengthen...
View ArticlePa. wants to brake ATV riders in state game lands
STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) - In a matter of hours Saturday, a wildlife conservation officer patrolling state game lands in Shohola issued tickets to seven ATV riders.All-terrain vehicles are not allowed on...
View ArticleJury finds ex-Rep. Stetler guilty of all counts
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A former state representative and Pennsylvania revenue secretary is guilty of all six charges after his trial on official corruption charges.A jury in Harrisburg on Wednesday...
View ArticleDA: Pa. man blames manscaping in lewdness case
EASTON (AP) - A Pennsylvania man says he wasn't committing a lewd act while driving last year, he was just doing a little grooming.Forty-eight-year-old Guy Labar was accepted into a program for...
View ArticleConsumer Reports: Best frozen treats for summer
From CONSUMER REPORTSWhen it comes to taste, offerings from 365 Everyday Value, Haagen-Dazs, Dove and Walgreens led the pack in Consumer Reports' tests of strawberry fruit bars, ice cream bars and...
View ArticleShould the West believe Egypts new president?
Throughout America's history, there have been people who denied threats from our enemies. During the Revolutionary War, significant numbers sided with the British monarchy. Enablers in politics, the...
View ArticleUpdate: Crosswinds likely caused Brandywine plane crash
WEST GOSHEN - Heavy winds likely contributed to a plane crash at the Brandywine Airport Wednesday that caused heavy damage to three aircraft and sent a pilot to the hospital, according to airport...
View ArticleDowningtown East High School Class of 2012
Danny AbomoustafaStephen M. AdamsVaibhav AgarwalNoelle Bernadette AliceaMadeline Theresa AlligerScott AllisonMarissa Lynn AmaranteDilru Cheryl AmarasekeraBrandon AmmazzaorsiSamantha K. AndersonSusan...
View ArticleHere is what we are working on in the newsroom
Each day we will let our readers know the stories we're working on. If you have information, suggestions, tips call Editor Andy Hachadorian at 610 430 1116 or e-mail him at...
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