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Circumstances unclear in Coatesville teen's slaying - The Times Herald
A neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, told a reporter that she went outside her home after hearing three gunshots and a car speeding off. It was then she discovered the body of Jose Juarez Pinto lying in the street in a pool of blood.
COLLEGE: Temple to join Big East Conference - The Times Herald
“The change will also create immediate financial opportunities that will benefit Temple Athletics and the university,” the source said. “Temple's costs associated with the move to the Big East, in particular the withdrawal fees owed to the MAC and A-10 ...
West Norriton Manager Madden contract terminated - The Times Herald
“She's been my boss and my friend,” said a West Norriton employee who requested anonymity. “I was surprised by all the events that happened in the last two weeks. I'm surprised by this happening in such a short time frame. She was respected as our boss ...
East Norriton Old Country Buffet closed in bankruptcy action - The Times Herald
A retired gentleman, who declined to give his name, said he would miss meeting his friends at Old Country Buffet for lunch. He also wondered how he was going to redeem the gift card he got for Christmas. “I didn't like that last year they started ...
Local residents react to the death of Joe Paterno - The Times Herald
A man who has resided in East Norriton for 20 years and requested anonymity echoed JanFrancisco's point about Beaver Stadium. “They should change the name in two years and let the drama die down,” the man said. “I'm an alumna from 1980.
Local residents react to the death of Joe Paterno - The Times Herald
A man who has resided in East Norriton for 20 years and requested anonymity echoed JanFrancisco's point about Beaver Stadium. “They should change the name in two years and let the drama die down,” the man said. “I'm an alumna from 1980.
Parents react to area Catholic schools' closings, mergers - The Times Herald
OLV should have closed a long time ago,” said the mother of an eighth-grader at OLV who asked to remain anonymous. “There are a lot of problems at this school — its not cleaned properly, the teachers aren't up to par, I'm not happy with the principal. ...
Police investigate report of stabbing at Limerick gas station - The Times Herald
One person was reportedly in custody around 7:30 pm but an anonymous source said the person was not positively identified as the assailant. The assailant was described as a white man with brown facial hair wearing green pants and a blue hoodie or ...
Car dealerships revving up for Black Friday - The Times Herald
A longtime car salesman from Chester County, who asked not to be identified, confided that, while Black Friday weekend could attract a lot of potential buyers, it might be wise to remain cautious about just how much good the hype would benefit the ...
Neighbor after West Norriton standoff: 'I'm still shaking' - The Times Herald
A neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous, explained a brief history of Dziewit's financial troubles with the house. He apparently encountered problems with his ability to pay his mortgage after he lost his job. “I'm sure he didn't know it was coming ...
Upper Merion board mulls outsourcing bussing - The Times Herald
A longtime driver who asked not to be identified called the decision “nerve racking.” “One thing I'm really confused about is they have this sign at the high school that is saying that they are hiring bus drivers. They're very contradicting in what ...
Neighbors react to weekend Douglass shooting - The Times Herald
Shay also does some contract work while he is in the area on the weekends, according to associates of the couple who asked not to be identified because of the violent nature of the slayings which occurred “so close” to their home. ...
Sources: Students suspended for prom incident - The Times Herald
“There were some that had disciplinary actions of that type taken,” said one school board member who requested anonymity. “Several student-athletes received suspensions for the remainder of their athletic season,” in addition, and were unable to ...
Methacton students serving suspensions for underage drinking incident - The Times Herald
“There were some that had disciplinary actions of that type taken,” said one school board member, who requested anonymity. “Several student athletes received suspensions for the remainder of their athletic season,” in addition, and were unable to ...
Methacton prom incident under investigation, police have little to say (video) - The Times Herald
The parent of a Methacton student, who asked to remain anonymous, tipped off The Times Herald Monday that as many as 32 students were yanked from Saturday's prom for underage drinking – some were allegedly so drunk they fell on their faces when exiting ...
Methacton prom incident under investigation, police have little to say - The Times Herald
The parent of a Methacton student, who asked to remain anonymous, tipped off The Times Herald Monday that as many as 32 students were yanked from Saturday's prom for underage drinking – some were allegedly so drunk they fell on their faces when exiting ...
Students removed from Methacton prom - The Times Herald
“This is one of the worst prom stories I have ever heard,” wroter the parent, who asked not to be identified. “School officials noticed something off when a rented school bus of at least 16 teens arrived, and few of them stumbled out drunk and fell on ...
Plymouth Hill condos operating under temporary, new management, eyes boss for ... - The Times Herald
A 19-year resident of Plymouth Hill condos, who asked not to be identified, wanted to know if there was any money left in the condo association reserves – from where the initial $600000 was taken. A trustee board member acknowledged Wednesday there are ...
Perkiomen Valley parents received word of strike from superintendent - The Times Herald
The mother of a special needs student at the Perkiomen Valley School District – who asked to remain anonymous – said she received a call from Superintendent Dr. Clifford Rogers, in a pre-recorded message. “This morning, Feb. ...
Area teachers weigh in on suspended blogger - The Times Herald
A teacher in the Norristown Area School District who requested anonymity said there were teachers in the school district who “put comments about the kids on their Facebook accounts.” “I think that that opens up more problems than it is worth. ...
Chief: Fire caused by electrical problems - The Times Herald
A woman who answered the phone at King Street Commons declined to give her name but said it was her understanding that the owners intend to rebuild the ...
Local police officers attend mental illness seminar - The Times Herald
Two of the eight “students” in the class declined to be identified because their work involved undercover police assignments. The other students included a ...
Medal of Honor recipient was a true American hero - The Times Herald
“He was the toughest guy around,” said a former classmate, who asked to remain anonymous. “That's just who he was.” Soon after graduating from Spring-Ford, ...