Sheriff’s Office leads Warm Up For Winter effort

Representatives from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club provide funds for winter heat for Thistle Hills. Continuing a call for assistance for and protection of women, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) led an early holiday project for Thistle Hills: Warm Up for Winter. Joined by WSFS and the Westtown-Goshen Rotary Club, members of the CCSO provided...

Williams announces run for Attorney General

Craig Williams Tuesday, Republican State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), a former Federal Prosecutor and United States Marine Corps combat veteran, announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General and released his first advertisement. “Pennsylvania needs an Attorney General who focuses on prosecution not political posturing,” Williams remarked.  “Our seniors, children, and hardworking...

Deuso announces run for 155th District Seat; seeks to become PA’s 1st transgender state rep

Erica Deuso Erica Deuso (she/they) is a progressive transgender Democrat from Downingtown, who has officially declared her candidacy for State Representative (HD-155, Chester County) in Pennsylvania on November 8th, 2023. Erica brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Erica is a pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment Democrat who believes that now, on the heels...

County’s Operation Green Light Program honors veterans

Veterans, family and friends attended Chester County’s Operation Green Light program on the steps of the Historic Courthouse this week. Operation Green Light, from November 6-12, shines a light on the contribution of veterans nationwide, including the 24,000-plus veterans in Chester County. Chester County marked the start of Operation Green Light this week with a ceremony honoring the county’s...

Once again, Democrats sweep county races; elect 5 Common Pleas judges

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Once again, Democrats swept all possible countywide races, Tuesday, winning all of the Row Office races, maintaining control of the County Commissioners and electing five new Democratic judges to the Court of Common Pleas. “Chester County voters chose to re-elect Democrats to lead the county government,” Chester County Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte...

Caln names Vymazal as new Township Manager

Don Vymazal The Caln Township Board of Commissioners has appointed Don Vymazal as the new Township Manager. Vymazal, who was previously the Township Manager of Upper Providence Township in Delaware County, was selected to fill the position after a months-long search. He will direct all executive township functions, including supervision of the Police, Public Works, Finance, Building and Life Safety,...

County receives aational award for affordable housing collaboration

The Chester County Department of Community Development has received an Award of Excellence from the National Association for County Community and Economic Development for the creation of its Affordable Housing Developer Collaborative. Pictured with the award are (left to right) Chester County Department of Community Development Planning Supervisor Trish Hennessy, Deputy Director Shaun Bollig, and Director...

County announces results of latest Citizen Survey

Chester County Government’s five-yearly survey of citizen priorities and service satisfaction re-confirms that 94 percent of residents believe Chester County is an excellent or good place to live and raise a family, and that maintaining the quality of water, preserving open space, and managing population growth remain top areas of importance. Results of the latest Chester County Quality of Life Survey,...

Verizon Internet, TV and phone down in portions of Chester County

Verizon FIOS is suffering a major outage near West Chester — definitely in the Pocopson area — affecting hundreds, if not more, homes and businesses, leaving them without Internet, TV service and in many cases landline phone service. The appears to be some major fiber optical cable break — but company officials declined to comment both on the nature of the outage and when service will...

AGSD Welcomes PA Secretary of Education for after school program visit

Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin watches an Avon Grove student use a tablet device to create art with paint. On October 25, the Avon Grove School District (AGSD) hosted Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin for a visit highlighting after school programming at Avon Grove Intermediate School (AGIS). The event, “Lights on After School”, is a nationwide effort...