Man charged with taunting, punching disabled man in W. Chester
An East Fallowfield man is charged with punching a disabled man in front of a West Chester 7-11. The Times has blurred the image of the victim’s face to protect his identity.
Updated, 5/23, 2:30 p.m.: Corrects suspect’s town of residence, based on new information from his arraignment, Tuesday.
WEST CHESTER — A Delaware man faces charges that he taunted and then sucker punched a man...
Chesco Sheriff holds K-9 Unit graduation
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office graduates its second K-9 training class.
On Friday, May 19, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office heralded the graduates of the county’s second K-9 patrol and narcotics training course during a 45-minute ceremony filled with pomp –and the dogs’ periodic panting.
Addressing an audience of nearly 100, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said...
Coatesville VA to hold Town Hall, May 24
The Coatesville VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Town Hall meeting at the VFW Post 928, at 1805 Macdade Boulevard in Folsom, Pennsylvania on May 24, 2017, at 5:30pm.
Area veterans and their families are invited to hear updates from the Coatesville VA Medical Center leadership, ask questions and obtain feedback regarding VA healthcare services.
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Graduating again stirs many emotions
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On Friday night I walked in my third (and final) graduation ceremony. As I crossed the stage to accept my diploma, I felt a strange mixture of emotions. I was elated to be finished, but, wistful that it was really over.
Going back to school at this stage of my life was no easy feat. It had been almost two decades since I had written a paper or studied for...
On Stage (Bonus): Anders Osborne is on a writing spree
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anders Osborne
On May 20, downtown Wilmington will welcome the inaugural staging of David Bromberg’s Big Noise Festival at Tubman Garrett Park (815 Justison Street, Wilmington, http://www.bignoisefestival.com).
The festival’s all-star line-up will feature David Bromberg Big Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dr. John, Anders Osborne, Larry Campbell &...
Kennett Board of Supervisors thinking big, acting local
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Real estate developer John Lynch (standing, far left) and Kennett Township Chief of Police Lydell Nolt (seated, far right) discuss plans for the Sinclair Springs development with residents.
KENNETT – The Board of Supervisors looked to the future during Wednesday night’s meeting as they agreed to move forward with some initiatives to enhance life in the township.
Chief...
What To Do: With Summer looming, festival season kicks off
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Liz Longley
When warm weather arrives in this area, outdoor music concerts are not far behind — especially outdoor, multi-day festivals. One of the earliest festivals on the annual calendar is the Spring Gulch Folk Festival.
From May 19-21, the Spring Gulch Folk Festival will return for another year at Spring Gulch Resort Campground (475 Lynch Road, New...
Waegel to lead county’s Department of Children, Youth and Familes
Douglas Waegel
Douglas Waegel has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new Director of Chester County’s Department of Children Youth and Families.
Waegel has served as deputy director of the department for nearly nine years and during this time he has been responsible for the provision of all public child welfare program services for Chester County residents including in-home...
KSQ Council takes close look at finances
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Borough council members review maps regarding a zoning change request from the Delaware Valley Development Corporation at the former NVF site.
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council was in the money as the finance committee presented a report on reserve funds and account trends over the past six years.
“As part of...
Kennett Library shares data for allocation of Pocopson’s donation
Supervisors approve support to stop gerrymandering
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Kennett Library.
POCOPSON – A presentation by Kennett Library board representatives, Brad Piper and Chris Larsen (via teleconference), was given to the Pocopson supervisors on Monday night. The focus was on considerations for future allocations of library donations and the plans...
