On Stage: Strong voices in spotlight locally this week
Break out of the winter blues with some hot local music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Breaking Benjamin
The weekend’s abundance of standout live music gets off to a good start on January 29 and continues the next day with five concerts featuring acts that have an emphasis on strong vocal performances — Breaking Benjamin, Nalani & Sarina, René Marie, Garland Jeffreys and Raul...
Rahn named to head Chesco Voter Services
Kara Rahn
WEST CHESTER — Kara Rahn, of Honey Brook, has been appointed by the Chester County Commissioners as the new director of Chester County’s Department of Voter Services.
Rahn has served as assistant director of Chester County Voter Services and is skilled in the Pennsylvania Election Code and in all election programming software. She was instrumental in the certification process of the 2014...
‘War’ is over; suspect surrenders
Kenneth ‘War’ Wylie
Sought for more than three months on witness intimidation charges, Kenneth ‘War” Wylie of Coatesville surrendered to authorities, Tuesday.
Wylie, 25, had been sought on charges that he and his girlfriend, Chanel Turner, who was an employee of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department threatened a potential witness in a drug case against Wylie.
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New name, same mission: Brandywine Valley SPCA
The Chester County SPCA announced Tuesday that from now on it will be known as the Brandywine Valley SPCA.
The Board of Directors determined unanimously that the organization’s name needed to change to reflect its expanding geographic reach. The CCSPCA has been providing animal welfare services for Chester and Delaware Counties, but since the first of January, is now handling animal services for...
Letter: Longwood should be recognized for storm service
To The Editor,
The Longwood Fire Company personnel should be recognized for the effort they put forth to ensure the public’s safety during last weekend’s blizzard.
Approximately 750 man hours were expanded staffing the firehouse to ensure quick responses during the fierce storm. We responded to 17 calls from Saturday through Monday and another two today. Included were a total of 13 medical assist...
Art Watch: A master of abstraction
Also: Book signing features Robert Jackson
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Start your art weekend off Friday in West Chester with a visit to Church Street Gallery’s “Master of Abstraction” exhibit. Friday January 29 at 5pm, the gallery will have an opening reception for artist Alan Soffer‘s latest collection of abstract acrylic and encaustic paintings. Beautiful arrangements...
County to partner with CCEDC on business survey
Chester County will partner with the Chester County Economic Development Council on a survey of the county’s businesses. The county commissioners, CCEDC leaders and other business leaders gathered Tuesday to announce the survey. First row (l-r) Malcolm Johnstone, Executive Director, West Chester Business Improvement District, Michelle Kichline, Chester County Commissioner, MaryFrances McGarrity,...
Snow or not, UCF board meets to OK budget
District issues statement on teacher resignation controversy
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Although Unionville-Chadds Ford Schools were closed both Monday and Tuesday, the Board of Education met to issue preliminary approval of its 2016-17 budget as required by state law. Because of the weather, not everyone who wished to attend could, inluding board Vice President Jeff Hellrung who attended...
UCFSD statement on Rowe incident
Complete text of the statement by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District on the Rowe incident:
We take pride in the open and honest manner in which we communicate with you – our community. We are always transparent and forthright in addressing all manner of topics. Today we will discuss a situation that has recently been shared on social media. It is important that you know the truth.
It...
Op/Ed.: Thank you to heroes who served public during budget standoff