Schuck named to county assessment/tax post
Jonathan Schuck
WEST CHESTER —Jonathan Schuck of Malvern has been appointed the new director of Chester County’s Real Estate Assessment and Tax Claim department by the Chester County Commissioners.
Schuck, an assistant director of the department, has been serving as interim director following the retirement of Jeff Laudenslager earlier this year.
He has been working in the department since 2009,...
Commissioners approve 2015 budget, no tax increase
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2015 budget today, resulting in no tax increase for county residents.
The 2015 budget calls for $432,499,283 in operating expenses and $89,531,813 for its capital budget. Chester County’s tax rate remains one of the lowest in southeast Pennsylvania. For the past six years the County has streamlined the operating costs...
Kagel named Chesco Emergency Services Director
Robert Kagel
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners today named Robert Kagel as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Kagel was formerly deputy director for emergency management for the department.
“The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and this is an extremely important position in county government,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair...
Charity Ball raises funds for essential services
West Chester Friends Association – helping homeless children since 1822
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Friends supporters Meghan & Mark Thompson (West Chester) and Michele & Brian Boreman (West Chester) enjoy some time together
WEST CHESTER – The Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children held its 7th annual Charity Ball...
SuperSix: Christmas edition
Some affordable fashion options to buy — or ask for
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Can you believe that Christmas is only eighteen days away? I feel like we’ve barely finished eating turkey! The Hockenberry’s do not have a tree or any decorations around the house. I don’t know what we’re waiting for but I procrastinate these things until the last possible minute.
I’m sort...
What To Do: Holiday happenings hit high gear
From horse carriage rides, to shows and more, the holidays take center stage
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Kennett High School, Dec. 6.
The holiday season has officially arrived in Kennett Square. On December 6, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30...
Speed limits and roads top topic in Chadds Ford
Pothole turns into bigger issue; speed limits, u-turn issues discussed
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Chadds Ford Supervisors George Thorpe (left) and Frank Murphy discuss road issues during Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
CHADDS FORD — Road maintenance, speed limit, and signage dominated Wednesday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.
“What we thought...
Local music artists coming home for the holidays
Downingtown’s Kate Klim, Newtown’s Maddie Hogan among those performing locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Newtown Square’s Maddie Hogan is just one of a number of local performing artists coming home for the holidays to perform at local venues.
Being “home for the holidays” is a sentiment shared by almost everyone. And, it could serve as the unofficial theme for...
New Garden police seek info on CVS theft
New Garden police are seeking information about these two men, linked to a theft of $3,000 in cosmetics from a CVS store, Wednesday.
NEW GARDEN — Township police are looking for help from the public to apprehend two men who allegedly robbed a CVS of some some $3,000 in products, Wednesday.
Police said the two entered and left the store, located at the intersection of Gap Newport Pike and Newark Road,...
Northbrook Marketplace hosts Paws-4-Vets Christmas tree sale
No ‘bones about it’ – this sale helps change lives
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The Paws4Vets program invites the community to consider helping disabled Veterans receive therapy dogs when purchasing their Christmas trees this year.
Photo compliments of Joan Brady Photography
The tree sale lot, located on the idyllic property of Northbrook Marketplace, 1805 Unionville-Wawaset...
