State police probing gunshot at residence
Bullet reportedly entered bedroom of occupied E. Marlborough home
Troopers from the Avondale barracks are investigating an incident of reckless endangerment that occurred at a home in the 200 block of Upland Road in East Marlborough Township on Wednesday, May 14, at 9:45 p.m., state police said. Police said someone fired a round through a bedroom while the residence was occupied. No one was injured,...
Police officer finds two golf bags in E. Goshen
Duffers at loss without their clubs should contact department
After discovering two golf bags lying in the parking lot of the Goshen Valley Condominiums in the 3300 block of Valley Drive in East Goshen on Tuesday, May 13, an officer with the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department swung into recovery mode, seeking the owner.
If you lost these items and can provide a detailed description, contact...
County election results at voters’ fingertips
ChescoCONNECT phone app adds links for information on primary
WEST CHESTER – Just in time for the primary election on Tuesday, May 20, Chester County has added a 2014 Election function to its recently launched mobile app ChescoCONNECT.
Click on the ballot icon labeled “2014 Election” to access a page with links to an interactive voter precinct directory, sample ballots for the primary election,...
Lane closures scheduled in Kennett Square
Crews will be working on curb-ramp installation, PennDOT says
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Curb-ramp installation will require lane closures in Kennett Square Borough from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from Monday,...
Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue
Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument.
With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...
Body-sculpting DVDs allegedly fit for trash
Pirated materials also pose risk of viruses, customs officials say
Customs agents seized boxes of counterfeit BeachBody DVDs. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
PHILADELPHIA – The unofficial start to summer arrives in about two weeks, and as is customary, people are feverishly working on sculpting and toning their summer physique. Unfortunately, disreputable organizations know...
Exton library celebrating do-it-yourselfers
Family-friendly Mini Maker Fair scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Library in Exton will be holding its Fourth Annual Community Day, and for the second year in the a row, the theme will be a Mini Maker Fair – a place to celebrate the process of learning and doing.
It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, the Chester County Library’s Mini Maker Fair attracted more...
D.A.: County worker embezzled over $5,000
Former employee in Treasurer’s Office arraigned on multiple charges
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sean H. Patterson
An employee of the Chester County Treasurer’s Office faces charges stemming from the alleged embezzlement of over $5,000 from his office, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, May 14, in a news release.
Hogan said Sean H. Patterson, 27,...
State seeking watershed grant applicants
Funds available through Growing Greener program
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Corbett announced on Tuesday, May 13, that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for the Growing Greener Grant Program for watershed protection. Local governments, non-profits, schools, municipal authorities and watershed associations are eligible to apply.
“Each year, these grants are...
