Students learn history, get tour of county Justice Center
. Retired Capt. Joseph Carbo poses with students from West Chester Christian School.
Assault with a ham sandwich has landed some unwitting schoolchildren in the slammer recently – as least figuratively
Those unfamiliar with the legal perils of using lunch to mimic fisticuffs probably haven’t experienced the Chester County courthouse tour of Joseph Carbo, a retired captain with the Chester County...
Merry Christmas
From all of us at The Times, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Like you, we plan to spend the holidays with friends and family — and hope to avoid spending much time staring at a screen. Unless major news breaks, we’ll be keeping quiet until Tuesday morning.
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Drive smart, drive safe and most importantly, drive sober this holiday
Local officials are reminding motorists to be smart when it comes to driving this holiday season — especially with varying forecasts of potential snow/freezing rain/sleet during the holiday week. But all emphasize: don’t drink and drive.
The Pennsylvania State Police will be stepping up DUI patrols and checkpoints across the commonwealth this weekend and next.
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Roe announces $200K grant for New Garden park
Rep. Eric Roe (R-158)
Rep. Eric Roe (R-158) announced today that New Garden Township has been awarded $200,000 from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to further develop New Garden Park.
“The funding is to be used to construct parking areas, a driveway, walkways, a pavilion and basketball court; and install state-of-the-art playground equipment, and landscaping,” said Roe. ...
Recorder of Deeds office steps up to help veterans
Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery meets with staff at the Mary E. Walker Home.
COATESVILLE — There will be no rain-soaked veterans in Coatesville this Christmas! More than 125 veterans residing at the LZ II and Mary E. Walker House on the grounds of the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center were gifted brand new umbrellas as part of Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and his staff’s...
Chesco to invest in local tech startups
Members of the Chester County Retirement Board sign a resolution that establishes Venture Chesco, a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania to invest $4 million in emerging and growing companies located in, or willing to locate to Chester County. Seated left to right: Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle Kichline;...
GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill that...
Deminski hopes to foster unity in 156th bid
Nick Deminski
WEST CHESTER – Local West Chester native, Nick Deminski, announced his intentions to seek the Republican endorsement for the state house seat currently held by State Rep. Carolyn Comitta (D-156).
The House of Representatives District 156 includes the Borough of West Chester and the townships of East Goshen, Westtown, Thornbury, Birmingham and West Goshen (District North).
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Pocopson recognizes Girl Scout Gold Award recipient for video on Holocaust
Supervisors consider only one meeting a month
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
POCOPSON – The last township meeting of 2017 – and the only meeting in Dec. due to the holidays – was held on Monday, Dec. 11, with discussions involving having only one meeting per month, instead of two moving forward into 2018. During the brief meeting, the supervisors presented a resolution to the...
Kennett supervisors OK emergency services tax hike
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Township Board of Supervisors (pictured) and leaders in Kennett Square are doing a fundraising competition, Change for Change, which will benefit the Kennett Food Cupboard.
KENNETT – Citing the expense of a growing police force, the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors have passed a 2018 budget that includes a tax increase to cover the costs of...
