McGuire wins CCATO Marshall student award
Nolan McGuire, Kevin Kerr, First Vice President of CCATO and Supervisor at Upper Uwchlan Township, and Dr. Dorothy Ives Dewey the Chair of the Department of Geography and Planning as West Chester University of Pennsylvania and is the Interim Associate Dean of the College of Business and Public Affairs.
West Chester University graduate student Nolan McGuire was named Lewis H. Marshall Awardee by the...
Spring ahead, but change batteries, be wary on the road
It’s that time again — we lose an hour of sleep, but gain a precious hour of sunlight in the evening, meaning more time outside and the coming prospect of firing up those grills (Tuesday’s snowstorm forecast notwithstanding) — Daylight Savings Time starts early Sunday, so don’t forget to change your clocks.
But, as usual, there’s a few more things to remember:
State Fire Commissioner Tim...
EM supervisors look to slow Rt. 82 speeders
East Marlborough Supervisors discuss buying a third radar sign for Route 82 to slow speeders.
Longwood Gardens’ fireworks schedule approved with the premiere of new fountains
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Supervisors approved the purchase of a third radar sign during Monday night’s Township Supervisors’ meeting to address the on-going speeding problem in the...
So. Chester Co. Police seek missing juvenile
Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara has been missing since the afternoon of March 3.
The Southern Chester County Regional Police Department is investigating a report of missing juvenile who is a voluntary runaway.
On March 6 at 9:22 a.m. police responded to the juvenile’s residence located in the 500 block of Church Road, New Garden . The parents of the juvenile, Daniela Hetzel Rojas-Bergara who is 15 years...
Dinniman questions costs of standardized testing
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
HARRISBURG — State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19), Minority Chair of the Senate Education Committee, expressed serious concerns Tuesday about the significant amount of state funding being spent on mandatory standardized testing in Pennsylvania schools.
“We are spending hundreds of millions of taxpayers dollars on testing while some school districts don’t even have the resources...
49 charged in drug dealing enterprise
A late model BMW allegedly used by drug dealers was confiscated by authorities.
A multi-year operation has led to the arrests of 49 people associated with an alleged drug trafficking organization (DTO) operating out of southern Chester County.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the charges Tuesday as the result of “Operation Crushed Ice” a joint law enforcement operation...
Kennett Sq. enacts anti-discrimination ordinance
Packed room largely supports move by Borough Council
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Members of the Kennett Square Borough Council and Mayor Matthew Fetick stand with representatives from the Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs after the council voted unanimously to approve the proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, Monday night.
KENNETT SQUARE – Emotions ran high during Monday’s packed...
Wild game dinner raises funds for Sheriff’s K-9 unit
Chester County deputy sheriffs work their magic in the kitchen for the 2017 Wild Game Dinner.Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with some of the deputies who make the event happen.Welsh (right) listens Chester County Lt. Harry McKinney addresses the crowd.
For the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, “game on” conveys a message that extends beyond the phrase’s familiar use:...
WCU hosts discussion called, “Yes, All Women!”
Presented by Chester County Fund for Women & Girls
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Lilah Saber and Juliana Mosley smile after their presentations at the Yes, All Women! event Thursday at West Chester University.
WEST CHESTER – March is women’s history month, and at West Chester University Thursday, women of all ages, races and backgrounds gathered to discuss how they can learn from...
Pocopson: So far, so good on bridge replacement
Strode’s Mill restoration supported by township
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Contractors work on removing the bridge supports, Wednesday, now that the entire deck of the Rt. 926 bridge has been removed. The new bridge is expected to be open on or about Sept. 1.
POCOPSON – “Well, the bridge is out!” exclaimed Pocopson supervisor Elaine DiMonte as soon as the public comment portion...
