Chester Co. observes Mental Health Month in May
WEST CHESTER — Each May, Chester County recognizes National Mental Health Awareness Month with activities aimed at increasing the public’s awareness and understanding about mental health and recovery. This year, Chester County’s Department of Mental Health/Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH/IDD) is collaborating with stakeholders throughout the area to offer a wide range of opportunities...
Trump, Clinton, Killion post big Election Day wins
Roe appears to have won write-in for 158th State House GOP nomination
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The voters of Chester County spoke loud and clear — and picked Donald J. Trump as the Republican nominee, Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee for president as both won statewide, Tuesday.
Turnout was very strong for a primary election, with nearly 52% of registered Republicans casting ballots...
Chester County mourns the loss of Weymouth
Chadds Ford icon helped found Brandywine River Museum, Brandywine Conservancy
George A. “Frolic” Weymouth
With passions ranging from the art world to preserving opening space, George A. “Frolic” Weymouth was one of the region’s great benefactors and leaders in preserving the natural beauty of Chester County.
Weymouth died Sunday, according to the Brandywine Conservancy — one of two...
GOP questions Comitta over campaign finance
Republicans say she should withdraw; candidate says she’ll stay
Carolyn Comittta
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The leadership of of the Chester County Republicans is calling on Democratic State House Candidate Carolyn Comitta to withdraw from her race for the 156th District, alleging irregularities with her campaign finance — but Comitta said Monday that the issue was a minor one over reregistration...
Creek Rd. in Birmingham closed Mon./Tue for repave
Creek Road is scheduled to close between Brintons Bridge Road and U.S. 1 (Baltimore Pike) in Birmingham Township, Chester County, on Monday, April 25, and Tuesday, April 26, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for resurfacing, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced.
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Tom Killion cites experience in 9th District race
Long-time State Rep. points to his history of working across the aisle in Senate bid
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Tom Killion (R-168)
Tom Killion says he knows his way around Harrisburg and suggests this isn’t the time to send someone inexperienced with the ways of the state capital to the state Senate.
The Republican from Middletown has been serving a a State Representative for the...
Marty Malloy sees a broken Harrisburg
Democrat would use his experience to bring people together
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Marty Malloy
Marty Malloy says he sees a Harrisburg that doesn’t work and needs a new, more inclusive approach and that as a state Senator, he’d be able to bring his experiences in the non-profit world of bringing disparate communities together to find common ground, and help to get things moving again...
Democrats claim Roe ineligible to run; GOP blasts effort as deceptive
Candidates’ Linked In profile cited as source for questioning residency
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Eric Roe
The House Democratic Campaign Committee (HDCC) alleged Thursday that Eric Roe, a Republican endorsed write-in candidate for the 158th State House seat, is not eligible to run — saying he hasn’t met the residency requirements, while local GOP officials blasted Democrats for trying...
Smith honored by CCCBI
J. Larry Boling Award Recipient Rick Smith (center), East Goshen Township with County Commssioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and CCCBI President & CEO, Guy Ciarrocchi.
WESTTOWN — Tuesday afternoon, April 19, brought together more than 200 of Chester County’s top business leaders at Penn Oaks Golf Club for CCCBI’s Annual State of the County Luncheon.
Matt O’Donnell,...
Scouts install Little Free Library at Goddard Park
The new Little Free Library(r) at Goddard Park.
Last Sunday afternoon the 64th Brandywine Scouts of the Baden-Powell Service Association (BPSA) installed a Little Free Library at Goddard Park in London Grove Township.
During the winter months, the Otter scouts built the sturdy, 2-shelf library box out of donated lumber. On Sunday, with the help of leaders, parents, and siblings, the scouts installed...
