Man charged in murder of grandmother
Kevin Anthony Havelow Jr.
A Lower Oxford man faces multiple charges in the murder of his grandmother, as well as the attempted sexual assault of his mother, early Tuesday.
State Police said that Kevin Anthony Havelow Jr., 23, is charged in the stabbing death of 81-year-old Aleen Watters, early Tuesday.
The Avondale Barracks of the State Police reported that they responded to a call at approximately...
Elderly woman slain by family member
An elderly woman was stabbed to death by a relative in the early morning hours in Lower Oxford, Tuesday, State Police said.
Police offered few details about the incident, beyond that the victim was 81 and the alleged assailant, a relative of the victim, is in custody. All other family members have been accounted for, State Police said.
State Police and the Chester County Detectives are investigating...
Odds of major snowstorm blanketing Chesco 50-50
If you’re one to watch local TV, you might be under the impression that the Chester County area is going to be blanketed by a massive snowstorm this weekend — but that my not be the case.
While some forecasts have called for as much a foot or more falling on the local area Friday night through Saturday, there is an equal chance of the storm amounting to little or even nothing. While local county...
State launches cheesemakers guild
A group of cheesemakers, retailers, scientists and supporters of Pennsylvania-made cheese have joined together to create a guild in support of the growing artisan industry in the state.
The proposed mission of the guild is to “promote the highest standards of cheesemaking and celebrate the diversity of the cheese community in Pennsylvania through partnerships, outreach and education,” according...
Chester Co. fares well at Pa. Farm Show
Chester County farmers and producers received high marks from Pennsylvania Farm Show judges this week, resulting in an impressive array of ribbons in a wide variety of agricultural disciplines in the show’s landmark 100th year of operation.
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline attended the Show and sought out Chester County representation in numerous categories. “The...
On Stage: Timely tribute to Bowie hits Phoenixville
Also: ‘Once’ returns for new run at Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Holy Holy, including long-time David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, performs Jan. 15, at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville.
Holy Holy, an all-star line-up featuring Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey, was already touring North America performing David Bowie’s album “The Man Who Sold the...
UCF board looks at class rank changes
New members join the board for first work session – John Murphy second from right, and Elise Anderson, third from right.
Preliminary budget for 2016-2017 reviewed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Education had its first work session meeting of 2016 on Monday night that included new members Elise Anderson...
YMCA hires Burns as development officer
Mary Burns
WEST CHESTER — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, a leading Chester County nonprofit charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of the community, announced the appointment of Mary Burns to the position of chief development officer.
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LCH receives grant for healthcare response to domestic violence
Grows partnership with DVCCC, named one of six community health centers selected to receive funding, training, and support to address intimate partner violence.
KENNETT SQUARE, PA (January 13, 2016)— National nonprofit Futures Without Violence named La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) as one of six Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) supported community health centers that will receive...
Kimmel sworn in as E. Marlborough supervisor
First woman to join board in township history
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
East Marlborough Supervisors chair Richard Hannum swears in new board member Christine Kimmel.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – Christine Kimmel was sworn in to make her an official – and the first female – supervisor for East Marlborough Township by new president Richard Hannum at the reorganization meeting held...
