American Legion, Chesco Sheriff’s Office & A. Duie Pyle to host wreath laying for fallen Veterans
Community is encouraged to donate and attend December 12 ceremony
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
OXFORD – The Oxford American Legion Post and Wreaths Across America (WAA) invites the Chester County Community to consider supporting the purchase of wreaths to be placed at the headstones of 1,200 fallen veterans and honor them with a wreath laying ceremony scheduled for December 12, at the...
Longwood adds two new firefighters
Longwood Fire Company’s members and graduates attending this month’s fire school graduation ceremonies include Mike Maurer, graduate Kim Siegel, graduate Gabe Pepper, Deputy Chief Matt Rouss, Lt. Mike Well and Andrew Yacka.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company has two new firefighters as Kim Siegel and Gabe Pepper successfully completed instruction at the Chester County Fire School.
A graduation...
Dinniman to hold open house, collect food and clothing for the needy
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman (D-19) is inviting residents to stop by his West Chester District Office for a Holiday Open House during the 36th Annual West Chester Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on Friday and encouraged them to bring canned goods or coats to benefit those in need.
“We continue to collect canned goods and nonperishable food items year-round...
Man charged with stealing from fire, police supply company
Thomas Wessells
A New York man has been charged with allegedly stealing $195,000 in products from a Chester County company that supplies police and fire supplies to first responders, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Tuesday.
Thomas Wessells, 55, a former employee of Witmer Public Safety Group (WPSG) of Sadsbury, is charged with stealing various products from the company and then reselling...
Business leaders get snapshot of county’s economy
CCEDC President and CEO, Gary W. Smith, unveils the organization’s annual report for FY15 at a recent breakfast for stakeholders.
MALVERN – Almost 200 Chester County business leaders were briefed on planning for the continued business growth in the county by members of the at the organization’s annual stakeholders’ breakfast.
“We have an outstanding business climate and a strong public/private...
PA State Police help make meals a reality for all
Thanksgiving food drive kicks off a season long effort supporting area food pantries
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
AVONDALE – Troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police (PASP) – Avondale Barracks recently held a Thanksgiving food drive to help the Chester County Food Bank replenish its supplies. State-wide, the PASP will be assisting more than 60 meal sites and 40...
Three sworn in as new ADAs
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced that three new Assistant District Attorneys have joined the District Attorney’s Office. Matthew Finley, Caitlin Rice, and Samantha Ryan were sworn in before the Honorable Mark L. Tunnell on Friday, November 20, 2015.
Finley received his undergraduate degree from University of Kentucky and his law degree from William and Mary...
Pennsbury moves to transfer easements to Brandywine Conservancy
Concerns over Mendenhall historic structures being vandalized
By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times
Supervisor Wendell Fenton accepts a printed copy of Pennsbury’s first known map from Historical Commission Chair Lynn Luft at Pennsbury’s board of supervisors meeting.
PENNSBURY — The township’s Board of Supervisors focused on properties, agreements, and swimming pools at Wednesday...
County graduates 26 new firefighters
West Chester Fire Department Chaplain Jerry Schwartz speaks with the graduates during Thursday’s ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Fire Services Division, held graduation for the Spring 2015 Firefighter I class. Twenty-six graduates were given their certification at a ceremony that was held at the Wagontown Fire Company on Thursday.
Family, friends...
Franklin Mint donates $5,000 to CCIU holiday charity event
Students and staff at TCHS Pennock’s Bridge Campus accept a $5,000 donation from FMFCU for Holiday Hope Chest. Left to right: Marissa Nadachowski, Hailey Maxwell, Leon Spencer, Michael Sheils, Noah Ramagano, Brian Hughes, Patty Knecht.
DOWNINGTOWN — It was only the second week of November, but the spirit of the holidays was already palpable at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s...
