Weer named Chester Co. Chief Fire Marshall
John Weer
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services announced Thursday that John Weer has been named Chester County Chief Fire Marshal.
Since 2008, Weer, a resident of East Marlborough, has served as the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES). His responsibilities have included assisting Chester County fire and police...
Brandywine Health Foundation names three to board
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors, Thursday. Since its inception in May 2001, the Coatesville-based public foundation has distributed more than $14 million in grants to non-profits improving health in the greater Coatesville area.
2015-2016 New Officers include: Dawn M. James, Chair (Downingtown); Jason...
EM officials concerned about E. Doe Run truck road wear
Walnut Walk settlement reached; 2014 Po-Mar-Lin audit completed
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The township’s Board of Supervisors took an additional step on Monday night to address the wear and tear on East Doe Run Road from heavy truck traffic and will be conducting a survey as part of imposing a weight-limit ordinance. In addition to the traffic survey, a settlement...
FOP, Chamber announce commissioner endorsements
Two high profile groups announced this week their endorsement of the current incumbents on the Chester County Board of Commissioners.
Both the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #11 and Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry announced their endorsement of the reelection of Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline. Farrell and Kichline are Republicans...
Birmingham Historical Commission announces new database
Potential historic land acquisition initiated
By Kris Firey-Poling, Staff Writer, The Times
Matt Bedwell discusses the Historical Commission’s new library database with Birmingham Township Supervisors.
BIRMINGHAM — At Monday’s meeting of the Township Board of Supervisors, agenda items included new historical resources, business requests, and the potential to purchase historical land.
Matt Bedwell...
Art Partners celebrates Coatesville’s Centennial with Ida E. Jones exhibit
Select paintings showcased at Coatesville Savings Bank
Art Partners Studio is delighted to present a selection of paintings by artist Ida E. Jones at Coatesville Savings Bank. The exhibition opens on October 15 with a reception at the Bank, and closes December 10. Artwork will be on view in the lobby during banking hours and during Coatesville Centennial Heritage Day on Saturday, October 17 from 10...
Lane closures planned for this week
Travel restrictions are scheduled next week on Route 401 (Conestoga Road) at the Route 202 Interchange in East Whiteland, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
The road and bridge work is associated with improvements being made under two construction contracts totaling more than $168 million to improve travel and safety on U.S. 202.
Periodic flagger controlled lane closures...
CCCBI’s Women Influencing Business Conference:
Networking, collaboration & helping women grow on their professional journeys
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Conference attendees (L-R) Michelle Venema, Director of Business Development, Brumbaugh Wealth Management; Mary-Ellen Allen, Partner – Lamb McErlane; and Christina Wagoner, Director of Corporate Partnerships – YMCA of Greater Brandywine.
WEST CHESTER – This week,...
Unionville Community Fair & Farm Show ‘Harvests the Fun’ this weekend
Giddyap!..Rodeo, contests, food, livestock, entertainment & more…
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The first weekend of October is here, and that means it’s time for the 91st annual Unionville Community Fair and Farm Show. The historic fair has grown from its modest 1924 ‘corn show’ roots to the largest display of community agricultural, home products,...
Two Chester County schools earn ‘Blue Ribbon’ designation
WEST CHESTER — The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday that two Chester County schools are the recipients of the National Blue Ribbon School award.
West Chester’s St. Agnes Catholic School and Paoli’s St. Norbert Elementary School are recognized as 2015 award winners in Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District. In 2015, 17 schools in Pennsylvania joined 285 public and 50 private...
