County signs power/water conservation pact to cut costs
WEST CHESTER — A contract for the start of construction on $5.9 million in energy and water conservation measures at Chester County government facilities was introduced to the Chester County Board of Commissioners at today’s Sunshine meeting. The contract, presented by Chester County Director of Facilities and Parks, Steve Fromnick, includes conservation measures guaranteed to provide $6.7 million...
Kichline to co-chair VISTA 2025
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will step into the role of co-chair of the VISTA 2025 Executive Alliance, serving as the public sector chair alongside private sector chair Tom Fillippo. Kichline is filling the shoes left vacant by former County Commissioner and now U.S. Congressman Ryan Costello.
Kichline’s experience is relevant to many of the issues...
Blizzard? Not ‘snow’ much
Although New England appears to have been hit hard, a more easterly than predicted path of Monday’s snowstorm appears to have spared Chester County, as snowfall counts amounted to less than an inch in some parts of the county.
Although light snow was falling Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) is not predicting much in the way of additional accumulations and roads are generally...
Updated: schools close, emergencies declared in wake of winter storm
1 p.m. Updates with closings and snow emergencies
Although it appears Chester County and much of the Delaware Valley will be spared the blizzard conditions and the potential for more than a foot of snow seen in other areas to the north, it will still pack a punch locally, snarling roadways and potentially closing local schools. High winds, with gusts up to 35 MPH, could also lead to power outages,...
UCF Board thanks students for ‘a day on and not a day off’
Board OKs 15 motions during busy meeting
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Board of Education held their regular meeting on Tuesday night. The board had a very productive meeting approving more than 15 items up for vote but took time to acknowledge the students and community for a day of service on Martin Luther King (MLK) Day.
Samantha Seidenberger, a senior at Unionville...
Longwood Meeting honored for role in Underground Railroad
Now a Chester County visitors center, the Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse, has been recognized by the National Park Service as a significant historic site.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) iannounced this week that the National Park Service (NPS) recently recognized the Longwood Progressive Meetinghouse and Longwood Cemetery as a significant historic site...
Barrar appointed to house Consumer Affairs committee
State Rep. Stephen Barrar
HARRISBURG — State Rep. Stephen E. Barrar (R-160) was assigned to serve on the House Consumer Affairs Committee during the 2015-16 legislative session. Barrar will also serve as the chairman of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
“Being a member of the Consumer Affairs Committee will allow me to take the issues and problems that face my constituents...
Ross to chair house Liquor Control committee
State Rep. Chris Ross
HARRISBURG — Rep. Chris Ross (R-158), who was recently elected to his 10th term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, has been named chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee for the 2015-16 legislative session. The House made history last session when it passed liquor privatization legislation, but the Senate failed to act on the measure. Ross expects privatization...
Fetick, Lunger named to Steeplechase board
WillowdDixon Stroud has announced that two new members have been elected to the Board of Directors of The Willowdale Steeplechase.
Matt Fetick, a life-long resident of Chester County, is in his second term as the Mayor of Kennett Square. Matt served as a police officer in West Chester Borough and then went on to build a career in real estate in 2006. Matt is recognized as one of the top sales...
Wings for Success holds KSQ grand opening
‘Outfitting’ women with confidence & hope
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
One of the many stylish, work appropriate outfits available to Wings for Success clients.
KENNETT – The unassuming Wings for Success office, situated quietly at 457 Birch Street, has an amazing story to tell. For disadvantaged women of Southern Chester County, it is a life-line; a place to regain confidence,...
