Kichline sworn in as County Commissioner
Replaces Ryan Costello, who was elected to U.S. Congress
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Court of Common Pleas President Judge James P. MacElree II (left) administers the Oath of Office for County Commissioner to Michelle Kichline (second right). Also pictured are Michelle’s husband, Michael Kichline, and her daughter Amanda (right).
WEST CHESTER – A large gathering of family, friends...
Como, Donato face charges for ‘skimming’
Grand jury report slams Coatesville Area Board of Education for mismanagement, cover-up
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan details charges against former Coatesville Superintendent Richard Como and former Coatesville High School Athletic Director James Donato, as the new Coatesville Superintendent, Dr. Cathy Taschner looks on.
WEST CHESTER — Following the...
UHS students deliver toys to Kennett Area YMCA
Students raised $700 at powder puff game to buy toys for children in need
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
Unionville High School students embraced the spirit of giving back for the holidays, taking funds raised from the school’s annual Powder Puff football game to help needy kids in the Kennett area. From left, UHS students Ivan Yen, Phil Chidekel and Student Council Vice-President,...
Dinniman seeks to build career training center in Coatesville
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced Thursday that he is working with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to build a career training and education center as part of the redevelopment of the new Coatesville Train Station.
“We are moving forward on a concept that will put a job skills, career training and education center right alongside Coatesville Train...
Chester County recognized as 5th best county in U.S.
Chester County has been recognized as the fifth best county in the United States as a community “ideally positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth among all regions with a population greater than 500,000.” The ranking was issued as part of the Fourth Economy Community (FEC) Index by national economic development consultants Fourth Economy Consulting.
Communities recognized...
Chesco SPCA says changes saving animal lives
Less animals being surrendered, more adoptions
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) has announced that the shelter achieved a 90% live release rate during the month of November. This is a particularly notable achievement because the CCSPCA is the only open admissions shelter for both Chester and Delaware Counties.
This high live release rate is attributable to significant changes implemented...
Pennsbury supports scenic byway project
Supervisors adopt 2015 budget
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Pennsbury Township Manager Kathleen Howley discussing 2015 Budget issues with the members of the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday night.
PENNSBURY — The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to support the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan at Tuesday night’s meeting.
“In 2005, sections of Routes...
Kichline appointed to replace Costello as County Commissioner
Democrats cry foul, claim judges playing politics, again
Updated: 8 a.m. 12/10 with comments from Democratic committee
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Michelle Kichline, a former Tredyffrin township supervisor and the Vice-Chair of the Chester County Republican Committee was appointed Tuesday as the replacement for Ryan Costello on the Chester County Board of Commissioners...
Birmingham hires two part-time police officers
Supervisors adopt 2015 budget
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Birmingham Police Chief Thomas Nelling (center) introduces new part time police officers John Pot (left) and Kevin Urbany (right) during Monday night’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.
BIRMINGHAM — In many ways, it was a night for the township’s police force!
Township Secretary/Treasurer Quina Nelling opened...
Making holiday dreams come true
UHS Tech Ed students make wooden helicopters for Toys for Tots
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
A rendering of the final product: a hand-made wooden helicopter, 100 of which Unionville High School students produced as their annual donation to the Toys For Tots program.
EAST MARLBOROUGH – With little more than two weeks before Christmas, children across Chester County are dreaming of the...
