Ross announces grant for Kennett Senior Center
KENNETT SQUARE — State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158) announced last week that the Kennett Area Senior Center will receive a state grant as part of a $2 million statewide plan to modernize senior centers across the Commonwealth.
“The Kennett Area Senior Center will be receiving a Senior Community Center Grant of more than $64,000 for volunteer coordinator initiatives,” Ross said in a statement. “This...
Chadds Ford hires new Twp. Manager
Serock to start Oct. 13; Oakland Road proposed development may get new approach
By Kris Firey-Poling, Correspondent, The Times
Amanda Serock will take over as the new Chadds Ford Township Manager, effective Oct. 13.
CHADDS FORD — The township introduced its new Township Manager, Amanda Serock, at Wednesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting.
Serock, who replaces Judy Lizza, will formally take...
County schools argue for fair schools funding
Chester County Intermediate Unit executive director, Dr. Joseph O’Brien, welcomes attendees of the local videoconference event, bringing school officials from across the region to discuss the state’s current funding formula.
DOWNINGTOWN — School leaders and educators across Pennsylvania participated in the virtual kick-off of the Campaign for Fair Education Funding on September 30. Dozens...
Volunteers thanked for making Pocopson Founders Day biggest ever
Hayride volunteers Maddie Knightly (left) and Bailee Suarez get everyone set for a fun ride through Pocopson as part of the annual Pocopson Founders Day, Sunday, which organizers said broke attendance records.
POCOPSON — It took volunteers, and lots of them, to make the annual Pocopson Founders’ Day a record-breaking success. The Sept. 28 event, its organizers say, was completely indebted to more...
NOPE: drug abuse prevention program in schools this month
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that law enforcement and volunteers are collaborating to run a school-based drug abuse prevention education program called NOPE (“Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education”).
NOPE is a non-profit program that delivers personal, high impact presentations to middle and high school students and their parents throughout...
Suit seeks to knock Ross off 158th ballot
Filing claims GOP nomination violates state election laws
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A day after Chris Ross was formally filed in nomination to take over the GOP race for State Representative in the 158th District, six district residents, including the Democrat running for the seat, have filed suit in Harrisburg and are seeking a temporary restraining order to be prevent Chester County Voter...
Solutions sought for black soldiers’ final resting place
Westtown’s Shiloh AME graveyard center of dispute between property owner and advocates
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160) (center, light blue shirt) listens intently to information about the burial site at the former Shiloh AME Church in Westtown, Monday. Barrar and State Rep. Dan Truitt (seated at back near wall in navy/red shirt) were among two of many local and county officials to attend a...
Ross gets official GOP nod for 158th
Democrats cry foul, demand answers over Walker’s withdrawal
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
It’s official: State Rep. Chris Ross will replace Cuyler Walker on the ballot as the Republican nominee for State Representative in the 158th District, after a formal voter of county committee members Sunday night — even as county Democrats continue to cry foul over...
Ruling clears way for Ross to replace Walker on ballot
GOP meets Sunday night to pick new nominee
Updated, 5 p.m. with additional reaction to the ruling
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State Rep. Chris Ross (R-158).
A Commonwealth Court has cleared the way for the Republican Party to place a new candidate on the ballot for the 158th State House District and allow Cuyler Walker to withdraw from the race.
Commonwealth Court Senior Judge James G. Colins...
Deputy DA tabbed by U.S. Justice Dept.
Peter Hobart
WEST CHESTER — A Deputy District Attorney has been tabbed to become an Assistant United States Attorney by the U.S Department of Justice.
Peter Hobart has been hired by the United States Department of Justice as a federal prosecutor. He will be an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, based in Scranton, officials announced Friday.
Chester County District...
