Dinniman highlights summer road projects in Chesco
WEST CHESTER — State Senator Andy Dinniman spoke Friday about plans for several major Chester County projects that are slated to break ground this spring and summer.
“In the coming weeks some of the Commonwealth’s most important transportation construction and improvement projects will begin right here in Chester County in large part due to November’s passage of the new $2.1 billion transportation...
State police: Traffic stop nets DUI offender
Troopers say arrest occurred in Pennsbury Township
A 53-year-old Delaware man was arrested for driving under the influence in Pennsbury Township on Friday, May 16, at 11:47 p.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks. Police said Thomas Edward Glass of Newark was detained for a traffic offense on Parkerville Road, south of U.S. 1, and exhibited signs of intoxication, police said, adding that...
Largest drug bust in county history announced
D.A.: 44 arrests so far from probe of Mexican cocaine cartel
Update at 3:45 p.m. with names of all defendants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino (left) discusses the arrests as District Attorney Tom Hogan listens.
The 65-year-old Mexican native who became a U.S. citizen and ran a landscaping business from his rented home in East Marlborough...
Life-saving expertise honored at banquet
Annual EMS Council ceremony recognizes more than 100
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Earl Taylor (third from left), a member of the Washington Hose Co. who also works as a deejay, poses with EMS officials after receiving the BLS Provider of the Year award.
More than two dozen Chester Countians are alive today because the county’s emergency services community intervened in their...
Seven UHS seniors to join military
Seven Unionville High School seniors plan to serve their country following next week’s graduation: (from left) Brittany Stanczuk – Army ROTC at University of Rhode Island, Colin Martin – Army ROTC at University of Tennessee, Thomas Edwards – The United States Military Academy at West Point, Evan Hilt – U.S. Marine Corps, Bas deVries – U.S. Marine Corps Reserves and...
Grandeur of historic courthouse restored
Dignitaries gather to celebrate rebirth of landmark 1847 building
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Judge Gwenn Knapp (from left), Tony Polito from West Chester Men’s Service Club, Commissioner Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Court President Judge James P. MacElree II and Commissioner Terence Farrell assemble for the ribbon-cutting at the historic...
Happy to shoulder blame for ‘Jack’s Fault’
Kennett teacher one of many local ties to Unionville grad’s band
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The members of Jack’s Fault, a local rock and blues cover band, include Sean Patton (from left), Jo Huxster, Ken Genovesi, and Robert Huxster.
A Kennett Square resident who visited the borough’s La Verona restaurant last month did so at the urging of friends who recommended...
Historic Kennett Square seeking input
Survey will help shape economic development plan, officials say
Want to weigh in on what retailers Kennett Square Borough should be trying to attract or what you like or don’t like about the existing ones? Historic Kennett Square is seeking your feedback.
The organization is running a survey to get input from residents and visitors. To access it, visit http://historickennettsquare.com. Historic...
Maxwell, Walker, Houghton win primaries
Wolf landslide seen as tempering Democratic turnout
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A number of closely watched races from the governor down to local state legislative races thought to be competitive turned out to be blow outs Tuesday — as Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell won the Democratic nod for State Representative in the 74th District and Cuyler Walker won the Republican nomination for State...
Leonard appointed to Pocopson supervisors
Replaces Matt Read who moved just months after taking office
Barney Leonard was appointed to the Pocopson Board of Supervisors to replace Matt Read, who resigned after getting a job out of state. Leonard will serve through 2015, when his seat will be up for election.
POCOPSON — After serving less than six months, Pocopson Township Supervisor, Matt Read tendered his resignation at the recent Board...
