Ways Lane: Kennett will fix potholes to improve access
Longer term: Twp. will propose rehab options for private road
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Kennett Township has come up with a short term solution to dealing with the nearly impassable Ways Lane: fixing the numerous potholes on the private road, so that emergency vehicles can safely access the area. The long-term solution, township officials, will be largely up to the 18 owners of the...
Residents urged to ‘Race Against Violence’
19th annual event supports Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Another sure sign of spring: Preregistration is underway for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.’s 19th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence, to be held Saturday, April 26.
The race has become a popular way to support the agency’s many direct services, such as counseling and court accompaniment, as well...
Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom
Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing.
After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester County...
Conservation-conscious companies being sought
County soliciting nominations for Green Business awards
After a brutal winter, it’s time to celebrate green. The county is seeking nominations for environmentally-conscious businesses that deserve recognition.
Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program. The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry...
Trees destined for east branch of Brandywine
Pennsbury Township also on list for reforestation
On Saturday, April 19, a formidable planting posse will converge at the southeast corner of Rt. 282 and Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township.
Organized by the Brandywine Conservancy, the group will plant 600 native trees along the east branch of the Brandywine at a property owned by East Brandywine Township. Volunteers from Guardians of...
Community Conversation on youth center postponed
Foundation wants time to answer questions about The Barn on Doe Run
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Education Foundation has asked for and received a postponement of the planned May 1 Community Conversation on the proposed youth center project at The Barn on Doe Run.
Earlier this year, the Education Foundation proposed converting the old barn on Doe Run Road into a youth center, similar...
County gets state funds to fight West Nile
$104,807 DEP grant will be used to help control mosquitoes
HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that 26 counties, including Chester, would receive a total of nearly $2.1 million in grants to control the West Nile virus, a DEP news release said.
“These county grants ensure that mosquito populations stay in check to prevent the spread of...
Former Embreeville trooper gets promotion
Elevated to captain, Maurice A. Tomlinson also receives new assignment
Capt. Maurice L. Tomlinson (left) is congratulated by Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan.
HARRISBURG – After working his way up the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police for more than two decades, a Chester County resident and former Embreeville trooper has been promoted to captain.
Pennsylvania State Police...
Rt. 52 to close in Pocopson, April 28
PennDOT to start final phase of roundabout construction, due to open in Sept.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The third and final phase of construction of the roundabout in Pocopson will close Route 52 on April 28, PennDOT announced Tuesday. The roadway — and the new roundabout — is expected to open in late September.
POCOPSON — It’s about to get a lot more complicated to get around the Unionville...
Avondale trooper cleared of brutality charge
Kelly Cruz had been accused of stomping suspect in head during drug raid
Updated at 1:15 p.m. with state police comment
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kelly Cruz
More than four years after being accused of using excessive force during a drug bust, a veteran state police narcotics investigator has been acquitted of federal civil rights charges.
A jury deliberated less than two...
