7 Chesco firms are regional finalists for state award
Honorees cited for investing in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Co.
EXTON – Seven Chester County companies will be honored in Philadelphia as regional finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced on Monday, April 7.
The awards program is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing in...
Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
Teen drivers to compete in safety competition
Winner will receive $2,000 scholarship, qualify for state contest
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office Highway Safety Project will be teaming up with its safety partners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to kick off the First Annual Teen Safe Driving Competition.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Technical College...
County announces low-interest disaster loans
SBA program is for qualifying businesses, nonprofits impacted by Feb. storms
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Friday, April 4, the availability of low-interest economic injury disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for small businesses affected by the severe winter storms which occurred from Feb. 3-28.
An economic injury disaster loan...
Dog attack spurs citations, possible policy shift
Sheriff to commend deputy for restraint; pet’s owner to be cited for lack of it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Cpl. Kurt Hansen
A deputy sheriff attempting to serve civil papers didn’t have a lot of time to react on Wednesday, April 2, when a Great Pyrenees mountain dog lunged, initially biting him in the arm.
In his report of the incident, Cpl. Kurt Hansen said he had seen...
Camp Dreamcatcher seeks kids, volunteers
Weeklong session designed for youth impacted by HIV/AIDS
Applications are now being accepted for Camp Dreamcatcher, a free therapeutic and educational camp program for HIV/AIDS-impacted youth that will run from Aug. 17-23.
The program is for youth ages 5 to 17 who are HIV/AIDS-infected themselves or have an HIV/AIDS- infected family member or have lost a family member to AIDS. Camp Dreamcatcher has...
State urging residents to observe Earth Month
Initiatives will involve cleanups, including Brandywine Creek
HARRISBURG — The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) wants to remind residents that April is Earth Month. The theme for Earth Month is “Pick it up PA,” encouraging residents to take time to pick up litter around their homes and in public areas.
“I believe we can make Pennsylvania a better place to live, work and play...
Unionville-Lenape Rd. closing April 16
Phase two of Pocopson roundabout project expected to continue through fall
The intersection of Route 52, Wawaset Road, and Unionville-Lenape Road prior to construction. PennDOT expects to close the entire intersection at some point this summer, as it installs a roundabout.
POCOPSON — The second phase of construction of the planned roundabout will kick off on April 16, with the closing of Unionville-Lenape...
County launches online communication pipeline
Web site to provide up-to-date information on pipeline locations, projects
WEST CHESTER – The lines of communication are just as important as the pipelines that traverse area landscapes, a reality that prompted the Chester County Commissioners to launch a web site dedicated to pipeline communication.
The site, which will give county residents, municipalities and pipeline operators up-to-date information...
County Commissioners to convene in Parkesburg
April 16 session is first ‘on the road’ meeting for 2014
WEST CHESTER – The first Chester County Commissioners’ “on the road” public meeting for 2014 will take take place in Parkesburg, on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 W. First Ave., Building 1.
The meeting will replace the commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 16,, a county...
