Veterans’ driver’s licenses to show special designation
Governor kicks off initiative to recognize past military service
U.S. military veterans will now be recognized on Pennsylvania drivers’ licenses.
Veterans will now have the opportunity to honor their military service on their driver’s license, according to the governor’s office.
Surrounded by veterans and members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, Gov. Tom Corbett kicked off the new Veterans...
Old courthouse gets new (old) look, and returns to service
District court will move to renovated first floor in April
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This iron reenforced arch — an original architectural detail from the Chester County Courthouse will now be visible, along with the original vaulted ceilings, as part of a $1.46 million renovation and restoration of the building so it can house a district court.
WEST CHESTER — Like the county — and the...
District’s 5th-graders strut their stuff at benefit
Oldies Dance continues to entertain, support worthy causes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Fifth-grade students showcase their crowd-pleasing talents at the Oldies Dance. Photo by Dave Lichter
As it approaches its 30th anniversary, the popular, district-wide Fifth-Grade Oldies Dance continues its tradition of offering a rousing, rocking benefit.
This year’s event, held on Friday...
County officials: Brace for severe cold snap
Tips for coping available online; housing assistance a phone call away
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services is warning that Monday’s snow will be followed by a severe cold snap; wind chills Monday night are predicted to reach 6 below zero.
Tuesday night, March 4, more of the same is expected, with the mercury around 8. Emergency officials want to remind residents to bundle up outside,...
Storm skirts south, largely sparing county
Four school districts close, but storm’s impact less than feared
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Market Street in West Chester was largely clear by mid-morning Monday, but many sidestreets — particularly in the southern part of the county has slippery patches — as the turned out be less severe than originally forecast.
Chester County appears to have been spared the worst of a late-winter...
D.A. announces addition to child-abuse unit
Former West Whiteland investigator to assume post with county detectives
New Chester County Detective Kristin Lund is congratulated by Lt. Kevin Dykes (from left), Chief Detective James Vito, and District Attorney Tom Hogan.
A former West Whiteland Township detective will join the Chester County Detectives in a newly created position in the child-abuse unit, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced in...
Sheriff arranges wild night for adventurous palates
Fifth annual fund-raising dinner a game-changer for K-9 program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with the winner’s of the black Lab, which came from Cedar Creek Farm in Nottingham: Jake Read (from left), and his father, Matthew Read. The pair said they purchased the puppy for Jake’s grandmother.
Long before the tickets...
19th-century civil-rights pioneer in spotlight
Authors of Octavius Catto book to speak at Chesco Historical Society
Daniel R. Biddle and Murray Dubin, authors of the acclaimed biography of 19th-century Philadelphia civil rights pioneer Octavius Catto – Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America – will discuss Catto’s life, legacy, and milieu on Friday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Chester County...
Bike-lane installation set to begin March 10
PennDOT: Rt. 52 lane closures will be needed between U.S. 1, Hickory Hill Rd.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following area roadwork this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Crews will be working on bike-lane installation on Kennett Pike (Rt. 52) from March 10 through July from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m....
PennDOT extends waiver for salt truck drivers
National Weather Service suggests preparing for ‘high-impact winter storm’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Want a barometer for assessing the severity of this year’s winter weather?
At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will permit commercial drivers delivering road salt to stay behind the wheel for longer periods of...
