W. Whiteland Police: Missing man returned home safely
Good Samaritan reportedly assisted him
West Whiteland Township Police said Albert Dickerson, 92, who had been the focus of a missing person’s search, is safely back home.
A 92-year-old West Whiteland Township man who had been the focus of a missing person’s search is safe and back at home, West Whiteland Township Police said.
Police said Albert Dickerson, who had been seen when he left...
Nominations open for outstanding female advocate
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls seeking annual award-winner
The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Kitchen Table Award.
The award was established in 2011 to honor a member of the community who represents the fund’s mission and values, an “outstanding Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy...
Pocopson gets $250K grant for Barnard House
Marcellus Shale funds to help pay for exterior work
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A $250,000 grant, funded by Marcellus Shale income, will help pay for paving and other projects at Pocopson’s Barnard House, township officials said.
POCOPSON — Sometimes it’s better to receive than to give – especially when it comes to saving taxpayer money. Such was the case at a recent Township...
Exton library urges shoppers to buy handmade
Third Annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14
Shop local and handmade: That’s the advice of the Friends of the Chester County Library (CCL), which is sponsoring CCL’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.14.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will be stationed throughout the main Exton library as well as in the Struble meeting room. Craft-makers will include a variety of jewelers,...
Public’s help sought to locate 92-year-old man
West Whiteland Police said he was last seen Sunday morning
West Whiteland Township Police are seeking the public’s help to locate Albert Dickerson, 92, who’s been missing since Sunday morning.
A 92-year-old West Whiteland Township man who has not been seen since the morning of Sunday, Dec. 8, is now the focus of a search by police, who are asking the public to assist, a West Whiteland Township...
Better watch out: Santa Claus to visit area
St. Nick is touring communities served by Longwood Fire Co.
Santa Claus is making pre-Christmas visits throughout the area, courtesy of a Longwood Fire Company truck.
You better watch out: Santa Claus will benefit from the services of a Longwood Fire Company truck to make some pre-Christmas calls.
Jolly ol’ St. Nick himself will be touring the area served by Longwood’s fire and rescue service....
PennDOT: Scheduled maintenance may delay drivers
Crews will be working on U.S. 1, Birmingham and Street Roads
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), which wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Crews will be working to remove vegetation on southbound U.S. 1 in Kennett Township between Parkersville Road and Rt. 52. The maintenance will be done from...
PennDOT says it’s ready for winter’s worst
415 snowplows, 115,000 tons of salt, 182 salt spreaders on hand
With more than 115,000 tons of salt on hand in the five-county Philadelphia region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says it’s ready to keep state highways passable in southeastern Pennsylvania this winter, a PennDOT news release said.
“Our dedicated employees are prepared to deliver the best possible winter...
Coatesville-area woman dies in early-morning crash
State police said driver lost control of truck with 5 passengers
A 27-year-old Coatesville-area woman died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle crash in East Marlborough Township on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 12:37 a.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks in a news release.
Police said Kelly Lynn Parker, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the crash occurred...
Girls’ cross country champs to take national stage
Fans can watch the Nike Cross action via computer
Many believe the Unionville girls’ cross-country team will take the national title in the Nike Cross competition on Dec. 7.
If you couldn’t travel to Portland, Ore. to cheer on the Unionville Girls’ Cross Country Team in the Nike Cross National, you can still watch the action live.
The state champions, listed as the Unionville Running...
