Ex-foster parent waives 2nd preliminary hearing
He is accused of abusing total of seven victims aged 3 to 10
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Leroy K. Mitchell, 60, waived his preliminary hearing Monday on a second set of child-molestation charges.
For the second time in less than three months, a former coach, foster parent, and corrections officer waived his preliminary hearing on child-molestation charges on Monday.
Leroy K....
Prosecutor: Teen robber belongs in adult system
Despite infractions at schools, prison, defense urges juvenile placement
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The attorney for a 17-year-old charged as an adult for his role in an armed home invasion in Birmingham Township this past spring argued on Friday that his client belongs in the juvenile system, a position vehemently opposed by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office.
During...
PennDOT: Roadwork may cause traffic delays
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants motorists to be aware of roadwork in the area that may cause traffic delays.
On Monday and Tuesday, crews from Peco Energy will be working on utility installation on Baltimore Pike between Reese Street and Penn Green Road in New Garden Township. The work, which will be done from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., will result in lane restrictions.
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After 4 painful years, mystery still unsolved
Family urging public to circulate missing daughter’s photo
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, of West Brandywine Township, was last seen in Philadelphia on Aug. 23, 2009.
The sudden disappearance of a Chester County nurse and mother four years ago continues to be shrouded in mystery.
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, of West Brandywine Township, was last seen about...
Businesses invited to invest in history education
Chester County Historical Society retains status in tax-credit program
More than 3,500 Chester County students participated in History Connections programs at the Chester County Historical Society during the past year.
For the eighth consecutive year, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to announce it is eligible to receive support as an educational improvement organization through...
International conference puts GIS guru on map
Emergency services employee wins first-place data award
Dave Sekkes, the emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), won a first-place data integration award last month.
The emergency planning coordinator for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES), Dave Sekkes, was honored at the ESRI International User Conference last month with...
School board applauds effort of KAU team
Group’s impressive performance provided win for community
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Sue Natale, who retired as an assistant in the district’s technology department, listens as Josh Boughner, the network administrator, discusses the ways in which she will be missed. Behind her are board members Jeff Leiser (from left) and Victor Dupuis and Superintendent John Sanville.
Excitement...
Brandywine Polo fighting to fix damaged barn
33 stalls out of commission after winds ripped off roof
By Nicole Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
Tornado-force winds ripped the roof off the barn on the Brandywine Polo Club property.
NEW GARDEN – Last April, tragedy struck the Brandywine Polo Club when tornado-force winds ripped the roof off its main barn.
There were no horses in the barn at the time, as the polo season hadn’t begun yet, but...
Officials issue warning on unhealthy air quality
High levels of ozone generate orange alert for Tuesday
Tuesday’s landscape is expected to be marred by unhealthy air; officials say high ozone levels have created an orange alert, which represents unhealthy pollution levels for sensitive people.
The state Department of Environmental Protection and its regional air quality partnerships have forecast an orange air quality action day for ozone on...
Veteran Avondale trooper suspended without pay
Kelly Cruz faces federal indictment in long-running police-brutality case
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Trooper Kelly Cruz, a patrol supervisor in the Avondale barracks, has been suspended without pay following a federal indictment, a state police spokesman said.
Nearly four years after being accused of using excessive force during a drug bust, a veteran state police narcotics...
