Commissioners ax jury commissioners’ post – again
Two Republicans continue opposition to job; lone Democrat disagrees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Democratic Jury Commissioner Martha Smith listens as Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello explains why he plans to vote to eliminate the elected position Smith has held for more than 13 years.
The roller-coaster ride for Chester County’s two jury commissioners continued...
Breezes net windfall for Toughkenamon couple
They won Balloon Festival’s debut Landowner Appreciation Raffle
Lucky landowners Joe (counterclockwise from top right) and Billie Teti display their winnings with their daughter Michelle and their grandchildren: Jamison, 10; Mollie, 3; and Colin, 7.
On June 15, while participating in a mass launch during the annual Chester County Balloon Festival, the prevailing breezes prompted a hot-air balloon...
Chester County SPCA seeking to share surplus
Weekend ‘Adopt-a-Thon’ includes reduced fees for potential pets
The animal rescue business is going a little too well at the moment, according to officials at the Chester County SPCA. A surplus of adoption-ready pets has prompted the nonprofit to run a weekend special in an effort to reduce its population.
“The love of an animal is priceless. And now the Chester County SPCA makes...
Former jurist pleads guilty to obstructing justice
Visiting Philadelphia judge to sentence Rita A. Arnold on July 23
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold, 57, pleaded guilty on Monday to obstructing justice and tampering with public records.
The fate of a former, longtime Chester County magisterial district judge now lies in the hands of a senior judge from Philadelphia.
On Monday, Senior...
Pocopson seeks answer to trail questions
County survey may finally determine true path of Cannon Hill Road trail
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Pocopson township officials are hopeful a Chester County survey will help clarify the proper route for a township trail easement near Cannon Hill Road.
POCOPSON — “And the survey says…” This statement holds true for a popular game show, but does not appear to convince several residents...
Thefts from unlocked vehicles reported
State police said four vehicles hit on Saturday in Newlin Township
On Saturday, sometime between 1 and 6:30 a.m., someone entered a detached garage in the 1800 block of Chestnut Hollow Lane in Newlin Township through an unlocked side door and entered two unlocked vehicles, state police from the Avondale barracks police said. About $300 in cash and $30 in loose change was taken, police said.
A neighbor’s...
5th-, 6th-graders invited to submit book essay
Library of Congress contest wants input on reading that had impact
The Chester County Library System has been selected to participate in this year’s summer essay contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. This contest is held in conjunction with public libraries in the mid‐Atlantic region, encouraging rising fifth- and sixth-grade students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact...
Free children’s summer art program returns
Hour-long classes will be held at the Garage; walk-ins welcome
Teachers will have different art projects prepared each day during the free, seven-week program for children at the Garage.
Starting on Monday for seven weeks, the Chester County Art Association is once again offering free summer art camps at The Garage Youth and Community Center in Kennett Square, courtesy of a local donor and State...
Jockeying to provide positive view of Coatesville
Unionville group to hold awards party at former furniture warehouse
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Beetles” by Jeff Schaller will creatively co-exist with horses at the annual Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s 2013 Awards Party, which will be held at the old Lipkin’s warehouse in Coatesville on June 28.
The president of the Unionville-based Delaware Valley...
Thompsons named Honorary Mushroom Fest chairs
Long-time Mushroom Festival volunteers Mark and Jo Beth Thompson have been named as the Honorary Chairs for the 2013 Mushroom festival, which takes place Sept. 6-8.
KENNETT SQUARE — This year the Mushroom Festival chose a husband and wife team, Mark and Jo Beth Thompson, as its honorary chairpersons because of their dedication to the Festival and the hours they have dedicated to
making the Mushroom...
