For Chester County defendant, apparent role reversal
In 2004, he accused now-disbarred lawyer of fraud; now he’s charged
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 42-year-old Coatesville man with myriad identities and multiple addresses may have had an advantage in running the Ponzi scam alleged Thursday by federal authorities: Court records show he was once on the receiving end of a con.
Istvan Merchenthaler – also known as Steven...
DUI offender convicted – for 4th time
Prosecutor said drugs prompted driver to park in left lane of Turnpike
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
On March 17, a Franklin County driver stopped his car in the passing lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, initiating a series of events that eventually landed him behind bars, authorities said.
On Tuesday night, after a two-day trial, a Chester County jury deliberated for less than...
Tourism officials applaud return of Gaelic games
Four-day tournament in late July likely to generate $1.5 million in revenue
Competitors display their skills during a contest at the 2012 Continental Youth Championships in Chicago.
Hurling is coming back to Chester County in late July, and tourism officials will be throwing down a welcome mat in response.
The Continental Youth Championships (CYC), a four-day Gaelic games tournament that takes place...
Two charged in separate domestic disturbances
Police seeking information on couple who allegedly tried to pass counterfeit money
Two men accused of domestic assault have been charged in separate incidents, state police from the Embreeville barracks said Wednesday.
The first instance occurred on Feb. 24 at 1:59 p.m. in the 100 block of Manor Drive in East Marlborough Township, police said. Steven H. Manning, 60, of Media, was arrested for simple...
Swim coach gets prison for student affair
Kenneth W. Fuller sentenced to 7 to 23 months in jail
Former swim coach Kenneth W. Fuller will spend 7 to 23 months in jail for having a sexual relationship with a female student.
A Chester County high-school swimming coach received a 7- to 23-month jail term on Tuesday for having an intimate relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
Chester County Court Judge David Bortner imposed the penalty...
State police probing storm-drain theft
It reportedly disappeared Feb. 28 on Hillspring Road at Rt. 52
State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of a storm drain in Pennsbury Township.
The grate disappeared sometime between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Hillspring Road and Rt. 52, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-268-2022.
Such thefts have been occurring with some frequency...
Neighbors back Unionville ice cream shop plan
E. Marlborough Supervisors to rule on conditional use
This historic house in Unionville Village, on Route 82 at Cemetary Lane, could become home to an ice cream parlor later this year if township officials sign off on the plan.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Barring any late changes of plans, it appears possible that a new ice cream shop could be open for business in the heart...
Register of Wills willing to make house calls
Certain documents can be brought to those who are unable to travel
Proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way, Chester County now will send representatives to hospices, nursing facilities, and private homes to execute certain legal documents, the county said Monday.
The service, which involves securing marriage licenses and notarizing power-of-attorneys, will be provided for those who are...
Pa. to receive nearly $2 million in drug settlement
Company accused of false Medicaid claims for Xenaderm, which lacked FDA approval
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a settlement Monday with a company accused of filing false claims to Medicaid for an unapproved drug.
Pennsylvania reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with Healthpoint Ltd and DFB Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations that Healthpoint caused false claims to be submitted...
Abandoned Pocopson house may finally be torn down
Builder would tear down house, combine two lots to build new home on Rt. 52
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A new proposed plan could finally eliminate a long-standing headache for Pocopson township officials: an abandoned home on Lenape Road. A developer proposes tearing down the existing structure and building a new house, by combining two lots.
POCOPSON — An abandoned property along Route...
