Initial UCF budget calls for 1.67% tax hike
Preliminary budget keeps hike under Act 1 limit, but Corbett budget could change final numbers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A little bit like being forced to drive down a foggy mountain road at night without headlights, the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, gave preliminary approval to the school district’s proposed 2013-14 budget, Monday night.
While the Pennsylvania...
Screenings urged during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
County’s Health Department calls disease ‘highly preventable’
During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Chester County Health Department want to reminds women of the importance of preventative screenings.
“Now is an excellent time to talk with a health care provider about cervical cancer screening and prevention,” Margaret Rivello, director of the Chester County Health Department,...
Agencies to shine spotlight on human trafficking
Program at Chester County Historical Society designed to raise awareness
The Chester County Historical Society will present “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a program designed to raise attention during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
State Sen. Andy Dinniman will be one of several speakers Wednesday evening at “Facing the Monster: Slavery Then and Now,” a public event...
Nigeria resident admits role in Craigslist scam
He faces up to 80 years in prison after guilty plea to wire fraud
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Area police have repeatedly warned Craigslist sellers to be wary of a recurring scam: A prospective buyer deliberately overpays for items and instructs the sellers to refund the difference – before they realize the original check is counterfeit.
Now, perpetrators are receiving a...
Birmingham supervisors looking to fill board vacancies
Township needs volunteers for recreation, historic and other boards
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — State protocols were followed at the first meeting of the Township Supervisors in 2013, which requires the nomination and confirmation of organizational positions for the coming year. All three supervisors were reconfirmed in their positions: John Conklin as Chairman, William Kirkpatrick...
Board likely to drop band mandate
Board of Education appears poised to change marching band to extra-curricular activity
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Unionville High School Marching Band, seen here in action at Disney World in 2012, will likely no longer be mandatory for the school’s music students, after a vote next Tuesday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education appears poised to end mandatory...
Police officer charged with wife’s assault in Pocopson
Judge hikes bail after defendant fails to turn in weapons and confronts victim
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Ernest Manerchia, a Chester City police officer, is accused of aggravated assault, stemming from a domestic dispute on Nov. 11.
A Pocopson Township man, who works as a City of Chester police officer and a member of its SWAT team, faces charges that include aggravated assault,...
Macedonian woman describes abuse, abduction
West Goshen police charge husband with kidnapping, rape
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Lirim “Lenny” Rufati of West Goshen Township faces charges that include kidnapping, rape, and related offenses.
A caring friend helped break a cycle of abuse for a West Chester woman trying to avoid being forced to return home in shame to Macedonia, police said.
A criminal complaint...
Chester County Food Bank receives $50,000 check
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup and the Chester County Food Bank pose for the $50,000 check presentation.
Gift represented proceeds from Pa. Hunt Cup’s 48th annual race
The tailgaters and steeplechase enthusiasts who gathered on Nov. 4 to enjoy the 48th annual Pennsylvania Hunt Cup race helped boost the proceeds presented to the Chester County Food Bank earlier this week.
Since 1964,...
Penn State Great Valley to host free community concert
Acclaimed pianist Donna Coleman will perform
Pianist Donna Coleman will perform Wednesday at Penn State’s Great Valley campus, off Rt. 202 in Malvern.
A free, community concert featuring renowned pianist Donna Coleman will be held Wednesday evening at Penn State’s Great Valley campus.
The 1 ½-hour program, which begins at 7 p.m. in Musser Auditorium, will include commentary and will trace...
