D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran member of the Phoenixville Police Department, will bring his expertise to the county detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville...
Police vigilance lands litigious parolee behind bars
Chester County Prison becomes latest target of Jonathan Lee Riches’ ire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathan Lee Riches in an undated mugshot released by authorities.
Bruce Springsteen, Bam Margera, Viagra, the National Football League, Geno’s Steaks, and Kim Kardashian share a bizarre distinction: They are among thousands of subjects who piqued the wrath of a Chester...
County recycling venture searching for home
Nonprofit will provide unused furnishings to those in need
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
About five years ago, a successful, charitable endeavor that recycled unwanted furniture to needy families ceased operating in the county because it lost its lease and was unable to find a new, affordable warehouse.
Now, another group is trying to fill that void, and experiencing a similar...
Dates set for popular UHS Used Book Sale
The popular, annual UHS Used Book Sale will be held Feb. 22 and 23 in the high school gymnasium.
Volunteers will collect donations in selected areas Jan. 26
If your New Year’s resolutions included downsizing, the Unionville High School PTO would like to assist by accepting used books, videos and CDs for its popular, annual fund-raiser: the Used Book Sale.
This year’s sale, which typically features...
Police probing a dog killing in Newlin Township
Australian shepherd allegedly shot on private land near ChesLen Preserve
The shooting of an Australian shepherd on Nov. 28 is under investigation, said state police from the Embreeville barracks.
Police said the dog, which belonged to a Cannery Road resident, was killed west of the ChesLen Preserve Visitors Center in a secluded wooded area on private property. Anyone with information is asked to call...
Art Association seeking boogie boosters
Proceeds from dance party will benefit upcoming renovations
The Chester County Art Association is hosting “Going Out with a Band” on Sunday at The Note in West Chester.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is hosting a dance party on Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Note in West Chester.
“Going Out with a Band” will offer a chance to celebrate the year ending as well as look forward...
Birmingham residents concerned about speeding
Birmingham Hunt, Knolls of Birmingham ask supervisors for action
By Liz Brown, Staff Writer, The Times
BIRMINGHAM — Residents of Birmingham Hunt and the Knolls of Birmingham attended the supervisor meeting last week to bring the issue of speeding in their neighborhoods to the attention of the township. After discussing several possible solutions, the supervisors approved a motion to purchase a...
Westtown Twp. shooting leads to reckless endangerment charge
Prosecutor said man consumed alcohol, mishandled loaded weapon
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 47-year-old Westtown Township man was charged Wednesday with one count of recklessly endangering another person for a Dec. 4 shooting at his residence.
Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police arrested Charles D. Bloomer, of the 800 block of General Howe Drive, after an investigation into...
Kindergartners with can-do attitude being sought
County urging youngsters to participate in recycling competition
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is urging kindergartners to collect cans for a recycling competition.
The county is inviting all kindergartners to collect as many cans as they can in an effort to win cash prizes for their school or classroom.
The contest, organized by the Solid Waste Authority, starts Jan. 1, and ends Feb....
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
