‘Flash mob’ tribute caps illustrious judicial career
Colleagues, associates conspire to interrupt jurist’s last day on bench
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Retiring Judge Howard F. Riley Jr. shakes the hands of well-wishers after his surprise tribute.
On Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard F. Riley’s last day on the bench Friday, the unthinkable occurred: One of his most emphatic judicial orders was blatantly violated...
State Police warn crime, heroin use is on the rise
Tell local residents to lock homes and cars to prevent thefts
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Chester County might be a seemingly quiet rural area, but State Police are warning local residents that crime is an increasingly evident issue, specifically warning residents to make sure they lock their cars and homes, as drug-driven crime is on the rise locally.
State Police Cpl. Mark...
Red Cross to combine holiday tradition, military support
Free card-signing for troops offered Thursday night at Longwood Gardens
Visitors to Longwood Gardens on Thursday night will have a chance to sign holiday cards for those in the military, courtesy of the Red Cross.
For the sixth year in a row, the American Red Cross is sponsoring holiday mail for the nation’s military, and its regional chapter is making it easy for Longwood Gardens visitors to participate.
On...
Accidental shooting reported in Westtown Twp.
Man told police he was putting gun under pillow when it discharged, hitting ex-wife in face
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 22-year-old Westtown Township man told police he was awakened Tuesday night to the sounds of a gunshot and his father’s screams.
Officers from the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department responded to a single-family home in the 800 block of General...
New kiosk dishing out food as well as hope
CCIU venture in government services building offers opportunity for students, food options for county employees
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County officials celebrate the opening of the County Cup in the lobby of the county Government Services Building in Westtown. The new kiosk, offering light lunch options and hot and cold beverages, opens today. From left, celebrating the ribbon cutting:...
County poised to hike taxes for 1st time in 5 years
Increase is needed to maintain valued services, commissioners said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone said a tax hike is needed to continue county services that residents value.
The Chester County Commissioners held a meeting Tuesday night to elicit comment on the preliminary 2013 budget. Even though the...
Bushelow, Dupuis elected to BOE posts
Bushelow to continue as board president, Dupuis new vice president
Eileen Bushelow, left, was reelected as president of the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education. Victor Dupuis, right, will be the new vice president.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education’s annual reorganization meeting was quick and to the point: in a four-minute session, the board voted unanimously...
D.A.: Escape plan of 2 alleged murderers thwarted
Four arrested in plot to spring pair of inmates from Chester County Prison
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Attorney Tom Hogan displays a piece of thick, security glass similar to the one the alleged conspirators hoped to shatter with a center punch or the ceramic innards of a spark plug.
All that separated two alleged murderers in Chester County Prison from freedom in Mexico...
Grant terms could kill Rt. 82 bike path
E. Marlborough officials concerned about details, potential costs in deal with PennDOT
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Complicated language that apparently obscures financial responsibility in the grant application for the proposed Route 82 bike path could end local support for the project, unless the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) agrees to modify the agreement...
Kennett Square offering alternative to malls
Residents urged to support local economy by purchasing gifts from area merchants
Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Room is one of the borough businesses that is decked out for the holidays.
During this holiday season, Historic Kennett Square is urging area residents to support local businesses first.
Kennett Square’s small, independent retailers offer merchandise you can’t find at national chains, with...
