Oxford father accused of scalding colicky infant
1-month-old girl in critical condition with severe burns
Jorge Luis Colon is charged with aggravated assault, recklessly endangering a child and related offenses.
Chester County authorities today reported what one veteran police officer called “one of the worst cases of child abuse” he’d ever seen.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of Jorge Luis Colon, 20, of Oxford,...
Pocopson officials talk bike safety
POCOPSON — Cool fall days and beautiful foliage entice us to “go for a ride” on back country roads. Township officials are asking residents to exercise caution and adhere to the new state bicycle law.
At a recent Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Chair Steve Conary reminded motorists of the law’s requirement to leave a 4-foot “cushion of safety” when passing a bicyclist.
According...
WCU schedules bout with political heavyweights
Alan Novak, former GOP party chair in Chester County, will serve as half of West Chester University’s “Political Odd Couple.”
Rival state party titans to face off in pre-debate Oct. 22
Can West Chester University’s Sykes Ballroom contain two diametrically opposed political power-brokers?
That’s a question university official believe will be answered affirmatively on...
Muses for music: poems, Andrew Wyeth paintings
Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will tour Brandywine River Museum for insight
Members and associates of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will take a tour of the Brandywine River Museum’s Andrew Wyeth gallery for insight into an upcoming premiere performance.
Demonstrating the symbiotic relationship of the arts, singers and musicians will visit the Brandywine River Museum Saturday...
Pocopson rejects Barnard House bids
Future of renovation project now unclear
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The future of Pocopson’s Barnard House is up in the air, after township supervisors voted Monday to reject bids for renovation of the building, slated to become the new township building and home of the Kennet Underground Railroad.
POCOPSON — Amid a barrage of questions, comments and concerns by township residents,...
Two Chester County artists opening solo shows
“Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association.
Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association
Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association.
A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard...
County law-enforcers recognized for advocacy
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (from left) was honored with Assistant District Attorney Michelle Frei by Dolly Wideman-Scott, who heads the Chester County Domestic Violence Center.
Domestic Violence Center bestowed honors during annual program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Against the backdrop of sobering statistics – 53 domestic-violence fatalities in Pennsylvania...
Multiple high-school bands to showcase talents
Annual Unionville cavalcade a family-friendly musical event
The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show, “Baseball: An American Tradition,” at the Oct. 20 “March on the Brandywine” cavalcade.
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators...
County observing Mental Illness Awareness Week
Educational materials will be available at multiple locations
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone will issue a proclamation Tuesday to spotlight National Mental Illness Awareness Week.
Chester County will recognize National Mental Illness Awareness Week, which begins today, with many local activities to promote insight and treatment options, the...
