Commissioners declare state of emergency due to COVID resurgance
WEST CHESTER – At this week’s public meeting, the Chester County Commissioners approved a Declaration of Disaster Emergency, effective from Dec. 1 for 90 days. The declaration is pursuant to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Services Code and is “in response to the significant, increased health, emergency and safety concerns presented by the coronavirus.”
By approving and signing the...
COVID-19 Update, Dec. 9: Gov. Wolf tests positive for COVID
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Gov. Tom Wolf
Ahead of expected tightened restrictions in Pennsylvania, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for the virus.
Wolf released the following statement, Wednesday afternoon:
“During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have no symptoms and am feeling well....
Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance receives 3rd round of Downtown Revitalization Funding
COATESVILLE — As a part of their five-point, city-wide revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance places a high priority on the redevelopment of the downtown commercial core. In 2018, they applied for – and received – a Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
NPP is a Pennsylvania tax credit incentive...
Deadline nearing for Chesco rental assistance funds
WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials remind all qualified county residents who may need rental assistance because of the impact of COVID-19, that applications for funding should be submitted by Monday, Dec. 14.
In September, the Chester County Commissioners approved $1.8 million in CARES funding to help cover rental payments and additional services such as utilities for those with job and income...
Coatesville police continue to deepen bond with community through training, engagement
Coatesville Police Corporal Brenden Boyle tickets a city youngster for good behavior, as part of the department’s community outreach program.
COATESVILLE — As calls for police reform and sensitivity training have become a nationwide outcry, the City of Coatesville Police Department has taken an existing community engagement initiative a step further by blending time-tested training with new...
Ex-Sheriff Welsh, Deputy McKinney face charges over misuse of funds, deputies
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Former Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh. Times file photo.
State criminal charges and arrest warrants were issued Tuesday against former Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh and her boyfriend former Sheriff’s Deputy Harry McKinney alleging misappropriated funds from a charity for the department and alleged misuse...
COVID Update, Nov. 23: Wolf issues stay at home advisory, new limits on schools, gatherings
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Gov. Tom Wolf warned Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic could worsen seriously in commonwealth with today’s peak cases that average more than 6,000 per day could spike to more than 22,000 per day by December and overwhelm the state’s hospital system, asking — but not ordering – residents to stay home as much as possible.
Wolf did announce some...
Families urged to apply for COVID-19 childcare grants from county
WEST CHESTER — As families struggle to cover the cost of childcare during COVID-19, the Chester County Commissioners are urging them to apply for financial relief before the December 30, 2020 deadline.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), which administers Chester County’s childcare grant program, says as of Wednesday, 639 families representing 1,135 children have been approved for childcare...
Chester County Commissioners present agriculture awards
Commissioner Marian Moskowitz, Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Scott Taylor (spouse of Sonya Beltran), Sonya Beltran, Avril Beltran, Daniel Beltran, Maria Beltran, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Chester County Ag Council Board Chair Chris Alonzo
AVONDALE — The Chester County Commissioners, along with the Chester County Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), recently presented two annual agriculture...
Kennett Supervisors give preliminary OK to budget with no property tax hike
KENNETT – The Township Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a preliminary budget with no real estate tax increase for 2021. The Township held seven budget hearings beginning on September 16th designed to engage the community in a discussion about priorities for 2021 as it relates to the delivery of government services. The balanced budget is available for public inspection on the Township website...
