Storm skirts south, largely sparing county
Four school districts close, but storm’s impact less than feared
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Market Street in West Chester was largely clear by mid-morning Monday, but many sidestreets — particularly in the southern part of the county has slippery patches — as the turned out be less severe than originally forecast.
Chester County appears to have been spared the worst of a late-winter...
Sheriff arranges wild night for adventurous palates
Fifth annual fund-raising dinner a game-changer for K-9 program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with the winner’s of the black Lab, which came from Cedar Creek Farm in Nottingham: Jake Read (from left), and his father, Matthew Read. The pair said they purchased the puppy for Jake’s grandmother.
Long before the tickets...
Art Watch: Shake off winter by taking in some art
Although Spring may be slow in coming, the Spring art scene is blooming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With all the snow and ice of the past weeks, it will be nice to start visiting the local galleries again, going to events and warming up to great food, wine and local art. The end of winter is a perfect time to get inspired to be creative, and it is always great when art combines to raise money...
Super Six: Time to March into spring
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX BIRTHDAY EDITION! Woo Hoo! In honor of my 23rd birthday (for the 20th time…O-U-C-H) at the end of March, I’ve selected a few things I’m obsessed with and will provide links so that you can purchase in time for my b-day!
Here we go…
1. If you have never been to the ILY Couture website, you must check it out! (http://www.ilycouture.com/)...
County conventions leave May questions
Few primary battles were settled at either county convention
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained.
There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May.
We’ll get to the Democratic endorsements, which amount...
PennDOT extends waiver for salt truck drivers
National Weather Service suggests preparing for ‘high-impact winter storm’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Want a barometer for assessing the severity of this year’s winter weather?
At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will permit commercial drivers delivering road salt to stay behind the wheel for longer periods of...
Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers
New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community.
WEST SADSBURY ...
Longwood, Avondale fire companies to share grant
$198,000 FEMA award will assist recruiting, training efforts
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of the Department of Homeland Security has notified Longwood Fire Company and Avondale Fire Company that they are receiving a safety award.
Longwood was the host company for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant, a Longwood Fire Company news release said, adding that the...
Coatesville, D-Town East advance in academic championships
Unionville varsity upset in semis; JV advances to county finals
The Downingtown East High School Academic team — along with Coatesville and West Chester Henderson — has advanced to the Chester County final of the Chester County Academic Competition.
Three high school academic teams will be competing for the Chester County Academic Competition championship after winning their recent semifinal matches....
County issues reminder on storm disaster aid
Forms due by noon Friday to determine eligibility for federal assistance
Chester County officials want to remind residents, businesses, and nonprofits that experienced damage from the ice storm to inform the county by filling out a disaster request form, needed to assess the county’s eligibility for federal assistance.
The Chester County Department of Emergency Services participated in a conference call...
