Health Department: Tips on remaining flu-free
County says vaccine best way to avoid widespread outbreak
The Chester County Health Department recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Updated at 1 p.m. to add flu-vaccine clinic schedule
On the maps compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks confirmed cases of the flu, areas depicted in solid brown signify “widespread activity” – a color...
County commissioners continue collegial, bipartisan trend
Minority commissioner reelected as vice-chair of three-member board
At Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, the county commissioners approved the nominations of Terence Farrell (center) for Ryan Costello (right) as chairman, and Kathi Cozzone (left) as vice-chair.
During a reorganization meeting on Wednesday, the Chester County Commissioners voted unanimously on 2013 leadership, continuing a bipartisan...
Smith named Gatorade Pa. Cross Country runner of the year
Unionville High School junior cross country star Courtney Smith was named Gatorade’s 2012 cross country runner of the year for Pennsylvania, Thursday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville star cross country runner Courtney Smith was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Girls Cross Country Runner of the Year, the company announced Thursday.
This is Gatorade’s 28th year of honoring the nation’s...
Kennett fund-raiser taps into craft beer fervor
Winterfest to feature offerings from at least 25 craft breweries
Historic Kennett Square is brewing up a winter beer festival.
Historic Kennett Square is brewing another appetizing opportunity for craft beer lovers: the first annual Kennett Winterfest.
Modeled after the popular Kennett Brewfest, a fund-raiser held in September that usually sells out, Winterfest will enable participants to partake...
Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans
Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end
“Winter City” by Favi Dubo is one of the paintings that will be featured in a solo show with an opening reception on Thursday.
The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating.
Bernardon...
Pocopson supervisors have a quiet reorg meeting
Volunteer needed for Founders’ Day; Conary says he won’t seek reelection in 2013
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Georgia Brutcher (left) was reelected Vice Chair and Stave Conary (right) was reelected chair of the Pocopson Township Board of Supervisors. Conary said Monday night he did not plan to seek reelection to a second term on the board.
POCOPSON — 2013 made a quiet entrance...
Op/Ed: Chester County’s priorities for 2013
There are challenges ahead, but a collaborative county government works to the benefit of all
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello.
The recent political landscape has, understandably, left many less than favorably impressed.
I believe your Chester County government, however, has proven to be an excellent example of collaborative, productive government...
The ADA Seal of Acceptance – what does it mean?
American Dental Association’s seal means a product has been tested as effective
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every day patients ask me what home care products they should use. While we always make recommendations based on individual needs and concerns, a good place to start is to look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
Since 1930 The American Dental...
Residents back EM bike path plan
Questions with state over grant terms have project in limbo
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — About a dozen township residents attended Monday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting to voice their support for a one-mile bike path along Route 82 near Unionville High School and Patton Middle School, a project currently in limbo as township officials attempt to negotiate grant terms...
Allegations arising from prison affair continue
Female inmate sued former correctional officer, county, and warden
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A case involving an admitted sexual infraction by a longtime Chester County Prison correctional officer – an offense that cost him his job – has generated a federal lawsuit and raised new questions about what happened in a prison basement.
When county detectives first asked Beverly...
