Bizzigirls work to give back to the community
By Kelly Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
Some of the food donation collected by Bizzigirls for the Kennett Food Cupboard at an event in Pocopson Park.
POCOPSON — At a time when many ask “what’s in it for me?” – West Chester area residents Katee Boyle-Mojica and Mary Veale ask, “What can we do for others?”
In response, they combined their skills in Operations and Events and Nonprofit...
Life’s a beach…if you follow a few rules
A few simple rules to make that day down the shore more enjoyable
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My latest list…because, you know how much I LOVE making a list…
BEACH ETIQUETTE:
NO SMOKING! I understand that technically the beach is “outside” (whatever) but what inevitably happens is that some large, hairy man decides to plop down his chair and light a cigar directly downwind...
Who did build that?
The role of government — and how it needs to change — in terms of small business won’t fit on a placard or a sound bite
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The burden — or helping hand — of government and its role with small business was placed front and center this week in a pair of back-to-back rallies on the old courthouse steps in West Chester Thursday.
The furor over President Barack...
Local Dems, GOP spar over Romney, Obama and small business
Back-to-back events kick off the presidential race in earnest in Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County GOP Chairman Val DiGiorgio addresses a crowd gathered Thursday on the old Courthouse steps in West Chester, in support of Republican presidential candidate Gov. Mitt Romney, and critical of President Barack Obama’s policies on small business. Around 100 supporters attended...
Arnold decision is an embarassment to all of us
District justice admits to lying, covering up complaint, gets a slap on the wrist
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
For some time, it’s been increasingly apparent that there are two Americas. One for most of us, where the law is, at times, harsh and unforgiving — one reason why this country has a larger number of imprisoned people than any other western democracy.
There is an entirely other America...
Avila, Gallivan win KAPRB race
Runners line up just before the start of the Kennett Area Parks and recreation Board 1.5 mile run for kids.
KENNETT — The ninth annual KAPRB 1.5 mile kids race was a success. It was held on July 19th at 7 p.m. at Anson B. Nixon Park. The weather was hot and humid and 113 kids 14 and under participated in the race. There were plenty of volunteers on hand to help Claire Finfrock who was the race...
Woman escapes injury from tree
A downed tree wrecked this late-model Toyota sport utility vehicle ion Route 82 n East Marlborough, Tuesday, but the driver, township officials said, escaped injury. The roadway was closed most of Tuesday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A tree fell on Route 82, crushing a sport utility vehicle, Tuesday morning.
The woman — unidentified by township officials — driving the late model Toyota escaped injury...
Verizon reports phone/Internet outages
WEST CHESTER — Can you hear me now? If you’re a Verizon phone or Internet customer user Voice over IP, you might not even be able to hear a dial tone on your home phone — or only be able to intermittently.
According to the Chester County Department of Emergency Services, Verizon is battling an equipment failure near Wayne that is sporadically disabling Verizon phone service throughout Chester...
Magisterial district judge gets one-month, unpaid suspension
Rita A. Arnold will return to bench Sept. 1, according to state Court of Judicial Discipline
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold will return to the bench on Sept. 1 after a court-ordered month’s suspension.
Choking back tears, Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold pleaded with the state Court of Judicial Discipline to let her keep her...
New hope for Red Bridge
Pocopson officials talk options to replace bridge rail at development’s entrance
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
The bridge at the entrance of Red Bridge Farms in Pocopson is in need of repairs, due to issues with wood rot. Township officials are looking for options that look similar but will stand the test of time.
POCOPSON — Red Bridge Farms’ residents received good news during...
