Chesco SPCA seeks info on dog shooting
Authorities are seeking information about how this pit bull/terrier mix may have been shot and wounded on or about Dec. 30, 2014. The animal survived the injury and is recovering in a foster home.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) is currently seeking information with regard to a dog brought to Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on December 30, 2014.
A female...
Walker remains as chairman of East Marlborough supervisors
Amendment to cluster zoning section of zoning ordinance adopted, 5-0 vote
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A new year doesn’t look to bring much in the way of change to township government.
The first order of business on Monday night at the township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, prior to the public hearing to adopt an amendment to the cluster zoning ordinance,...
Farrell elected chair of County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015.
Farrell previously served as Chair in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and replaces Ryan Costello, who was sworn in as a member of the United States Congress Tuesday.
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Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in the Hall
Lunkhead sportswriters may keep him out, but we know the truth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The game never saw a better hitting catcher.
More than likely, sometime Tuesday morning, we’re going to see that Chester County’s own Mike Piazza, hands down the best hitting catcher in baseball, just missed getting elected...
Super Six: Baby, it’s cold outside
Six products to help you stay warm and comfy
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! With the chaos of the holidays behind us, it’s time to focus on how miserable the weather will be.
Kidding! (not really)
I hate being cold. I am 100% a summer girl. I spend from the beginning of December to approximately mid April complaining that my hands and toes feel like icicles. Therefore,...
Devastating New Year’s Eve fire in Kennett Square
Historic Linden St. structure burns just before midnight
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Emergency responders battle the fire at 200 and 202 E. Linden Street, Kennett Square Borough
KENNETT SQUARE – As thousands rang-in the New Year during Historic Kennett Square Borough’s Midnight in the Square celebration, just one block away (and unbeknownst to many attending) a devastating fire was...
Ring-in 2015 with people you know doing Good Stuff!
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G’mmeeeahhh B-R-A-D-W-A-Y!’……Oxford Area High’s senior Brad Way can be found leading 100+ students (and growing) in cheer, songs and school spirit at...
What To Do: Reptiles invade Expo Center
Also: last chance for many area holiday exhibits and displays
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The East Coast Reptile Super Expo crawls or slithers into the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks this weekend.
If you suffer from herpetophobia or ophidiophobia, then you better avoid of the exposition hall in Oaks this weekend or be prepared to suffer the consequences.
Herpetophobia is the...
Ringing in the New Year – ‘Chester County style’
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The now nationally-famous, giant illuminated ‘Midnight in the Square’ mushroom leading Chester County’s countdown to 2015.
KENNETT SQUARE — Mushroom mania was alive and well during the second annual ‘Midnight in the Square’ New Year’s Eve celebration.
Thousands of revelers, of all ages, packed...
On Stage: Motown the Musical hits Philly
With holidays over, music venues crank up the schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Motown the Musical” starts a two-weekrun Jan. 6 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
The “Motown Sound” began in 1959 when Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit, Michigan. One year later, the record company was incorporated as the Motown Record Corporation with the name coming from...
