Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of chief deputy
James Moyer had 31 years of service
Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday.
She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired by the sheriff’s office,...
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
Coatesville overpowers Unionville, 38-21
Worley’s 228 yards too much for Indians in playoff battle
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Coatesville’s Daquan Worley breaks away from Unionville defenders, Friday night. Worley’s 229 yards rushing led the Red Raiders to a PIAA District One playoff win over the Indians, 38-21. Jim Gill photo.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Talent tells. It shows up on the stat sheet and most importantly,...
Alleged pot possession in Pennsbury leads to charges
Delaware teen arrested for intent to deliver, having paraphernalia
State police have reported the following recent incidents in the area:
A Claymont, De., teen was arrested for possession with the intent to deliver synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. Lydell D. Dorsey, 18, was apprehended on Oct. 18 at 8:56 p.m. at Fairville and Cossart Roads in Pennsbury Township,...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on...
Man waives hearing on invasion-of-privacy charges
Dental office worker is accused of secretly videotaping female colleagues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Joseph “Joey” C. Kolimaga is accused of surreptitiously videotaping female co-workers in their changing room at a West Goshen dental surgery practice.
An employee at a West Chester dental surgery practice made a disconcerting discovery in August: a cell phone set...
Program aims to be page-turner for families
Summer reading program to be held in Coatesville and West Chester
Sen. Andy Dinniman is shown reading with his dog, Henry, for the brochure on the summer reading program.
“Splash into Summer Reading 2012,” a program developed in conjunction with the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Chester County Coalition for Public Education, will serve hundreds of Chester County children and their families...
The damage of narrow self-interest
These days, it’s everyone for themselves and we all suffer
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We’re all in this together, right? I’ll pause while you stop laughing.
The 1970s were supposed to be the “Me Decade,” but it seems that what really happened was the emergence of the “Me Generation.” As that generation took power in the halls of government and corporate governance,...
Accusations multiply in contentious cell-phone case
Attorney contends Coatesville police fabricated a search-warrant request
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE — The seizure nearly a year ago of a female city police officer’s cell phone has escalated into a convoluted legal battle involving allegations of sexual impropriety, blackmail, falsified court documents, and evidence-tampering.
Many Coatesville officers and residents...
Heroics run gamut from starting life to averting death
Local EMS workers honored for life-saving efforts
EMS Council President Leo Scaccia (from left) contratulates Kevin Hagerty and Scott Runge from Longwood Fire and Ambulance for assisting in the delivery of a baby.
By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com
When medical personnel arrived, the 14-year-old girl who collapsed after cheerleading practice had stopped breathing. She was one...
