Mixed Media: Time for submissions to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s back to school season! Which means it is also submission and call for entry time for artists. I’d like to start today’s article off by introducing some opportunities and deadlines to artists in the area.
First, the much anticipated Fourth Annual National Juried Show with Oxford Art Alliance will be accepting applications through August 31. (The...
Coroner: Kratom cited in two recent overdose cases
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Coroner’s Office is reporting two deaths attributed to mitragynine toxicity.
Ryan Jones of Caln Township died 4/30/2018 with the cause of death determined to be mitragynine toxicity with hypertensive cardiovascular disease as a contributing condition. Caleb Jonathan Sturgis of West Bradford Township died 6/27/2018 of acute mitragynine intoxication. The manner of...
Chester County to participate in Overdose Awareness Day
Last year, 97 pinwheels were displayed at the Chester County Justice Center for International Overdose Awareness Day – representing the 97 lives lost in 2016 to accidental drug overdose. This year’s display of pinwheels will increase to represent the 144 lives lost to accidental drug overdose in 2017.
As part of Chester County’s commitment to tackle the opioid and heroin epidemic, the County’s...
Chesco wins award for Website
Dennis Stuckey, President of the Board of Directors for the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (right), presents the Excellence in Website Design Award to Chester County Communications Coordinator Becky Brain (left), and Sue Morris, the County’s Digital Communications Coordinator.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County’s website, www.chesco.org, received top state-wide honors with the County...
Kagel named as new County Administrator; Bookheimer to become CFO
Bobby Kagel
WEST CHESTER — Bobby Kagel was named Tuesday to lead Chester County’s government as its new County Administrator, effective Sept. 1. He will replace the retiring Mark Rupsis, the long-time administrative leader of county government.
Additionally, the Chester County Commissioners moved to make Julie Bookheimer, CPA, CGMA the Chief Financial Officer for Chester County. Bookheimer...
On Your Table: Savoring Summer’s bounty
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Tomatoes, the jewels of summer.
It’s that time of summer when produce beckons. All of it. From that first bite into butter slathered corn on the cob, to that cherry tomato that bursts with flavor when you pop it into your mouth, to the juicy sweetness of red ripe watermelon. Even zucchini, that butt of too many jokes. Well, I’m sure you...
Chesco Coroner: 59 deaths due to opioids so far in 2018
WEST CHESTER — The opioid crisis continues to take lives in Chester County, local officials said Monday.
The Chester County Coroner’s Office released data Monday on deaths due to drug overdose in Chester County for the year as of June 30, 2018. A total of 59 people died of a drug overdose during this period, with 57 deaths determined to be accidental and two due to suicide.
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Chesco attorney charged with defrauding clients
Joshua Janis
Authorities have a charged a county attorney — Joshua Janis — saying he charged numerous clients for work never done or only partially completed.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of attorney Joshua Janis on charges that he defrauded over 25 clients, many in divorce cases.
Authorities have identified at least 25 cases and are asking the public to contact...
Mixed Media: Local artists on display in Seattle, ‘Fusion’ comes to Del. Contemporary
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I’m going to start off today’s article by bringing up an art event in Seattle. Why, you ask? Greenville gallery, Somerville Manning, will be posted up there for the Seattle Art Fair on August 2nd – 8th. I lived in Seattle for a few years, wrote art coverage there as well, and am heart-warmed to see the intersection of the Brandywine Valley and the...
Chesco honored for digital tech advances
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell (second right) and Chester County Chief Information Officer Glenn Angstadt (right) accept the 2018 Digital Counties Award at last week’s National Association of Counties Conference in Nashville. Also pictured are (from left): Alan Cox, Executive Vice President, Center for Digital Government; Danielle Balmelle, Business Development Executive for award sponsors...
