Don’t expect much political change in 2015
Although new approaches seem badly needed, expect the ‘same old, same old’ this year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New year, same old politics.
As 2015 dawns, even with new majorities in state and federal legislatures, as well as a brand new governor and a new county commissioner, things are arguably more the same than different.
In terms of the federal government, it’s not just the...
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...
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...
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...
Op/Ed: We can end homeless in Chester County
By Michael Hackman, Administrator, Decade To Doorways
Despite Chester County’s wealth about 700 county residents will spend the holidays homeless in the county.
During this holiday season many of us will gather with family and friends in warm, safe surroundings to celebrate time honored traditions and the joy of good fortune. For some Chester County residents however, holiday celebrations will...
Warm sendoff for Cavalcade Honor Band
Band performs preview before heading to Pasadena next week
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By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – For the 154 band members, their families and friends gathered Saturday afternoon in the chilly Unionville High School Stadium, the sentiments could not have been warmer. Enthusiasm and pride charged the air as the regional Cavalcade of...
Cody elected as new Chesco presiding judge
Jacqueline Carroll Cody
WEST CHESTER — The Court of Common Pleas of Chester County is announced Thursday that it had elected Judge Jacqueline C. Cody as the new President Judge.
Her term will commence on January 5, 2015 and run for a period of five years. Cody will take over from James P. MacElree II, who is finishing his term as President Judge that began on January 4, 2010.
Cody is a long-time...
Good Stuff: Local folks doing things that will make you smile
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‘Note’worthy…Congratulations to Coatesville Area Senior High artist Alicia Fierro. Alicia’s design was selected for the...
Kichline sworn in as County Commissioner
Replaces Ryan Costello, who was elected to U.S. Congress
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Court of Common Pleas President Judge James P. MacElree II (left) administers the Oath of Office for County Commissioner to Michelle Kichline (second right). Also pictured are Michelle’s husband, Michael Kichline, and her daughter Amanda (right).
WEST CHESTER – A large gathering of family, friends...
