Op/Ed: CVS creates public health game-changer
By Harold P. Wimmer, American Lung Association
Harold P. Wimmer
For the past 30 years, I’ve fought for lung health with the American Lung Association. Our organization has been a leader in the battle against tobacco, which is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the U.S. Over the years, this battle has experienced dramatic highs and disappointing lows. CVS Caremark’s...
Monday is ‘Family Day’ at Chesco Historical Society
Variety of activities will include reenactors for Revolutionary, Civil Wars
Noah Lewis will portray Revolutionary War hero Ned Hector during the Chester County Historical Society’s Family Day on Monday, Feb. 17.
The Chester County Historical Society is promising an educational, entertaining program of family fun and enrichment on Monday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The 2014 Family Day,...
Two Chesco businesses awarded state grants
Money reportedly earmarked for energy-efficiency or pollution prevention
Governor Tom Corbett has announced that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $996,713 in grants to help 134 small businesses across Pennsylvania invest in energy-efficiency or pollution-prevention projects, a DEP news release said.
“These grants are yet another example of my administration’s commitment...
Public urged to brace for another winter wallop
Urging precautions, officials say ice likely to have most negative impact
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
It seems that residents’ collective efforts to wish away another winter wallop have failed, and it’s coming regardless.
The National Weather Service has updated its advisory from a watch to a warning, predicting that snow will begin late Tuesday night, falling heavily...
Police: 2nd suspect in jewelry heist identified
West Whiteland investigators have issued warrants for 2 of 4 suspects
Keith Walker
Continuing an investigation into a brazen, $15,000 jewelry heist last month, the West Whiteland Township Police Department has obtained a second arrest warrant for a Philadelphia resident, police said.
Earlier this month, police identified Kevin Blagmon, 57, of the 2000 block of North Stillman Street in Philadelphia,...
YMCAs to tout fitness opportunities at open houses
Area facilities will be free on Sunday, Jan. 19, from noon to 3 p.m.
On Sunday, Jan. 19, branches of the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley will be free and open to the public from noon until 3 p.m.
Visitors will have a chance to swim in the pool, play games, work out, and check out the Y’s offerings. Non-members can also enter a drawing to receive a free three-month membership; one will be awarded...
Door-to-door solicitor accused of stealing wallet
Man selling energy services in East Goshen taken into custody
Hakeem J. Lemar faces theft charges in Chester County, Westtown-East Goshen Township Regional Police said.
A 22-year-old Philadelphia man soliciting energy service in East Goshen Township is in custody, accused of stealing a resident’s wallet, said Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police.
Police said they responded to an apartment in the...
Record number of Chesco firms get boost
State grants Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits to 19 businesses
A record 19 firms in Chester County have been awarded $1.45 million in state Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits – incentive given to companies with great growth and job-creation potential, said an announcement from state Sen. Andy Dinniman.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded the...
Police: Set up for robbery, teen ends up dead
Victim reportedly grabbed onto thieves’ fleeing truck, fell, and was crushed
A 19-year-old Oxford man was lured to an area of East Nottingham Township, where three teens robbed him and then crushed him with their truck as they fled, said state police from the Avondale barracks.
Police said Benjamin Deasey, 19, of Cochranville, and two 16-year-old males, both from Oxford, were responsible...
Ornamental flair produces lasting holiday tribute
Artistry of chief deputy sheriff’s late mother finds appreciative home
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh and Chief Deputy Sheriff George P. March scan the tree for their favorite ornaments from a collection handcrafted by March’s mother, Alice March, who died in September.
The “aha” moment came around Halloween when...
