Lawyer accused of end run around state-store system

Police said he illegally sold high-end wine from his Malvern cellar  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Arthur David Goldman, 49, of Malvern, is accused of illegally importing and selling wine. On his Facebook page, a 49-year-old Malvern lawyer identifies himself as a graduate of Lower Merion High School, Harvard University, and Cornell University Law School, but authorities suggest...

Art Watch: John Hannafin

An authentic creative voice By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times This week’s local art watch focuses on brightly colored neo-impressionist work of local popular artist John Hannafin. John grew up in West Chester in a bucolic setting of a centuries old stone home surrounded by green farmlands and historic properties. While he may be most nationally famous for his “Art Across America”...

Frosty fashion? It can be done

Just because it’s cold out doesn’t mean you can’t still look great By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times OK, we are barely into winter and this #PolarVortex thing is already on my nerves.  It is so cold that even Gisele Bundchen is wearing UGGS….and just like that, they are back in fashion! (TJMaxx has the sequin version on sale.  I have to draw the line and I wear sequins...

Costello-DiGiorgio battle could have wide-ranging impact

Gerlach’s decision not to seek reelection touches off primary fight By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times That shattering and creaking sound you heard this week wasn’t from the extreme cold (unless you were near my nearly half-century old bones), but what would appear to be the shattering of a fragile unity among Chester County Republicans. When Jim Gerlach announced Monday that he would not seek...

County officials team up for firearms safety course

D.A., sheriff want gun owners to be educated, responsible Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (right) is teaming with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan to offer citizens a firearms safety course. In Chester County, the right to bear arms carries a responsibility for safety, according to Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny”...

11-time drunk-driver gets maximum sentence

Judge agrees with prosecutor that public needs to be protected By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times In the Chester County annals of gambling, a 51-year-old Devon man specialized in Russian roulette, prosecutors said. In arguing for a maximum drunken-driving sentence, Deputy District Attorney Carlos Barraza said Douglas C. Gibboney had been putting county citizens at risk for more than...

D.A.: Former city detective faces new theft charges

Gerald D. Pawling accused of stealing from evidence room to pave driveway  Updated at 4:50 p.m. with defense attorney’s comment By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Gerald D. Pawling, a former Coatesville Police detective, faces new theft charges. A former Coatesville Police detective, previously charged with stealing over $40,000 from the police union and Police Athletic League,...

Chester County D.A. announces two promotions

Ron Yen, Carlos Barraza receive new duties, titles Ron Yen Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced two promotions in a news release on Tuesday. Ron Yen, a former deputy district attorney, was promoted to the position of chief deputy district attorney for trials, and Carlos Barraza, previously an assistant district attorney, was named deputy district attorney. Yen, the 2012 Prosecutor of...

Native soccer star continues standout moves

J.T. Dorsey to receive Pa. coaches award for his youth mentoring  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times J.T. Dorsey, a Coatesville native and soccer star, is being honored by the Pennsylvania Soccer Coaches Association for his commitment to the sport through youth development. A Coatesville native and soccer standout is being honored for his commitment to the sport both on and off the...

County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists

10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench. A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight. Four row officers...