Police ID one of 4 accused jewelry thieves
West Whiteland investigators issue warrant for 57-year-old Philadelphia man
West Whiteland Township Police are looking for Kevin Blagmon, one of four men accused in a jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall.
An investigation by the West Whiteland Township Police Department into a $15,000 jewelry heist at the Exton Square Mall has resulted in the identification of one of four suspects, detectives said.
Police...
County: Avoid plumbing woes during big chill
Taking precautions can help prevent costly frozen pipes
Weather officials are predicting a combination of bitter cold temperatures and wind across the county from tonight into Wednesday, Jan. 8 – dangerous conditions that could wreak havoc with plumbing, county officials said.
In a news release, the county suggested that being prepared and informed could help avoid the messy and often expensive...
Gerlach announces he won’t run in 2014
Seven-term Congressman cites family needs
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach.
U.S. Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-6) announced Monday that he would not seek a seventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The moves as a bit of a surprise — just two years after redistricting made the Sixth a more Republican-friendly district and will suddenly open the field to a number of local Republicans...
New year, new Super Six!
Ring in 2014 with some fun home furnishing items
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it is 2014 (although I will continue to write 2013 on everything for at least 6 months)
Time for my January Sunday Super Six! I decided to do fashion for the home this month. It is always nice to spruce up your surroundings every once in a while. Here are some of my...
Dinniman, Pileggi offer support for military honorees
Both express strong support for Senate Bill 886
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Andrew Dinniman talks about his bill, Senate Bill 886, which would create an online database of Medal of Honor winners to help thwart those who would falsely claim such honors.
WEST GOSHEN — One word came to the forefront in a discussion about proposed legislation to prevent misrepresentation and claims of military...
Icy freeze next, as snow moves out
Roads still messy, many public offices closed; low temps big worry in next 24 hours
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County digs out from six to eight inches of snow, the concerns now move from clearly icy local roadways and keeping warm — as the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures tonight in the low single digits.
While state and local road crews working to clear roads...
Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Happy New Year! ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.
As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better in...
Kennett’s Mushroom Drop a roaring success
Robust turnout for first-ever New Year’s Eve event
By Steven Silverman, Correspondent, The Times
As midnight looms, a giant lit mushroom descends on downtown Kennett Square, New Year’s Eve. Reception and attendance for the first-year event was strong — with many in crowd hoping for it to become an annual event.
KENNETT SQUARE—It’s not often one gets to see a giant fungus touching...
Quilters put local history on cutting edge
Tourism center’s new creation spotlights Underground Railroad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The centerpiece of a new quilt for the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau was inspired by a historic photograph of what was once the Longwood Progressive Meeting, a hub for abolitionists.
Commissioned a year ago to create a quilt with an Underground Railroad theme, a scrappy...
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