D.A.: Caln Twp. homicide defendant in custody
Accompanied by his attorney, 19-year-old surrenders at Justice Center
Police said Joseph Durham, 36, was shot by his stepson, Deviane Scott, 19, on Monday night at their residence in Thorndale.
A 19-year-old Caln Township homicide defendant surrendered to authorities Thursday evening, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said.
Hogan said Deviane Scott, accompanied by his attorney, Shaka M. Johnson,...
Chesco D.A. sued for age discrimination
Two former prosecutors claim no other basis existed for termination
Updated at 8 p.m. with comment from county solicitor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
Two former Chester County prosecutors allege that their termination after a new district attorney took office constituted age discrimination.
In a suit filed Wednesday in federal court,...
D.A.: Caln Twp. teen now murder defendant on lam
Authorities say 19-year-old fatally shot his stepfather Monday night
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A homicide warrant has been issued for Deviane J. Scott, 19, of Caln Township, in connection with his stepfather’s fatal shooting Monday night.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Deviane Scott, 19, is accused of murdering his stepfather, Joseph Durham, 36, after an...
Animal-advocacy volunteer receives honor
Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer singled out for recognition
Frank Sobyak, the Chester County SPCA’s board treasurer, displays his Volunteer of the YearAward with his daughter, Beth Ann Sobyak, and his wife, Ardyth Sobyak.
Anyone connected with the Chester County SPCA routinely touts its superb volunteers, a dedicated crew that serves as an integral part of the nonprofit’s operation.
However,...
Dentistry gives back, helps the needy
Mission of Mercy helps nearly 2,000 to have a better smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentists on a mission.
Th first weekend of the month was a busy weekend for dentists in Pennsylvania. On Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, a special event occurred in Philadelphia. A dental Mission of Mercy.
This event, dubbed MOM-n-PA (mission of mercy in PA) took place at the Liacouras...
CASD building purchase is a disaster waiting to happen
New admin office, clinic is wrong on so many levels for struggling district
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Last night was quite the dog and pony show at the Coatesville Area School District Board of Education Finance and Personnel meeting.
Of course, we got the denial that the board had approved buying the Cumberland Insurance Building in Sadsbury for $3.45 million, but merely approved negotiations...
CASD responds to backlash over plans to purchase building
Finance committee members say building will save district $500k a year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
This Sadsbury building is proposed to replace the Benner Education Center as the base for Coatesville Area School District administration as well as housing a healthcare center
Last month’s decision to open up negotiations for the building, which will be used for administrative and healthcare...
Chester County SPCA gala gets rave reviews
Annual fund-raiser draws more than 350 to Unionville horse farm
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A colorful carriage parade is a popular tradition of the Chester County SPCA’s annual Forget-Me-Not fund-raiser.
The assessment of attendees at the Chester County SPCA’s elegant 26th Annual Forget-Me-Not Gala in Unionville on Sunday proved overwhelmingly positive.
Factoring in...
36-year-old Caln Twp. resident fatally shot
Police are looking for 19-year-old considered ‘armed, dangerous’ for questioning
Investigators want to speak with Deviane Scott, 19, of Thorndale, in connection with Monday night’s homicide in Caln Township, District Attorney Tom Hogan said. He said Scott should be considered “armed and dangerous.”
A fatal shooting occurred at a Caln Township residence Monday night at approximately 10:30...
New Department of Human Services director named
Former county employee returning after working 16 months for state
Updated at 9:20 a.m. with comment from new director
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 30-year professional in the drug and alcohol field has been named the new director of the Chester County Department of Human Services, county officials said Tuesday.
Kim Bowman, who served as executive director of the Chester...
