County bids quasi-farewell to longtime administrator
Human services director retires but will stay on until replacement is found
Although Ruth E. Kranz-Carl has retired as head of the county’s Department of Human Services, she will work part time until her replacement is found.
A retirement send-off for a longtime county administrator on Thursday came off jokingly a bit half-baked. That’s because Ruth E. Kranz-Carl, who has spent more than three...
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Henry Roosevelt, who remembers experimenting with filmmaking during his freshman year at Unionville High, earned first place at the USA Film Festival this past weekend for his short film, “Native Boy.”
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing the sun...
Former Chesco district attorney raising the bar
Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will mix drinks at fund-raiser for animal oncology foundation
Former Chester County District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. is hoping to deliver some cheer to animals in need through a fund-raiser on Thursday.
After decades of practicing law, former District Attorney Joseph W. Carroll Jr. will try his hand at a different kind of bar on Thursday.
Carroll will serve as a guest...
Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday
Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season
A reception for local artist Dennis Young will be held Friday evening at the Longwood Art Gallery.
Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday.
The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m. Vendors will...
Police collect over 60 lbs. of unused medicine
DEA Take-Back Day aims to prevent variety of drug-related problems
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Officer Rodger Ollis and Coatesville Youth Initiative Drug Free Communities coordinator Lula Defersha stand next to over 60 lbs of drugs collected on Saturday.
COATESVILLE – Coatesville Police, in cooperation with the DEA and the Coatesville Youth Initiative, collected an estimated 60 lbs....
Cawley defends Corbett record at Chamber luncheon
Lt. Gov., chair of Public Utilities Commission talk economic development benefits of Marcellus Shale
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley (left) and Chair of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and questions following remarks at Wednesday’s Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce Annual Spring Luncheon. Photo credit: Amy Tucker Photography.
NEW GARDEN — Offering...
Champion of compassion gets recognized
Betty Moran honored for work with Chester County Fund for Women and Girls
Betty Moran was honored by the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls at its ‘Making a Difference’ luncheon on Wednesday. Photo by Campli Photography
Before a sold-out crowd of several hundred, a Chester County philanthropist known for avoiding the limelight took center stage at the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls’...
Late firefighter honored for unselfish dedication
Capt. Chris Good fought blazes on the job – and as volunteer
The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company was honored by the Red Cross Wednesday.
The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company, who also worked as a career firefighter for ArcelorMittal in Coatesville, was the honoree at the annual Chester County Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday.
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Earth Day a platform for environmental award
Stroud Water Research Center building achieves highest green-building honor
The Moorhead Environmental Complex at the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale has received the nation’s highest ranking for green building. Photo courtesy of Halkin Mason Photography
In keeping with the spirit of Earth Day, the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale announced a major global-friendly achievement on...
Magisterial district judge resigns after arrest
Former jurist accused of same conduct for which she was suspended in July
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Embattled Chester County Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold resigned from her position Tuesday after being arrested.
In July, Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold pleaded with the state Court of Judicial Discipline to let her keep her “dream” job at a sanctions...
