County to observe National Public Health Week
Variety of public events will provide Rx for community well-being
National Public Health Week is designed to help raise awareness about healthy lifestyles and disease prevention.
Even before a national survey last week deemed Chester County the healthiest county in the state for the second time, its Health Department had planned numerous events to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on...
Invite to White House – not just for kicks
Coatesville soccer program to be recognized as model initiative
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With Rob Smith (grey shirt) leading the charge, young players from Regency Park Apartments and Indian Run mobile home park practice their “Soccer for Success” skills.
It started about a year ago on a modest level: A group of 5- to 10-year-olds practiced soccer drills in a parking...
Benefactor’s largesse: from soup to nuts
Wegmans steps up to fill Food Bank’s bare cupboards
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A high-energy crew of Wegmans employees formed an assembly line inside the warehouse of the Chester County Food Bank, where they sorted the donation of 18,000 pounds of food.
The crew of about 15 employees from Wegmans’ Downingtown supermarket demonstrated well-honed skills, juggling cartons,...
Two teens accused of armed burglary
Police: Crime interrupted by mother, daughter, who were confronted at gunpoint
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Alex W. Granger, 18, of Birmingham Township, is accused of burglarizing a neighbor’s home and pointing a gun at the victims when they arrived home.
School buses were detoured Tuesday afternoon after a Birmingham Township mother and daughter interrupted a burglary,...
For second time, county gets top bill of health
National study puts Chesco at top of state rankings
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello are applauding a new study that ranked county as “healthiest” in Pennsylvania.
Less than two weeks before the county prepares to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1, it has received...
Op/Ed: Chester County government prepared for emergencies
New plan, developed in-house, provides for county services when disaster strikes
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Being prepared for all emergencies is a daunting task for those elected officials responsible for the safety and well-being of their constituents but planning for such emergencies is necessary.
Some months ago the county commissioners took steps to develop...
Crowd gathers to honor 2 New Garden officers
One was applauded for DUI enforcement, the other for overall exemplary service
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Police Officer Mario Raimato (right) holds the plaque he received from Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson, which honored his as 2012 Police Officer of the Year.
It wasn’t soccer fields or sewage tanks that drew the crowd to the New Garden Township supervisors’...
Father, son accused of hosting teen booze party
Westtown-East Goshen police also issued 19 citations for underage alcohol consumption
Elliott Bonnett, 18, was charged in connection with an alleged teen drinking party at his home.
The 18-year-old party host allegedly told officers they were not welcome when police showed up Saturday night to investigate a report of underage drinking, police said, adding that when they finally gained entry, they...
Indicted judge files suit to get pay reinstated
West Chester magisterial district judge says high court violated his rights
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
West Chester Magisterial Judge Mark A. Bruno alleges in a federal lawsuit that he was improperly suspended from his job.
A suspended Chester County magisterial district judge implicated in the alleged Philadelphia Traffic Court ticket-fixing case wants his paycheck returned.
West...
Heroics of saving driver from flames honored
West Goshen supervisors recognize officer and civilian
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An unconscious driver was rescued from this vehicle on Jan. 25 in West Goshen Township.
If you end up unconscious in a burning vehicle, you’ll probably want people like Michael Mostardi and West Goshen Police Officer Wesley Holman nearby.
Both were recognized for their heroics by the West...
