DUI offender convicted – for 4th time
Prosecutor said drugs prompted driver to park in left lane of Turnpike
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
On March 17, a Franklin County driver stopped his car in the passing lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, initiating a series of events that eventually landed him behind bars, authorities said.
On Tuesday night, after a two-day trial, a Chester County jury deliberated for less than...
Swim coach gets prison for student affair
Kenneth W. Fuller sentenced to 7 to 23 months in jail
Former swim coach Kenneth W. Fuller will spend 7 to 23 months in jail for having a sexual relationship with a female student.
A Chester County high-school swimming coach received a 7- to 23-month jail term on Tuesday for having an intimate relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
Chester County Court Judge David Bortner imposed the penalty...
For tourism marketing, south of France hits home
New campaign will capitalize on county’s cosmopolitan flair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Blair Mahoney, executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, explained the importance of boosting tourism in the region.
It wasn’t exactly an identity crisis, but the folks entrusted with promoting the area as a tourist destination have agonized for some...
Tattoos provide grisly reminder of murder scene
D.A. says Norristown teen fatally stabbed, burned for $350
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shakeem L. Carter, 20, is accused of fatally stabbing Kevin S. Allen on Feb. 12.
His tattoos included “cutthroat” on his neck and flames on his left hand, images that factored into a grisly homicide, authorities said.
Two weeks after investigators found “a doorway to hell” in a burning,...
Shared interests spawn unlikely artistic alliance
Despite diverse backgrounds, two area painters enjoy collaborating
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Alpaca” by William Basciani was painted at the Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, a rescue facility in Avondale.
After meeting several years ago at a cold, blustery art event, two Chester County painters developed a warm friendship and are teaming up for a show at the Chadds Ford...
Civil-rights icon captivates crowd at CASH
Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian regales packed auditorium with stories, insight
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Rev. C.T. Vivian (left) chats with Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor after the program at CASH.
The 1,250-seat auditorium of Coatesville Area Senior High was filled to near-capacity when word came that Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, the celebrated civil rights icon scheduled to speak at 6 p.m., would...
D.A. announces charges in dog killings
72-year-old Chester Springs man will be prosecuted
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Gabriel Pilotti faces criminal charges after allegedly killing his neighbors’ two dogs.
A 72-year-old Chester Springs man faces criminal prosecution for fatally shooting his neighbor’s two Bernese Mountain dogs, the District Attorney said Friday.
District Attorney Tom Hogan said Gabriel Pilotti...
Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs
Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your bicycle,...
Teen shutterbugs urged to capture ‘picture of health’
Health Department sponsoring photography contest for high school students
The Chester County Health Department is inviting high school students to photograph the “Picture of Health.”
Chester County wants high school students to be the “Picture of Health” – and then photograph it.
The Chester County Health Department is sponsoring the 4th Annual Healthy Photo Contest to promote National...
