Iconic paintings to offer window into their era
Upcoming Brandywine River Museum lecture series will focus on five works
The Brandywine River Museum is hosting a five-part lecture series on American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that starts Friday at 10 a.m.
Five iconic works at the Brandywine River Museum promise insight about the times in which they took shape, courtesy of an upcoming lecture series.
Starting this Friday at...
County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul
Commissioners authorize finalizing of contract for $42.1 million
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting.
As expected at Thursday’s...
Magisterial district jurist announces reelection bid
Judge William D. Kraut is seeking second, six-year term
Magisterial District Judge
Magisterial District Judge William D. Kraut, president of the Chester County Magisterial District Judges Association, announced this week that he is seeking a second, six-year term.
During five-plus years on the bench, Kraut, who has been found qualified twice to be a Common Pleas Court Judge by the Chester County...
Passion for education, Coatesville fuels fund-raiser
Two city legends will host Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diana Robinson Lewis, a 1961 Coatesville graduate who excelled nationally in broadcasting, will return to Coatesville for the Harry Lewis Jr. Scholarship Event.
Two Coatesville legends will combine forces to share their passion for the power of education during a scholarship fund-raiser...
Colleagues mourn death of former police chief
James R. Schaefer, 68, served as Kennett Square chief from 1973-1977
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
James “Jim” Richard Schaefer, 68, died Monday at his home in New Jersey. Former colleagues credit him with setting a high standard at the Kennett Square Police Department, where he served as chief from 1973 to 1977.
James “Jim” R. Schaefer, 68, of Forked River, N.J., a former...
Phila. man accused of targeting casino patron
Police said victim was asked for directions, robbed at convenience store
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Ryan Corey Bailey is accused of targeting and robbing a man headed home from Harrah’s Casino.
A West Chester-area resident traveling home from Harrah’s Casino was trailed by three men, one of whom is now in custody after allegedly robbing the victim when he stopped at...
Macedonian woman describes abuse, abduction
West Goshen police charge husband with kidnapping, rape
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Lirim “Lenny” Rufati of West Goshen Township faces charges that include kidnapping, rape, and related offenses.
A caring friend helped break a cycle of abuse for a West Chester woman trying to avoid being forced to return home in shame to Macedonia, police said.
A criminal complaint filed...
Police vigilance lands litigious parolee back in prison
Chester County Prison becomes latest target of Jonathan Lee Riches’ ire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathan Lee Riches has said that he enjoys filing lawsuits at taxpayers’ expense.
Bruce Springsteen, Bam Margera, Viagra, the National Football League, Geno’s Steaks, and Kim Kardashian share a bizarre distinction: They are among thousands of subjects who piqued the...
Two charged with iPad theft in East Goshen
Victim told police device was missing after pair visited
Alexie Candelario has been charged with theft.
Two men who allegedly helped themselves to a friend’s iPad have been charged with theft, conspiracy and related offenses, Westtown East Goshen Regional Police said Monday.
Police said a resident from the 1600 block of East Strasburg Road in East Goshen reported the $429 theft on Dec. 8, the...
Woman accused of stealing credit card
West Goshen Township Police: Victim was daughter’s day-care provider
West Goshen Township Police said Stacy Roth used a credit card she stole from her daughter’s day-care provider.
A West Goshen Township woman was arrested after police traced her to an allegedly stolen credit card.
Police said Stacy L. Roth, 38, was taken into custody after she used a credit card stolen from her children’s...
