Fund started to help victims of Kennett Sq. NYE fire
A tragic fire on New Year’s Eve left a Kennett Square family homeless and without even the basic necessities. The community is coming together to help this family restart its life.
KENNETT SQUARE — A New Year’s Eve fire left Shanté Maxwell’s family shaken and displaced, but the greater Kennett community is coming together to help them put their lives back together.
A fund has been established...
What To Do: Don’t whine about the cold, wine about it
Plus: Philly BeerFest and Woodlands at Phillips cooks
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing chases away the winter blues like a nice pairing of wine and cheese, and Chaddsford Winery will be offering special parings of its wines with cheeses from The Whirly Pig on weekends in January and February.
If you’re not intimidated by the blast of severe winter weather slamming the area this...
DA Hogan says Downingtown Police put FBI, CIA to shame
Hogan commends police for prosecution of international criminal
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Police Department was honored Wednesday night by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for its investigation of Jack Mayer, an international racketeer.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County District Attorney’s office commended the Downingtown Police department for its tracking,...
On Stage: Bands with some serious ‘Stones’
Music and comedy options abound in the area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Jesse Lundy Band: Mach 4 is just one of three Rolling Stones tribute bands playing at the Ardmore Music Hall, Saturday.
There are a lot of tribute acts performing across America that attempt to recreate both the sound and appearance of the musical act they’re trying to imitate. More than 95 per...
Chesco SPCA seeks info on dog shooting
Authorities are seeking information about how this pit bull/terrier mix may have been shot and wounded on or about Dec. 30, 2014. The animal survived the injury and is recovering in a foster home.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) is currently seeking information with regard to a dog brought to Glenmoore Veterinary Hospital with a suspected gunshot wound on December 30, 2014.
A female...
New Garden honors Volunteer of The Year
Supervisors recognize Rickerman resident for efforts on township trail projects
By John Gondol, Correspondent, The Times
NEW GARDEN — Without the efforts of numerous township residents who give their time and passion, life in many area municipalities would suffer greatly. The township took time Monday night to honor a resident for their efforts.
Dave Rickerman stood before an applauding room of his...
City Council elects Linda Lavender-Norris president
Marie Lawson elected vice president while Michael O’Rourke debuts as acting city manager
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Acting City Manager Michael O’Rourke talks with City Council member Ingrid Jones before Monday’s organizational meeting.
COATESVILLE – City Council voted Linda Lavender-Norris as 2015 council president and Marie Lawson as council vice president at Monday’s...
Walker remains as chairman of East Marlborough supervisors
Amendment to cluster zoning section of zoning ordinance adopted, 5-0 vote
By Karen Cresta, Correspondent, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH – A new year doesn’t look to bring much in the way of change to township government.
The first order of business on Monday night at the township Board of Supervisors’ meeting, prior to the public hearing to adopt an amendment to the cluster zoning ordinance,...
Farrell elected chair of County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015.
Farrell previously served as Chair in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and replaces Ryan Costello, who was sworn in as a member of the United States Congress Tuesday.
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Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in the Hall
Lunkhead sportswriters may keep him out, but we know the truth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County’s Mike Piazza belongs in baseball’s Hall of Fame. The game never saw a better hitting catcher.
More than likely, sometime Tuesday morning, we’re going to see that Chester County’s own Mike Piazza, hands down the best hitting catcher in baseball, just missed getting elected...
