Gawthrop Greenwood named W. Bradford solicitor
(l to r) Gawthrop Greenwood attorneys Anthony T. Verwey, Stacey L. Fuller and Patrick M. McKenna, of the firm’s Government & Education Law Department
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC announced Tuesday it has been appointed solicitor of West Bradford Township, Pennsylvania.
“Since 1904, our firm has had a long and well-regarded history of serving as trusted solicitors for government entities,”...
Lasko family donates ambulance to Good Fellowship
Vivian Lasko starts the new ambulance that the Lasko family helped donate to Good Fellowship Ambulance in the name of her husband, the late business leader and philanthropist Oscar Lasko.
State Senator Andy Dinniman thanked the Lasko Family for donating $184,000 to Good Fellowship Ambulance and EMS Training Institute for the purchase of a new ambulance.
“Oscar Lasko and the Lasko family never hesitated...
Dinniman details continued fight against animal cruelty
Senator Dinniman and rescue poodle, Jagger, with Melissa Falvo, mother of the late Justin Hayes, for whom Justin’s Foundation for Kindness is named.
WEST BRANDYWINE – State Senator Andy Dinniman recently discussed his efforts to strengthen animal welfare laws and end puppy mills in Pennsylvania at the 3rd Annual Kindness Festival at West Brandywine Park.
The festival, organized by Justin’s...
Sheriff’s office K-9 Nero truly becomes a ‘rock’ star
Chester County Sheriffs Deputy Matthew ‘Jamie’ Mendenhall is shown on duty with K-9 Nero.
WEST CHESTER — Anyone familiar with K-9 Nero, a stately, bomb-sniffing German shepherd, regarded him as a rock star long before he expanded that definition.
In early May, Nero and his partner, Chester County Deputy Sheriff Matthew “Jamie” Mendenhall, were participating in a routine training exercise...
County donates $7,500 to Volunteer English Program
County Commissioner Terence Farrell; John Rafferty, VEP Board Member; VEP alumni and ambassador Janice Guenot; Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Dr. Margaret Pearsall, VEP Development Associate; VEP Board President Valerie Rozek; and VEP 2nd Vice President Fred Crotchfelt.
The Chester County Commissioners recently presented a check for $7,500 to representatives from the Chester County-based non-profit...
DCCC Trustees pick new leadership team
Donald L. Heller
Delaware County Community College’s 13-member Board of Trustees unanimously elected new trustee leaders on June 20 including Donald L. Heller, chairman; Kevin B. Scott, vice chairman; and Stephen F. Gambescia, re-elected secretary. Heller, who was previously vice chairman, succeeds former chairman Michael L. Ranck, president and chief executive officer of the Community YMCA of Eastern...
Longwood unveils three new ambulances
Longwood Fire Company’s three new ambulances.
Longwood Fire Company has added three new ambulances to serve the community and now has four vehicles in service.
“We examined the needs of the community and our commitments and we were convinced four ambulances were necessary to cover our emergency calls, standby requests and other duties,” said Longwood EMS Captain Matt Eick. “Previously,...
Happy Fourth of July!
With much of the area either off or on vacation (so many folks are at the Jersey, Delaware or Maryland shore, that its like a seaside reunion), we too are enjoying some downtime this week, scattered to various parts of the globe.
As great weather is forecast — if you couldn’t get away — get outside, away from your screens (even smartphones), fire up the grill, enjoy a cold beverage and maybe...
AAA: 47 million expected to travel this week for holiday
A record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than five percent compared with last year and the highest number since AAA started tracking 18 years ago. For the 39.7 million Americans planning a Fourth of July road trip, INRIX, a global transportation analytics company, predicts travel times in the most congested...
Officials warn on extreme heat expected this week
After a cooler than normal spring, summer is hitting Chester County this weekend with a vengeance — high heat and humidity that could pose a safety risk for seniors, children and pets, officials warn.
Just as the Fourth of July holiday approaches and people head outdoors for summer fun, temperatures are forecast to soar. The National Weather Service expects a heat wave to build this weekend for...
