Kichline appointed to replace Costello as County Commissioner

Democrats cry foul, claim judges playing politics, again Updated: 8 a.m. 12/10 with comments from Democratic committee By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Michelle Kichline WEST CHESTER — Michelle Kichline, a former Tredyffrin township supervisor and the Vice-Chair of the Chester County Republican Committee was appointed Tuesday as the replacement for Ryan Costello on the Chester County Board of Commissioners...

Commissioners give $2,500 to Coatesville Summer Reading Program

Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (seated lower right), Kathi Cozzone (back third from right) and Terence Farrell (back third from left) present a check to the administrators, board members, volunteers and some of the children participating in the Coatesville Summer Reading Program. WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $2,500 to Chester County volunteer administrators,...

County officials unveil new Computer Forensics Lab

The Chester County Commissioners and staff of the District Attorney’s office gathered recently to celebrate the opening of the county’s new Computer Forensics Lab. Pictured from left to right: (top) Commissioner Terence Farrell, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Ryan Costello, District Attorney Tom Hogan; (bottom) Detective Joe Walton and Detective Roy Calarese. WEST CHESTER —...

County names new director for Dept. of Aging

Six-year deputy director will replace boss, who is retiring Sandy Murphy WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners have promoted the deputy of the Chester County Department of Aging Services to director.  Sandra Murphy, who has served as second in command for the past six years, will replace retiring director Wanda Stonebraker, who had the post since 2007, a county news release said. Murphy,...

County launches online communication pipeline

Web site to provide up-to-date information on pipeline locations, projects WEST CHESTER – The lines of communication are just as important as the pipelines that traverse area landscapes, a reality that prompted the Chester County Commissioners to launch a web site dedicated to pipeline communication. The site, which will give county residents, municipalities and pipeline operators up-to-date...

Conservation of E. Nantmeal ‘century farm’ announced

163-acre property had been in same family for five generations Natural Lands Trust (NLT) announced recently the conservation of ConaMoore Farm, a 163-acre property in East Nantmeal Township. The shady woodlands, rolling pastures, and picturesque buildings of ConaMoore Farm, located along Route 401, serve as the gateway to East Nantmeal Township. The land was once part of a William Penn grant, and has...

County Commissioners to convene in Parkesburg

 April 16 session is first ‘on the road’ meeting for 2014 WEST CHESTER – The first Chester County Commissioners’ “on the road” public meeting for 2014 will take take place in Parkesburg, on Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Parkesburg Borough Hall, 315 W. First Ave., Building 1. The meeting will replace the commissioners’ meeting scheduled for Wednesday morning, April 16,,...

County reinforces support for Meals on Wheels

Commissioners present check for $10,000 to nonprofit Commissioners Chairman Ryan Costello (from left), Meals on Wheels Director Jeani Purcell, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, and Commissioner Terence Farrell display the ceremonial check for $10,000. WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $10,000 to Chester County Meals on Wheels Director Jeani Purcell, prior to a delivery...

Chester County Women’s Commission bestows awards

Recipients range from veteran social-service role models to student volunteers By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell introduces Empowered Young Woman award-winner Christine Luczka (right). She is joined by Jeannine McCullough, vice chair of the Chester County Women’s Commission. A distinguished roster of female honorees received well-deserved...

Chester County Community Dental gets $25,000

Commissioners present check, proclaim Children’s Dental Health Month Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell (from left) joins Chester County Community Dental’s Tamara Fox and Regina Horton Lewis as well as Commissioners Kathi Cozzone and Ryan Costello for a check presentation during Children’s Dental Health Month. Proclaiming February as Children’s Dental Health Month, the Chester County...