County Democrats hit Corbett on economic record
Republicans say Democrats not being honest about governor’s record
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Key Chester County Democrats gathered for a press conference on the steps of the old Chester County Courthouse to decry Gov. Tom Corbett’s poor economic record and express support for Democrat Tom Wolf, who is running against Corbett. From left, state Sen. Andy Dinniman, County Commissioner...
Grandeur of historic courthouse restored
Dignitaries gather to celebrate rebirth of landmark 1847 building
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Judge Gwenn Knapp (from left), Tony Polito from West Chester Men’s Service Club, Commissioner Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Court President Judge James P. MacElree II and Commissioner Terence Farrell assemble for the ribbon-cutting at the historic...
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...
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...
Interim director gets permanent county job
Commissioners approve Jacqueline McKenna as Pocopson administrator
Jacqueline McKenna
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners approved the appointment on Monday, March 24, of a longtime employee as the new administrator of the county-owned Pocopson Home.
Jacqueline McKenna, who holds the state-required nursing home administrator license, has been interim director since the position...
Second phase of Chester Valley Trail opens
Commissioners plan to defer celebration until warmer weather in spring
It may be too cold to celebrate, but the Chester County Commissioners announced the opening on Tuesday, Jan.28, of Phase II of the Chester Valley Trail, deferring the festivities until spring.
“Completion of Phase II brings the trail up to 9.8 miles, running through the heart of Chester County,” said Commissioners’ Chairman...
County commissioners approve 2014 budget
Spending plan does not necessitate tax increase
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone unanimously approved a 2014 budget with no tax increase.
As expected, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2014 budget on Wednesday, a spending plan that holds the line on taxes for county residents.
“This budget reflects Chester County’s...
Crime Victims’ Center lauded at 40th anniversary
County officials, residents praise agency for decades of advocacy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State Sen. Andy Dinniman reads from a certificate honoring the Crime Victims’ Center that he presented to Peggy Gusz, its executive director.
The vast majority of residents go about their business with no need for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC), and that’s...
Seven boroughs get boost from county
$2.75 million in grants awarded for public upgrades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello announced $2.75 million in grants for seven county borough on Wednesday.
Wider streets, affordable homes, and storm water improvement are on the horizon for West Grove after the Chester County Commissioners on Wednesday...
