Sheriff’s Office partners with Domestic Violence Center of Chester County for ‘Lights On for the Holidays’

Members of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office, WSFS and women’s service sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha-Iota Tau Omega (not shown) present donations to keep “Lights On for the Holidays” at the safe spaces of the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County. Continuing a call for assistance and protection of women, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office led a winter holiday project for the Domestic...

What To Do: Many new holiday attractions to enjoy from your car

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times If you’re looking for holiday-themed activities where you can remain socially distanced safe and stay warm without having to be indoors, drive-through lights events provide a good option. The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (www.dvcccpa.org ) invites you to bundle up the kids and enjoy a night out while in the warmth of your car…no social...

Half Marathon to benefit Domestic Violence Center

WEST CALN — The Chester County Half Marathon & Memorial 5k (CCH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed 2015 that serves the community by providing a world class half marathon, 5K and related events to raise funds to benefit local charities, while promoting health and fitness. The event was born out of the tragic loss of Jacinda Miller to an act of domestic violence in late 2014. Jacinda...

Downingtown showcases growth, economic development & vitality

Progress, prosperity & quality of life remain key focus By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Downingtown Mayor, Josh Maxwell, discusses revitalization initiatives with meeting attendees DOWNINGTOWN – Chester County business and political leaders, non-profit organizations and interested community members packed Victory Brewing Company Friday morning to learn more about major economic development...

Court records: Repeated threats to murder victim

Files, PFAs suggest decades-long history of domestic abuse By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Court records show that Jamica Woods, 37, of East Fallowfield Township, expressed repeated fears that Gregory A. Twyman, 44, her longtime boyfriend, would kill her. On Tuesday, an East Fallowfield Township man made good on threats to kill his longtime girlfriend that date back more than a...