County mourns loss of Atkins

Chester County officials are mourning the death of Ed Atkins (right, pictured here with Lt. Gov. Jim Cawley in February), the County Director of the Department of Emergency Services, who died Monday WEST CHESTER — Chester County officials are mourning the death of County Director of the Department of Emergency Services, Ed Atkins, who died Monday. Atkins, a former Air Force officer, had led the...

County: Avoid plumbing woes during big chill

Taking precautions can help prevent costly frozen pipes Weather officials are predicting a combination of bitter cold temperatures and wind across the county from tonight into Wednesday, Jan. 8 – dangerous conditions that could wreak havoc with plumbing, county officials said. In a news release, the county suggested that being prepared and informed could help avoid the messy and often expensive...