Dague appointed to Downingtown Borough Council

Feldman argues process was rushed, secretive Correction: vote of Nick Winkler was ‘yes.’ By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Phil Dague, who lost election to Ann Feldman by one vote in 2013, was appointed Wednesday night to an open Dowingtown East Ward Borough Council seat. DOWNINGTOWN — This time, Phil Dague won by two votes. Moments after formally accepting the resignation of Borough...

GOP sweeps county races, many close local races

One-vote margins in So. Coatesville and Downingtown council races By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Republicans in general fared very well in countywide elections, but local and school board races told a somewhat different story, as Democrats won seats on some of local school boards and local government bodies in Tuesday’s elections. Based on unofficial numbers from Chester County Voter Services,...

Letter: Questions McQueen’s campaign contributions

To The Editor, I was reviewing the campaign contributions of the Republican Controller candidate, Norman MacQueen. Mr. MacQueen is also an elected Supervisor in Willistown Township. I was reviewing the contributions because the Controller’s position is a very important position. The Controller is the “watchdog” for county government and the office must be an example of high integrity. ...