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Plethora of pot plants lead to drug bust
W. Vincent resident accused of marijuana-growing operation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Authorities said an alleged marijuana grower thought his remote location and sophisticated surveillance system would protect him from police.
Christian Titone, 53, of West Vincent Township, was incorrect in that belief, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said Thursday in announcing his arrest. [...]
For East Linden Street, another sign of progress
Annual Community Gala will include dedication of bronze plaque
The Historic East Linden Project will celebrate another milestone on Saturday and is inviting the public to participate in the festivities.
From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the nonprofit is holding its 2013 Community Gala, a block-style, community fund-raiser for its myriad projects. This year’s event will include [...]
Take safety precautions during Arson Awareness Week
Government agencies want public to be aware of dangers to avoid them
An estimated 16,800 intentionally set fires occur in homes every year, resulting annually in approximately 280 deaths, 775 injuries, and $593 million in property loss, according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). During Arson Awareness Week – May 5-11 – it wants to focus [...]
Supreme Court upholds redistricting plan
New state house, state Senate districts for many — new district, the 74th in Coatesville area
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania State Supreme Court has upheld a new legislative redistricting plan, Wednesday, meaning the proposed district changes — including many in Chester County — will now go into effect for the 2014 elections.
A previous [...]
Police: Scam targeting Hispanic businesses
Victims allegedly threatened with shutoff of electricity
On April 22, a business located in the 100 block of South Willow Street received a phone call at 2:02 p.m. from a subject who claimed to represent PECO, Kennett Square police said. The subject advised the business that its PECO account was delinquent, adding that its electric service [...]
Longwood cottages destined for wrecking ball
Kennett supervisors voted 2-1 to grant demolition permit
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
For more than half an hour Tuesday night, planners, preservationists, and members of the public urged the Kennett Township supervisors to delay a decision on granting Longwood Gardens a demolition permit for three 1920s bungalows on U.S. 1.
Despite the impassioned pleas, [...]
Ross takes lead on Corbett’s pension bill
Chester County Republican is lead sponsor on bill that proposes major changes for new state employees, teachers
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Pension reform took front and center in a press conference featuring local State Representative Chris Ross (R-158) and Gov. Tom Corbett in Harrisburg, Tuesday.
Ross, the Chester County Republican, is leading the fight in the [...]
Library offering kayak, canoe safety course
Participants will receive certification to operate paddle crafts
Want to ensure you know what you’re doing the next time you decide to paddle down the Brandywine? The Chester County Library and District Center is offering an educational opportunity to help accomplish that.
Partnering with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, the library is offering Paddlesports America, an introductory course [...]
Fire-police couple recognized for decades of service
Pair can be seen directing traffic together at all hours
At all hours of the day and night, this duo has teamed up to serve the community as fire police, logging a combined 89 years of directing traffic at both emergency and non-emergency events in southern Chester County.
On Sunday, Avondale Fire Police Capt. Robert “Bob” Massey [...]
Brandywine Valley YMCA announces new board chairman
Joseph Viscuso said he’s “honored to be a part of this great organization’
The YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which has a branch in Kennett Square, announced a new board chairman on Monday, according to a news release.
Joseph Viscuso, vice president of Pennoni Associates in West Chester, was elected by the Brandywine Valley Board of Directors [...]
