Swearing-in a homecoming for county resident
Former trooper, criminal supervisor, chief detective now chief deputy sheriff
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione (from left) congratulates c and Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who held the Bible during March’s swearing-in.
In a Chester County courtroom packed with supporters at the Justice Center, a veteran member of local law-enforcement...
Meeting to explore heartbreak of heroin abuse
Kennett Square father brings crusade to end scourge to high school
Andy Rumford (center) speaks with New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson (left) and Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino about the prevalence of heroin abuse in the region.
A Kennett Square father who lost his 23-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose earlier this year is continuing his quest to raise awareness about...
Police: Stolen vehicle involved in hit-and-run
Kennett Township owner said he left keys in ignition
State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle on Sunday from the 200 block of Scarlett Road in Kennett Township. Police said the vehicle, which was stolen from a residence and had the keys in the ignition, was subsequently involved in a hit-and-run crash about a half-mile away.
Michael S. O’Neill, 45,...
Kennett Square Police warn of utility scam
Resident told to purchase money card to avoid power shutoff
Kennett Square Police are investigating a report of theft that they hope will also serve as a warning to residents about a scam involving utility payments.
Police said on Sept. 4, a resident of the 500 block Center Street reported that someone claiming to be a PECO representative had called on Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m. and said the electricity...
Police: Erratic motorist nearly hits marked cruiser
59-year-old Kennett Square resident arrested for suspected drunken-driving
A Kennett Square man almost struck a marked police cruiser on Saturday on Bayard Road in Kennett Township, state police from the Avondale barracks said. David R. Heinze, 59, was stopped for driving erratically near Viburnum Drive and arrested for driving under the influence, police said. Heinze then added resisting arrest...
Celebrating local legacy of Mason and Dixon
Star Gazers’ Stone, Harlan House in spotlight as 250th anniversary approaches
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Star Gazers’ Stone in Newlin Township is one of the sites being celebrated during the 250th anniversary of the survey by Mason and Dixon.
Nearly 250 years ago, when satellites weren’t on anyone’s radar, astronomer Charles Mason and surveyor Jeremiah Dixon...
Defendant says cheating spouse led to beating
Police: Victim pummeled after exiting his vehicle for alleged business meeting
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Saul Bernal-Castaneda, 31, of Kennett Square, faces charges that include aggravated assault in connection with a Friday attack, New Garden Township Police said.
A Kennett Square man was taken into custody Saturday morning, accused of beating a man he said was having...
West Grove gets boost from county
$1.11 million grant will help fund street, sewer, stormwater upgrades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The county commissioners approved a $1.11 million grant for public improvement in the Borough of West Grove.
Wider streets, affordable homes, and storm water improvement are on the horizon for West Grove after the Chester County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a $1.11 million...
In New Garden, one loan ended, another refinanced
Supervisors say they expect new loan will be needed to fund police station
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane Morgan, the management plan coordinator for the White Clay Wild and Scenic River Program, describes a restoration plan for Lamborn Creek. On display to her left is a check from PECO for a Green Region Grant to help fund a Landenberg Road trailhead project.
Finances...
CCHS offering unique way to tune into past
Old-time orchestra returns to Social Lounge for free ‘History on Tap’ program
The Social Lounge in West Chester will be the venue on Tuesday for the latest installment of the Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” program, which will feature a repeat performance by The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra.
Buoyed by popular demand, the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS)...
