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)...
Land stewards: Thank lucky stars for Lenfests
9,300-square-foot, eco-friendly center set to debut at ChesLen Preserve
In May 2012, Molly Morrison, president of Natural Lands Trust, joined Gerry and Marguerite Lenfest at the groundbreaking for the Lenfest Center. Its completion will be celebrated on Saturday and Sunday, June 15 and 16.
The stars and planets have aligned – notably the constellation Hercules, a first-quarter moon, and Saturn...
Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause
Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates
Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations.
Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township.
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA)...
Kennett Twp. finances remain in spotlight
New auditing practices praised, old ones unresolved
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett Township Supervisor Scudder G. Stevens presents a summary of information he received from his numerous Right-to-Know requests from the township.
Kennett Township finances dominated Monday night’s supervisors’ meeting, ranging from the first-quarter financial report to a summary of...
Letter: New Pines owners not meeting responsibilities
To The Editor:
I have a deep concern about the condition of an old home known as The Pines located on East Baltimore Pike where it joins US 1. This historic building was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. Many years later it was the birthplace of my grandfather, Richard Morton Pennock.
The property on which The Pines sits was bought around 2007 by a group that erected...
Agencies offering free job-seeking help
Opportunities range from seminars to networking sessions
Having trouble finding a job? Chester County’s PA CareerLink has added services to facilitate the process.
Applicants must have a resume and meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirements. To schedule an eligibility determination, contact the PA CareerLink-Chester County at 610-384-9393 or visit www.pacareerlinkchesco.org.
A free women’s...
Avondale man accused of lewdness pattern
Police said he routinely exposed himself to females near University of Delaware
Jason W. Grubbs, 39, of Avondale, is accused of repeatedly exposing himself to women around the University of Delaware campus in Newark, De.
For nearly two years, an Avondale man who made a habit of exposing himself to women ranging in age from 16 to 59 near the University of Delaware campus managed to elude authorities,...
