Major snowstorm — 1 to 2 feet — expected to hit Chester County Sunday evening

A National Weather Service chart showing predicted snowfalls — much of Chester County can expect 18 to 24 inches of snow. A massive snowstorm appears likely to dump between one and two feet of snow around the greater Chester County area Sunday evening, with the biggest snowfall amounts likely to be in the southeastern portion of the county, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). A...

OASD hosts legislators, outlines ‘Next chapter’ for district

OASD Superintendent Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz addresses local legislators and their staffs during a recent luncheon meeting. Octorara Area School District recently welcomed state legislators and staff to campus for a Legislative Luncheon, during which district leadership shared “The Next Chapter of OASD,” outlining the vision, priorities, and forward momentum shaping the district’s future. The...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 18

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Former Fire Marshal Found Guilty of Unlawfully Shooting at a Car After a four-day bench trial before the Honorable Allison Bell Royer, Defendant Timothy Hubbard, 50, was found guilty of...

Chester, suburban counties back Philly effort to restore slavery exhibits

Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties filed a joint amicus brief in support of the City of Philadelphia’s court filings seeking to restore the slavery exhibits at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia, which the U.S. National Park Service recently removed. The Counties’ legal filing describes their proximity to and shared history with Philadelphia, their connections to the...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update: Feb. 10

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Couple Found Guilty of Third Degree Murder After 8-Year-Old Child Died of a Fentanyl Overdose After a six-day trial, a Chester County jury found Defendant Mousa Hawa, 43, and Defendant...

Weekly update from Chester County DA

Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred recently in the Chester County DA’s Office: Democratic Campaign Manager Charged with Fraud in Nominating Petitions for PA Auditor General On February 2, 2026, the Chester County Detectives charged Mariel Kornblith-Martin, 40, of Philadelphia, with Solicitation to Unsworn Falsification to Authorities, Solicitation to False Swearing, the...

On Stage: Nellie McKay come to Upotown! for make up show

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Nellie McKay Nellie McKay was scheduled to perform her first show at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester,www.uptownwestchester.org) back in October. But fate had other plans for the versatile and very talented entertainer. McKay got a featured role in a hit Off-Broadway musical and was forced to postpone...

County DA announces annual awards

On January 23, 2026, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office held its annual award ceremony that honors prosecutors, law enforcement, and other stakeholders whose dedication and service play a critical role in keeping Chester County safe and protected. Commendation Given to the Chester County Drug Court Program The Chester County Drug Court Team was presented with a Commendation Award for...

County awards $3.2M for emergency housing

The Chester County Commissioners joined other officials and Friends Association leaders for a ribbon-cutting of a new 10-unit non-congregate emergency housing facility in West Chester. The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has awarded $3,270,000 to Friends Association for the creation of a new 10-unit non-congregate emergency housing facility in West Chester. This funding...

Chester County DA’s Weekly Update

Editor’s Note: The following is a submission by the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Here is a brief update on some of the events that occurred in the Chester County DA’s Office during the week of January 12, 2026: Coatesville Man Found Guilty in Shooting Case On January 14, 2026, a Chester County jury convicted Damonte Reason, 23, of Coatesville, of Aggravated Assault and...