Hundreds protest Trump, Musk over cuts to Veterans’ funding, staffing
Hundreds of local protestors came out Friday in West Chester to address cuts to the Veterans Administration by President Donald Trump. Image courtesy of Erica Deuso.
Hundreds of local residents and elected official gathered Friday at the Historic West Chester courthouse to protest cuts to veterans’ benefits and the slashing of thousands of jobs throughout the Veterans’ Administration (VA).
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Jensen named new Assistant Principal of Great Valley HS
Dana Jensen
The Great Valley School District Board of Directors recently approved the appointment of Dana Jensen as Assistant Principal of Great Valley High School, effective April 21, 2025.
Jensen brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of educational leadership to Great Valley High School. Her extensive background includes teaching, curriculum development, and administrative...
County Democrats rip Trump over cut to Ukraine aid
Chester County’s Democratic Committee (CCDC) is responding to Monday night’s disastrous decision by Donald Trump to end Congressionally-approved assistance to Ukraine.
CCDC Chair Charlotte Valyo stated “This move by the administration undermines U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and directly aligns with Russian interests.”
Specifically, county...
Chesco, neighboring counties move to jointly buy electricity
Four counties that formed the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast PA (SEP) have made the first major step in purchasing low, stable and transparent electricity for County operations. As members of the SEP, Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery Counties have started receiving electricity through wholesale market purchasing.
In August of 2024, the SEP’s Energy Board, formed to govern...
CCIU hires Murray as new Asst. Executive Director
Dr. Jennifer Murray
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced Thursday that Dr. Jennifer Murray has been officially approved by the CCIU Board as its next Assistant Executive Director. The board voted to approve Murray’s appointment at its February 19 meeting, and she will officially assume her role on June 16, 2025.
Dr. Murray, a highly respected educational leader with over 20 years...
UCFSD Board OKs Sanville’s retirement
Dr. John Sanville. Times File Photo
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District (UCFSD) Board of Directors formally accepted the retirement of Superintendent Dr. John Sanville during its February 18 Regular Board Meeting. Dr. Sanville, who has led UCFSD since 2011, will retire on July 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable career in public education spanning more than three decades. Currently one of...
Voter Services holds seminar on how to run for local office
Chester County Voter Services Director Karen Barsoum welcomes attendees to “Beyond the Ballot”, a seminar providing guidance on the local election process for potential candidates.
In anticipation of the candidate deadlines to file for 2025 local elections, staff from Chester County’s Department of Voter Services recently hosted “Beyond the Ballot”, a free seminar for anyone considering...
CCIU’s Kersch honored with national Esports award
Kammas Kersch
Kammas Kersch, STEM Services Coordinator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has been honored with the 2025 National Scholastic Esports Administrative Ally Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and advocacy in scholastic esports. The award, part of the inaugural National Scholastic Esports Awards, was developed through a collaboration of K-12 and collegiate esports...
Court information kiosks Installed at Justice Center
One of the new touchscreen and voice-activated court information kiosks available in the Chester County Justice Center.
Chester County Court Administration is pleased to introduce interactive information kiosks at the Chester County Justice Center and two Magisterial District Courts, providing streamlined visitor access to County Court information and services. Chester County is the first county...
Sheriff’s Office holds swearing-In, promotion, and retirement ceremony
Chester County Sheriff Kevin Dykes (center) welcomed new Sheriff’s Office deputies, recognized a promotion, and honored the retirement of a K-9 during a recent Swearing-In, Promotion, and Retirement ceremony.
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office welcomed new deputies, celebrated a promotion, and honored the retirement of a K-9 during a recent Swearing-In, Promotion, and Retirement Ceremony at...
