Rahn named Deputy County Administrator
Kara Rahn
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the appointment of Kara Rahn as Deputy County Administrator effective November 26th. Rahn, 41, moves to this new role from the Department of Voter Services, where she has served as Director for nearly three years.
As Deputy County Administrator, Rahn will support County Administrator...
Commissioners make $450K investment in Coatesville Library
Chester County Commissioners invest more than $450,000 in Coatesville Area Public Library. From left to right: Pat Bokovitz, Director, Chester County Department of Community Development; County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; Coatesville Area Public Library Director Penny Williams; County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Michelle Kichline; Nakea Morris, Board President, Coatesville Area Public Library;...
Pulse Point saves a life in Kennett Square
Longwood Fire Company Lieutenant Bas de Vries
KENNETT SQUARE — During the evening of November 7 in the heart of downtown Kennett Square a man endured a frightening experience. He found a friend in her car; she looked like she was dead.
The man immediately called 911, the first step in the “Chain of Survival” that triggered a complex series of notifications. According to the American Heart...
Chester County Democrats enjoy local Tsunami
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County’s Democrats made strong gains in legislative races Tuesday, winning a clear majority of State House seats and picking up a pair of state Senate seats — not to mention electing a Democrat to represent the entire county in 2019 as well as electing another Democrat to serve the southern part of the county almost immediately.
While the “Blue...
Coroner offers final notice of interment for unclaimed remains
The Chester County Coroner’s Office is planning to inter the unclaimed cremains of the following 54 individuals in the near future. All cremains have been retained by the Coroner’s Office for at least one year. This information is provided as a final notification to any next of kin (closest living relative). If you are the next of kin or an interested party who would like to claim someone’s...
Upland teacher named Eagles/Axalta All-Pro Teacher
Gallagher, far right, pictured here with family and friends at the Eagles game on Sunday.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Liam Gallagher, Upland Country Day School’s Director of Making and Doing, was recently selected as an Axalta All-Pro Teacher. The Philadelphia Eagles and Axalta Coating Systems developed the All-Pro Teacher platform to recognize outstanding teachers (6th – 12th grade) in the tri-state...
Dinniman pushes for dog protection bills
Sen. Andy Dinniman with bipartisan lawmakers and animal advocates at a rally in Harrisburg to pass legislation to end puppy mills and prohibit leaving dogs in hot cars.
The dog days of summer may be behind us but a group of rescue dogs, animal advocates and bipartisan lawmakers joined state Senator Andy Dinniman in Harrisburg this week to rally for two important bills to better protect our pet...
Commissioners celebrate National Farmers Day
Ag Council Director Hillary Krummrich, Charles Graydus, Commissioner Michelle Kichline, Marilyn Hershey, Duane Hershey, Commissioner Terence Farrell, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Penn State Extension Client Relations Manager Stephanie Shirk.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners, along with the Agricultural Development Council (Ag Council), presented two agricultural awards today at...
Nancy Pelosi to speak at Democratic Women’s dinner, Friday
U.S. Rep. (and Minority Leader) Nancy Pelosi.
The Chester County Democratic Women’s Leadership Initiative (CCDWLI) is pleased to welcome House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, to Chester County for their Fall Gala on Friday, October 12.”
Michele Vaughn, CCDWLI Chair and Co-Founder, made the following statement about the event:
Hihg School Democrats organize voter registration drives
Over the past two weeks, chapters of the High School Democrats of Pennsylvania (HSDPA), in partnership with the organization New Voters, have been holding voter registration drives at schools across the state. This initiative is meant to target the chronic problem of low youth voter participation by utilizing a more hands-on and comprehensive method of high school voter registration. 18-24 year...
