Fire companies use new commercials to recruit
Lights, camera, action! Cameras were rolling as Chester County volunteer firefighters sharpened the skills they’ll need to battle a blaze. And the incredible footage yielded two great new commercials now in Chester County movie theaters.
The Western Chester County Fire Chiefs hosted a Day in the Life of a Firefighter training session at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus May 5....
Red Cross reminds all of CPR and AED Awareness Week
June 1-7 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week. The American Red Cross, along with other National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative members, is stressing that every second counts in cardiac arrest and people can save lives by knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED.
Sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of thousands of people in this country every year. If someone goes into sudden...
Commissioners present $35K check to Community Volunteers in Medicine
Dr. Peter Thompson, CVIM Vice President Dental Affairs; Alberta Landis, CVIM Vice President Dental Services; Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell and Kathi Cozzone. (Seated left to right): Maureen Tomoschuk, President and CEO, CVIM; and Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline.
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $35,000 to representatives from Community Volunteers...
Cardamone promoted to Deputy District Attorney
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (left) and newly promoted Deputy District Attorney Andrea Cardamone.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that veteran prosecutor Andrea Cardamone has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney.
“Andrea is a strong and tireless prosecutor,” Hogan said in a news release announcing the promotion. “She...
PUC court shuts down Mariner East 1 & 2
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission judge Thursday approved state Sen. Andy Dinniman’s (D-19) petition to halt operation of the Mariner East 1 (ME1) pipeline and prohibit construction of the Mariner East 2 (ME2) and Mariner East 2X (ME2X) pipelines in West Whiteland Township.
Reacting to the decision, a local group fighting the pipeline project, Del-Chesco United for Pipeline Safety, called...
Coroner: former reality star’s death ruled an overdose
Brian Lancaster
The Chester County Coroner’s Office has released information about the death of Brian Lancaster. Lancaster, a former reality TV show competitor who died March 29, 2018 at Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville was 43. The cause of death was fentanyl, heroin, and ethanol intoxication, with the manner of death being accidental.
Chesco Detective becomes first ever to earn PhD degree
Detective Ben Martin is at his graduation with his father, former Chester County Detective Frank Martin.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Detective Ben Martin now will be referred to by his colleagues in law enforcement as “Doctor Martin.” Detective Martin recently received his Ph.D. in Leadership from Alvernia University.
Det. Martin was joined at his graduation by his father, former...
State Police: Shots needed to stop suspected drunk driver
Brian Touchton
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police announced that there was a trooper-involved shooting in Avondale, Pennsylvania at approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 23, 2018. Three Troopers discharged their weapons, authorities said. Nobody was struck or injured in the shooting.
At 11:21 p.m., the State Police received a call for an erratic...
Commissioners honor WCU for mental health efforts
Terence Farrell, Commissioner; Tracy Behringer, Outreach, County Mental Health/Intellectual & Development Disabilities (MH/IDD) Office; Candy Craig, Deputy Administrator, MH; Leanne Valentine, WCU, Mental Health Services; Michelle Kichline, Commissioner; Amanda Blue, Outreach Manager, WCU, College of Health Sciences; Linda Cox, Administrator, MH/IDD; Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner.
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Ahhhhhh….Prom night
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s a memory that will stick with you looooong after high school is over. Six years ago, I wrote about my experience (complete with hideous and embarrassing pictures) here http://www.unionvilletimes.com/?p=9152. Please note that I graduated in 1989, so I deserve a bit of a reprieve for my dress selection. It was trending at the time, I swear. The fluffier...
