Chester County to participate in ‘Alcohol Awareness Month’
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces the county’s participation in “Alcohol Awareness Month” this April. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month is a campaign which helps to reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism and encourages communities to spread education and awareness...
TLC announces preservation of properties in Elk, London Britain
Fern Hill, one of two southern Chester County properties that The Land Conservancy of Chester County announced acquiring last week.
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) announced last week that it had agreed on preservation agreements on two properties totalling 200 acres in Elk and London Britain townships.
First, TLC reported the acquisition of a 180 acre property located in...
KSPD’s Rongaus, Manko promoted to corporal
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Ken Rongaus is sworn in as corporal by Mayor Matt Fetick as his family looks on.
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square’s finest was out in full force at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting as police officers Ken Rongaus and Andrew Manko were promoted to the rank of corporal.
Police Chief William Holdsworth said Rongaus and Manko were each chosen for the...
More than 500 Chesco students participate in science research competition
Awards and prizes were awarded at the Chester County Science Research Competition Award Ceremony on Monday, March 19. Best of Show winners display their awards.
Chester County’s future doctors, engineers, mathematicians and scientists took the stage on March 19 for the 2018 Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony. They were there to celebrate the work of the 561 young scientists...
Lacy stepping down as head of The Land Conservancy
Gwen Lacy
Gwen Lacy, the founding executive director of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC), has announced her decision to step down, effective April 30.
Lacy has been a dedicated and passionate advocate for land conservation, historic preservation, environmental education, and stewardship in the region for 14 years. She started in 2004 as director of the Kennett Township Land...
Chesco to kickoff WalkWorks first responder challenge 2018 on April 7
WEST CHESTER — The latest challenge set by the Chester County Commissioners to encourage county residents to take five billion steps by the end of 2018 will be launched on Saturday, April 7th at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus (PSTC) in South Coatesville. The WalkWorks ChesCo! First Responder Walking Challenge kicks-off that day at a special event open to the public, and especially...
Chesco Health: vaccinations recommended after mumps outbreak
The Chester County Health Department (CCHD) is issuing a public health announcement regarding a mumps outbreak linked to attendees of a social dance event – Baile Mejicano or Mexican Dance – that took place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE on February 10, 2018. CCHD is now seeing the illness spread within Chester County.
Chesco United Way bringing back 5K Color Run
Meridian Bank employees and their families come out to support the 2017 United Way of Chester County Color 5K fundraiser held on the Brandywine Airport Runway in West Chester. The event netted over $27,000 for the United Way of Chester County Financial Stability Center in Exton. This year’s event is scheduled for April 29th once again on the airport runway.
Presented by Brandywine Hospital-Tower...
Costello to end reelection bid in 6th district
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6)
U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (R-6) told MSNBC Sunday night that he would end his reelection campaign and not seek a third term in Congress.
Costello, a former Chester County Commissioner, has served two term in the house, In the interview, with MSNBC’s Kasie Hunt, he cited the partisan atmosphere and the unfavorable new 6th District map — the Pennsylvania Supreme...
Moro withdraws from 6th District Congressional race
Elizabeth Moro
Kennett Square’s Elizabeth Moro announced Friday that she would withdraw from the race for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the new 6th District which includes all of Chester County.
Moro’s withdrawal leaves Chrissy Houlahan as the lone Democratic candidate in the May 15 primary.
