Longwood previews new tech, new features from fountain renovation
Visitors, starting in late May, to see familiar but improved complex
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Workmen at Longwood Gardens put the finishing touches on some of the thousands of limestone elements that have been rehabbed or replaced as part of the fountain renovation project.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Imagine combining the elegance of the past with state of the art technology.
That’s exactly...
$5k presented to local hospitals to help overdose victims
As part of Chester County’s team effort to fight the opioid and heroin crisis, the County Commissioners, District Attorney Tom Hogan and members of the Chester County Overdose Prevention Task Force presented checks for $5,000 to representatives from all five of the county’s hospitals at this week’s public sunshine meeting. The funds, earmarked to support each hospital’s warm hand-off program,...
CCIU partners with teachers on shoe contest
The 2016 winning designer, Hannah Williams from Coatesville Area School District 9-10 Center.
DOWNINGTOWN — More than a quarter of a century has passed since March was established as Disability Awareness Month. The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is not only committed to supporting the accomplishments of the past, but also to shift the mindset to “all abilities” as opposed to “disabilities.”
In...
Wayne students raise fund for county K-9 program
Second grade students at General Wayne Elementary presented Deputy Sheriff Dan McCole and his canine partner Nero with $252. The students created and sold a cookbook to raise money for the county Sheriff’s K-9 program.
K-9 teams from the Chester County Sheriff’s Office will reap the benefits of a class of second-graders’ culinary success – ranging from “PB & Bones” to “Apple...
Killion announces new office in West Goshen
State Sen. Thomas Killion
WEST GOSHEN — State Sen. Thomas Killion (R-9) announced the opening of his new Chester County district office this week, located in West Goshen Township, 780 East Market Street, Suite 140, West Chester, 19380. This office will offer better access to services for the Chester County residents of the 9th Senatorial District.
“I am excited to open my new district office...
Chesco Congress members feeling heat on health care vote
At last count, Meehan, Costello and Smucker appear to be yes votes
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The fate of a controversial health care reform bill may end up in the hands of local members of the U.S. Congress — as two of them were seen as being on the fence on the bill but now said to be leaning toward “yes” votes — as the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans scramble...
Cox announces run for District Justice
Dave Cox
Dave Cox, a State Constable, has announced he is seeking the District Justice post for the Kennett Square area.
“Dedication, loyalty, and availability are what the citizens of our community want,” Cox said in a statement. “A judge that is reachable AND available 24/7. Our community bond will grow stronger, our children will thrive, and our businesses will expand. The 30 years...
Holdsworth new Kennett Sq. Police Chief
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
William Holdsworth was named Monday night as the new Chief of Police in Kennett Square.
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square Borough Council voted unanimously on Monday night to conditionally offer the chief of police position to current borough Lieutenant William Holdsworth. He will be sworn in on April 3, succeeding Ed Zunino, who retired in 2016.
Mayor Matthew...
Kennett Arts Alliance presents plan to boost local arts
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Abe Hughes presents plans for the proposed Kennett Arts Alliance to the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
KENNETT – The Kennett Arts Alliance presented its initial plan to help cultivate the local art scene at Wednesday night’s meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Presenter Abe Hughes said the newly formed group is working closely...
Hogan to chair regional drug strike force
From left to right: Sam Rabadi, Special Agent in Charge, from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms, the outgoing Chair of HIDTA; District Attorney Tom Hogan; SAC Gary Tuggle; and HIDTA Executive Director Jerry Daley .
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan has been named Chair of the region’s High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (“HIDTA”) Program Executive Board....
