Tony Goldwyn to headline Democratic dinner, Sept. 25
Tony Goldwyn
Tony Goldwyn, who currently stars as US President Fitzgerald Grant III in the ABC drama series Scandal has been announced as the Chester County Democratic Committee’s Keynote Speaker at their September 25 Fall Banquet at The Ballroom at the Westside in West Chester.
Anthony Howard “Tony” Goldwyn is an American actor, producer, director and political activist. A presenter...
County given sustainability award
(From left to right) Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Terence Farrell; Planning Commission Assistant Director David Ward; Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Brian Styche, Planning Commission Transportation Planner; Brian O’Leary, Director, Chester County Planning Commission; and Commissioner Kathi Cozzone.
Chester County was recognized last week by the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management...
County to start revision of comprehensive plan
The timeline for the revision and implementation of Chester County’s new comprehensive plan.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Tuesday the start of an update to the County’s comprehensive plan.
County officials said that Landscapes 3 — the name of the new comprehensive plan — will be developed to continue the focus on growth and preservation established...
Obituaries: Joseph John Spino
Joseph John Spino, age 75, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, while at home surrounded by his family. Joe was the husband of Marta Boeris Spino, who passed away in 1999, and with whom he shared 29 wonderful years of marriage.
He is survived by one son, Anthony L. Spino, and his wife Gretchen of West Chester, PA; two daughters, Carla S. Basciani, and her...
DEP expands drought watch to Chester County
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has extended a formal Drought Warning to Chester and Delaware counties, meaning now 38 of the state’s 67 counties are under the watch.
The watch means that officials are asking for 5% reduction of non-essential water use by residents and businesses.
Accordingly, local water companies, including Pennsylvania American Water is asking their...
Obituaries: Freddie Lee Hampton Jr
Freddie Lee Hampton Jr`., age 39, of Avondale, PA, died suddenly Sunday September 4, 2016.
Born in Newark, DE, he was the son of the late Fred L. Hampton who died in 2003 and Deborah (McLimans) Hampton of Avondale.
Freddie was a 1995 graduate of AvonGrove High School. He attended Hagerstown College where he played baseball.
Murray resigns as Kennett Library Director
KENNETT SQUARE — The search for a new home for the Kennett Library will take place under new leadership: long-time library director Donna Murray resigned Monday, after a decade as the library’s director — library board president Thomas Swett announced Thursday.
“We are so proud of all that Donna has accomplished in her thirteen years here in Kennett,” Swett said in a statement issued...
County plans 5K Color Run to battle opioid addiction
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline, with Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners and District Attorney continue to take measures in fighting opioid and heroin addiction within the county by scheduling a color 5k run and walk that will raise funds to help combat the growing epidemic.
Chester County’s...
Kennett first grader to serve as honorary football captain, Friday
Grayson Savery will serve as honorary captain for the Kennett High School football team, Friday night.
KENNETT SQUARE — When Kennett High School’s varsity football team takes the field for its first home game of the season on Friday, September 2, a very courageous little boy will lead the charge.
On Halloween 2012, when he was two years old, Grayson Savery was diagnosed with a form of pediatric...
Chester County turns to business community to find poll workers
: Chester County Commissioners, Voter Services staff and county chambers of commerce members meet to launch the county’s Professional Civic Partnership program. Front left to right: Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline; second row left to right, Mark Yoder, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce; Guy Ciarrocchi, Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry;...
