Holton visits West Chester to push registration, turnout
Wife of VP nominee Tim Kaine talks election, Hillary Clinton
West Chester Mayor Carolyn Comitta shares a moment with Anne Holton, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine during a voter registration event Saturday.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
WEST CHESTER — Anne Holton, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Kaine visited the borough Saturday with a simple message:...
PennDOT announces lane closures for road work this week
Lane restrictions are planned this week on Route 52 (Lenape Road), Route 401 (Conestoga Road) and Ship Road in Chester County, for high-friction surface treatment, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said.
The work schedule for next week, weather permitting, is:
Monday, October 10, through Friday, October 14, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, lane restrictions are scheduled on Route...
County fire companies get $500K federal grant to buy radios
(From left to right, front row) Robert Kagel, Director, Chester County Department of Emergency Services; Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone; Jack Law, West Bradford Fire Chief and Chester County Fire Chiefs Association; John Sly, John Sly Grantwriting; John Weer, Chester County Fire Marshal; B.J. Meadowcroft, Union Fire Company of Oxford; County Commissioner...
Ryan visits Chesco to boost Costello
Speaker touts local Congressional candidates
Scott Johnson, President of J-Tech, tells Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan (left) about how hard U.S. Rep. Ryan Costello (right) has worked for local constituents, during a tour of his Chester Springs facility, Thursday.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
CHESTER SPRINGS — Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Paul Ryan...
State Police Troop J announces awards
Pictured from left to right bottom row: Major Dante Orlandi, Trooper Stefano Gallina, Master Trooper Patrick Fetterman, Trooper Stefanie Schiavoni, Captain Maurice Tomlinson.Second Row: Trooper Patrick Kilgarif, Harry SohnThird Row Left to Right: LT Michael Witmer, LT William Donahue, LT James Fisher, LT Richard D’Ambrosio
LANCASTER – During an annual Troop Drill on September 28, State Police...
Jan installed as new county Medical Society president
From left, West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino, PhD, Wanezza Mughess and Dr. Mian Jan. Mughess was awarded the William Darlington Memorial Scholarship.
Dr. Mian A. Jan was installed as the new President of the Chester County Medical Society at the association’s annual Legislative Clam Bake which was held September 16, 2016 at the Radley Run Country Club in West Chester.
Dr....
On Stage (Extra): The Legendary Pink Dots return
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Legendary Pink Dots
The Legendary Pink Dots – an Anglo-Dutch experimental rock band formed in London in 1980 – has found a genre all its own. Although far outside the mainstream, LPD have released more than 40 albums, have a devoted worldwide following, and tour frequently. Distinctive vocals and lyrical imagery are a big part of the band’s universal...
Barrar calls for enhanced civics education
Led by majority chairmen Reps. Steve Barrar (R-160) and Stan Saylor (R-York), the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness and Education committees held a hearing to hear testimony on House Bill 1858, which would require students to take the naturalization test as a condition of graduation.
“This bipartisan bill, which has nearly 50 co-sponsors, would help to prepare our students for active,...
Officials celebrate opening of Gordon Early Literacy Center
The Gordon Early Literacy Center celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Standing at the podium during the September 21 dedication ceremony of the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) spoke with pride.
“This building has been involved in so many levels of education,” said Representative Lewis, a Coatesville...
Barrar thanks Gov. Wolf for quick work on Burnt Mill bridge
State Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-160).
KENNETT — As construction began yesterday to replace the Burnt Mill Road bridge over a branch of the Red Clay Creek in Kennett Township, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160) expresses his gratitude and appreciation to Gov. Tom Wolf and his staff for their assistance in prioritizing the project.
“This bridge carried more than 500 vehicles each day, and Commonwealth citizens...
