Chesco Sheriff to mentor new sheriffs
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh has been selected by the National Sheriff’s Association to mentor a class of newly elected sheriffs at the National Sheriff’s Institute in Longmont Colorado.
Welsh will spend one week at the National Institute of Corrections with a class of 30 sheriffs from across...
Chesco launches emergency prep Web site
The new ReadyChesco.org Website will help county residents be better prepared in the event of an emergency.
WEST CHESTER — September marks National Preparedness Month and the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) is launching its new website ReadyChesco.org to encourage the residents of Chester County to be prepared and know their risks.
ReadyChesco.org promotes having Ready kits...
Back to school: Kennett starts on a high note
Academic accolades, capital improvements & security enhancements greet students this fall
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The Kennett Consolidated School District is kicking off the school year by announcing impressive academic test results, major capital improvements and improved security measures.
KCSD Superintendent, Dr. Barry Tomasetti, recently announced that...
Art Watch: Dual Show, times two
A busy Fall Art Scene & the Influence of Mentors with ‘Uncommon Denominators’ and ‘Celestial Spheres!’
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Fall line-up for Gallery shows is heating up with September’s First Friday openings for new shows this Friday, September 5th all over Chester County. New Fall Class schedules are also available now for sign-up at The Chester...
Mushroom Festival remains a labor of love
A behind the scenes look: Bringing charitable support & family fun to the community
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
Working to make the 2014 Mushroom Festival the best ever: 2014 Mushroom Festival Festival Director, Kathi Lafferty and Honorary Chair Terry Forte as they work on this year’s event.
KENNETT –Terry Forte knows mushrooms. Her dad, Peter Alonzo Sr., and grandfather,...
The students are ready to be back in school, but we parents…
Confessions of a mom struggling to keep up with a new school year
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Aaaaaah, another school year has begun! While I am sad to see summer end, I always appreciate the structure and routine the fall semester brings. By mid-winter, I’m over it, so, best to embrace these happy feelings now.
I feel extremely lucky that our boys receive their education...
Another tough week for Corbett
Will GOP turnout take a big hit? And ‘Donationgate’…yawn
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Labor Day looms, we kick into high gear for the fall election, campaigns are gearing up with charges, counter charges — and in some races, what appears to be candidates distancing themselves from a certain Harrisburg office holder.
That office holder is, of course, Gov. Tom Corbett,...
Kennett overpowers Avon Grove, 28-13
Dunlevy, defense overpower Red Devils
By Emily Adelman, Correspondent, The Times
Kennett quarterback Nick Dunlevy battles for yards, Friday night against Avon Grove.
LONDON GROVE — Kennett Football is back, and it is back with a vengeance. Opening up last year with a 7-6 loss against Avon Grove, the Blue Demons (1-0) kept that loss on their minds as they won their regular season opener 28-13...
What To Do: Arden Town Fair celebrates 107 years
Also: Art & Craft Fest, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show, and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Arden Town Fair has been going strong for 107 years in Arden, Del. — and has been a staple of Labor Day festivals in the Delaware Valley.
If you attend one of the special events around the area this weekend, there is a good chance you’ll be at an event that has been around for...
Hogan: police to battle aggressive driving
Coatesville police will be just one of many agencies in Chester County on the look out for aggressive driving on local roadways, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday that police in around the county are targeting aggressive driving. Police will focus on motorists exhibiting aggressive driving behaviors such as running red...
