Largest drug bust in county history announced
D.A.: 44 arrests so far from probe of Mexican cocaine cartel
Updated at 3:45 p.m. with names of all of the defendants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Statues of Santa Muerta and Jesus Malverde, “the patron saints of drug dealers,” were found by investigators during Operation Telarana.
The 65-year-old Mexican native who became a U.S. citizen and ran a landscaping business...
19-year-old woman allegedly driving drunk
State police say she was stopped for traffic offense on May 23
A 19-year-old Kennett Square woman was arrested for driving under the influence on Friday, May 23, at 10:33 p.m., said state police from the Avondale barracks. Police said Alexandria Marie Tavoni was stopped for a traffic offense, found to be intoxicated, processed, and released pending an appearance in district court, police said.
Thomas...
Life-saving expertise honored at banquet
Annual EMS Council ceremony recognizes more than 100
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Earl Taylor (third from left) poses with EMS officials after receiving the BLS Provider of the Year award.
More than two dozen Chester Countians are alive today because the county’s emergency services community intervened in their behalf during the past year.
Twenty-three residents survived...
Farmers markets bloom in Chester County
Local foods can bring flair — and great tastes — to your table
By Cathy Branciaroli, Columnist, The Times
Shopper Ella Van Riper, one of the New Garden Growers Market’s loyal customers, enjoys a mushroom toy on the market’s opening day.
As farmers market season kicks off again I am excited to reconnect with the farmers whose produce graces my summer dinners and the artisans whose foods...
Drunk driver allegedly falls asleep at wheel
New Garden Twp. Police say he passed out with vehicle running
On Monday, May 12, at 11:58 p.m., a New Garden Township officer observed a stationary vehicle in the middle of a parking lot in the area of Newark Road and Baltimore Pike with the driver slumped over in the seat, police said. Upon checking on the well-being of the driver, the officer found the vehicle running and an open beer in the...
Kennett Square man accused of resisting arrest
24-year-old allegedly charges at borough officers
On Saturday, May 3, at 2:35 a.m. in the 600 block of Cope Road, Kennett Square Police arrested Mark Burrell Jr., 24, of Kennett Square, for resisting arrest, terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct, police said. Burrell allegedly charged at police, was pushed back, but charged again, pushing an officer in an effort to get the...
Grandeur of historic courthouse restored
Dignitaries gather to celebrate rebirth of landmark 1847 building
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
District Judge Gwenn Knapp (from left), Tony Polito from West Chester Men’s Service Club, Commissioner Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Court President Judge James P. MacElree II and Commissioner Terence Farrell assemble for the ribbon-cutting at the...
Friends don’t let friends wear Birkenstocks
Comfort is fine, but you have to draw the line somewhere — and don’t even consider socks
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My love affair with JCrew, after several years of writing this weekly article, is well established. However, everyone makes mistakes, I guess. Birkenstocks are “Exhibit A”.
Jenna Lyons, can you hear me?
WHAT HAPPENED?
I appreciate the (slightly)...
Primary aftermath: Dinniman comes out the big winner
The state senator was not on the ballots, but he emerged as county’s top Democrat
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
While most primary elections in non-presidential years are kind of ho-hum events, Tuesday’s elections turned out to be more revealing than expected, and at minimum give us some hint of what is to come in November.
Not shockingly, turnout was lousy, especially on the Republican...
What to do: A jam-packed Memorial Day weekend
Music at Longwood, Devon Horse Show, food, cars, fun abound
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Longwood Gardens again will feature music, fireworks and its beautifully lit fountains as the centerpieces of various shows this summer, kicking off Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Chester County. It also marks the beginning of one the area’s...
