Two female prosecutors join District Attorney’s staff
One is returning to familiar venue; other worked as intern in office
Michelle Barone
Two new assistant district attorneys – Michelle Barone and Emily Provencher – were sworn in on Friday, May 9, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a news release.
“Emily and Michelle are great additions to the District Attorney’s Office,” said Hogan. “Emily is an experienced prosecutor...
Borough man, 20, faces multiple charges
Kennett Square Police say he was drinking, punching, making threats
Kennett Square officers arrested Beto Hernandez-Gomez, 20, of Kennett Square, for terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and underage drinking on Monday, April 14, at 9:36 p.m. in the 400 block South Walnut Street, police said. The 20-year-old victim stated that Hernandez-Gomez threatened to kill him, punched him in the...
Coatesville resident addresses state lawmakers
Debbie Willett (second from left) is joined in Harrisburg by Karen Brenneman (from left), former director of the Family Outreach Program at Child and Family Focus, Inc., a nonprofit advocacy agency; Rep. Tim Hennessey, who invited Willett to speak; and Deb McKinley, a grandparent from the support group.
Debbie Willett, who runs a GrandFamilies support group in Chester County, spoke in Harrisburg...
Ceremony honors county’s fallen heroes
Nine who paid ultimate sacrifice continue to generate appreciation
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Chester County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard stands at attention during the memorial ceremony.
For nearly an hour on Wednesday, May 7, nine members of law enforcement inspired a somber convocation of more than a hundred colleagues, lawmakers, jurists, public officials...
PECO shedding light on service upgrades
Company says improvements produced record-breaking dip in outages
PHILADELPHIA – From January through March, PECO completed more than 200 projects to enhance electric service reliability for customers throughout the region, part of an annual investment of about $500 million to improve the electric system infrastructure, a PECO news release said.
Specifically, 168 projects were completed...
What to do: Willowdale Steeplechase, Cruise night and more
Steam engines, fish rodeo among busy list of events planned for this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase, taking place on Sunday in Unionville features food, fun and some of the best horse racing action in the county.
If you ask people what words they associate with the arrival of spring in southern Chester County, some of the most common responses would...
Marshall Crenshaw back at The Flash, Friday
Roots rocker goes solo, while Johnny’s Dance Band is back
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Legendary roots rocker Marshall Crenshaw brings his solo act to The Flash in Kennett Square, Friday, May 9.
This weekend, there will be two local concerts featuring acts that have their roots in straight-ahead rock-and-roll — no art rock, no electronic dance music, no hip-hop but rather...
PennDOT reveals bridge plans for Rt. 926
Residents express concern about Lenape Bridge, traffic worries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Rt. 926 bridge over Brandywine Creek, which could start construction as soon as Jan. 2015. In addition to the new span, the level of the adjoining roadway would be raised some nine feet to reduce flooding issues.
POCOPSON — After more than two decades of plans, debate...
Museum now flooded with plants for sale
Overflowing Brandywine swept away some stock, but it was recovered
After the Brandywine Creek overflowed into the parking lots of the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art on May 1 – the third highest water level ever recorded – the museum will be flooded with plants this weekend.
The 33rd Annual Wildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale will proceed as planned on Saturday, May 10, and...
Two Kennett Square men accused of heroin-dealing
Police: More than 220 packets of drug were among illicit substances found
Eldon Ross
Kennett Square Police said two Kennett Square men face multiple charges after investigators found them with over 220 individual packets of heroin, illegally possessed prescription medication, Ecstasy, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Police said they investigation began on March 23, at approximately 9:30 p.m....
