New Garden Police: Arson suspect in custody
56-year-old Avondale man accused of setting his mobile home on fire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Stacey Lee Lewis Jr.
The Avondale man suspected of setting his mobile home ablaze on Tuesday, May 6, in Avondale, was taken into custody later the same day, said New Garden Township Police.
Police said at 8:15 p.m., an officer responded to the unit block of Santilli Road for...
Deputy sheriff gets dual commendations
His compassion, restraint during dog attack praised by boss, state Senate
Chester County Chief Deputy George P. March (from left), Patty Hansen, Cpl. Kurt Hansen, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, and State Sen. Andy Dinniman appear at the ceremony honored Hansen.
As promised, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh honored one of her deputies last week at a ceremony during morning...
Red Cross honors Coatesville VA employee
Recreation therapist lauded for ‘above and beyond’ work with veterans
Rich Yoegel (left), chair of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chester County Leadership Council and a member of its board, congratulates Ellen Barnes, this year’s Chester County hero. Photo courtesy of Alex Greenblatt
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) has honored a woman who exhibits...
County names new director for Dept. of Aging
Six-year deputy will replace boss, who is retiring
Sandra Murphy
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners have promoted the deputy of the Chester County Department of Aging Services to director.
Sandra Murphy, who has served as second in command for the past six years, will replace retiring director Wanda Stonebraker, who had the post since 2007, a county news release said.
Murphy,...
New Garden Twp. Police seeking arson suspect
Investigators say he set mobile home ablaze Tuesday morning
Stacey Lee Lewis
A suspicious early morning blaze on Tuesday, May 6, led New Garden Township Police to a mobile home in the 300 block of Ellicott Road in Avondale, said police, who are seeking one of the occupants believed to have set the fire.
Police gave the following account in a news release: Upon arriving, an officer found one of...
Health Department: Make mosquitos unwelcome
Officials offer tips on avoiding threat of West Nile Virus
Along with warmer weather comes those pesky mosquitos – and the threat of West Nile Virus, says the Chester County Health Department.
Officials want to remind residents that the best way to control mosquitoes, which can transmit the virus to humans, is to get rid of standing water on your property. In a news release, the Health Department...
Kennett Township posts bridge information
Residents unable to attend Chandler Mill meeting can access material
Chandler Mill Bridge
Days after the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors held a meeting to discuss the future of the Chandler Mill Bridge, officials want to make sure residents have information about the options.
The township’s engineer, Remington Vernick, made a presentation on five options presented to the board in the...
New Garden Police: Worker stole from employer
24-year-old man accused of defrauding company of more than $500
Dale Cole
On Tuesday, April 22, at 1:39 p.m., the New Garden Police Department responded to the report of an employee theft discovered in the 900 block of West Cypress Street, police said. Upon arrival, the regional loss prevention manager had the employee, Dale E. Cole, 24, of Nottingham, in his office, accused of individual acts...
Art Watch: Jill Beech & Steven Mogck
Two local artists with unique contemporary takes on assemblage art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Three dimensional clay and metal artist Jill Beech and assemblage painter Steven Mogck will be exhibiting in a two artist Pop up show this Thursday May 8th at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square. While their pairing was accidental, these two local contemporary artists share a joy in the assembling...
Patching to continue on U.S. 1 Bypass
PennDOT says lane restrictions will be in effect all week
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced the following roadwork in the Kennett and Unionville areas this week – weather permitting – so that motorists can anticipate potential travel delays.
Both sides of the U.S. 1 Bypass in Kennett, New Garden, Penn, Lower Oxford, and London Grove Townships will continue...
