Travel restrictions scheduled for U.S. 202
PennDOT says work is part of project to widen highway to six lanes
KING OF PRUSSIA – Weather permitting, two overnight travel restrictions are scheduled on U.S. 202 in Chester County for improvements at the Rt. 29 and Rt. 401 interchanges, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said on Friday, April 18.
From 8 p.m. on Friday, April 18, to 5 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, southbound...
Ways Lane: Kennett will fix potholes to improve access
Longer term: Twp. will propose rehab options for private road
By Rick Marts, Staff Writer, Kennett Times
Kennett Township has come up with a short term solution to dealing with the nearly impassable Ways Lane: fixing the numerous potholes on the private road, so that emergency vehicles can safely access the area. The long-term solution, township officials, will be largely up to the 18 owners of...
Police: Wrong-way driver in stolen vehicle
New Garden Township officers say Wilmington man was also intoxicated
Juan Garcia-Posada
On Tuesday, April 8, at 11:45 p.m., a New Garden Township officer observed a vehicle travelling westbound on Baltimore Pike in the eastbound lane of travel, police said. A traffic stop was conducted in the 1700 block of Baltimore Pike, and the officer made contact with the driver, Juan Garcia-Posada, 23, of...
Residents urged to ‘Race Against Violence’
19th annual event supports Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County
Another sure sign of spring: Preregistration is underway for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc.’s 19th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence, to be held Saturday, April 26.
The race has become a popular way to support the agency’s many direct services, such as counseling and court accompaniment,...
Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom
Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing.
After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester...
Trees destined for east branch of Brandywine
Pennsbury also on list for Brandywine Conservancy’s reforestation plan
On Saturday, April 19, a formidable planting posse will converge at the southeast corner of Rt. 282 and Dowlin Forge Road in East Brandywine Township.
Organized by the Brandywine Conservancy, the group will plant 600 native trees along the east branch of the Brandywine at a property owned by East Brandywine Township....
Conservation-conscious companies being sought
County soliciting nominations for Green Business awards
After a brutal winter, it’s time to celebrate green. The county is seeking nominations for environmentally-conscious businesses that deserve recognition.
Retail, manufacturing, small business, corporations and institutions are invited to participate in the “Green Business” award program. The Chester County Chamber of Business and...
Downingtown’s Klim brings new music home
Buoyed by new love, new album, artist performs at Burlap and Bean, April 25
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Things are looking up for Downingtown native singer-songwriter Kate Klim, who boasts a new marriage as well as a new album in the works. She comes home to perform at Newtown Square’s Burlap and Bean, April 25.
Burlap and Bean Coffee in Newtown Square has built a reputation as...
County gets state funds to fight West Nile
$104,807 DEP grant will be used to help control mosquitoes
HARRISBURG – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Tuesday, April 15, that 26 counties, including Chester, would receive a total of nearly $2.1 million in grants to control the West Nile virus, a DEP news release said.
“These county grants ensure that mosquito populations stay in check to prevent the spread...
Former Embreeville trooper gets promotion
Elevated to captain, Maurice A. Tomlinson also receives new assignment
Capt. Maurice L. Tomlinson (left) is congratulated by Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan.
HARRISBURG – After working his way up the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police for more than two decades, a Chester County resident and former Embreeville trooper has been promoted to captain.
Pennsylvania State...
