Borough hires police officer with local ties
Former part-timer Jeremiah Boyer moves to full-time position
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With his proud 5-year-old daughter Ilana holding the Bible, Kennett Square Police Officer Jeremiah D. Boyer (left) is sworn in by Mayor Matt Fetick.
When a vacancy occurred in the Kennett Square Borough Police Department this past summer, a part-time officer wanted to fill it; however,...
7 Chesco firms are regional finalists for state award
Honorees cited for investing in Pennsylvania include Victory Brewing Co.
EXTON – Seven Chester County companies will be honored in Philadelphia as regional finalists for the second annual Governor’s ImPAct Awards, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) announced on Monday, April 7.
The awards program is designed to celebrate the companies and individuals who are investing...
Loved ones lost to violence not forgotten
Candlelight Vigil pays tribute to homicide victims, fallen law enforcement
An annual remembrance of Chester County homicide victims and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be held Thursday, April 10, in Downingtown.
Sponsored by the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Inc., the 2014 Candlelight Vigil and Memorial Service will be begin at 6:30 p.m. at Central Presbyterian...
State police: Man found drunk in Dumpster
33-year-old Avondale resident reportedly cited for public intoxication
On Thursday, March 27, an Avondale man was found intoxicated in a Dumpster, said state police from the Avondale barracks. Police said Brian M. Feeney, 33, was found at 4:15 p.m. in a trash bin at the Hilton Garden Inn in the 800 block of East Baltimore Pike in East Marlborough Township. He was charged with public drunkenness,...
Teen drivers to compete in safety competition
Winner will receive $2,000 scholarship, qualify for state contest
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office Highway Safety Project will be teaming up with its safety partners in Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties to kick off the First Annual Teen Safe Driving Competition.
The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Technical College...
County announces low-interest disaster loans
SBA program is for qualifying businesses, nonprofits impacted by Feb. storms
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Board of Commissioners announced Friday, April 4, the availability of low-interest economic injury disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), for small businesses affected by the severe winter storms which occurred from Feb. 3-28.
An economic injury disaster...
Art Watch: Jennifer Domal
Pysanky – the lost art of Ukranian Easter eggs is reborn in West Chester.
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Artist Jennifer Domal has a passion for eggs. Jennifer utilizes the ages old traditional Ukranian egg carving technique known as “pysanky.” Etching her exquisitely detailed patterns onto the surface of an egg, Jennifer creates miniature works of wonder. Each...
April Super Six: Decor, fashion and more
From new polish to why it pays to travel to Wayne in this month’s list
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s time for the April edition of the SUNDAY SUPER 6! (Just a little list of the things I am obsessed with this month)
1. Scotch Naturals nail polish! These eco-friendly all-natural polishes have beautiful saturation of color and absolutely NO smell! I am in love with...
New Garden police make 2 DUI arrests within hours
Separate incidents occur in early morning of Friday, March 28
Newell Everett
On Friday, March 28, at 12:58 a.m., a New Garden Township officer observed a Toyota being driven erratically in the 9100 block of Gap Newport Pike, crossing the center double line several times, police said. A traffic stop was conducted in the 8700 block of Gap Newport Pike, and contact was made with the driver, Newell...
Dog attack spurs citations, possible policy shift
Sheriff to commend deputy for restraint; pet’s owner to be cited for lack of it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Cpl. Kurt Hansen
A deputy sheriff attempting to serve civil papers didn’t have a lot of time to react on Wednesday, April 2, when a Great Pyrenees mountain dog lunged, initially biting him in the arm.
In his report of the incident, Cpl. Kurt Hansen said he had...
