Super Six: Time to March into spring

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Time for the SUNDAY SUPER SIX BIRTHDAY EDITION!  Woo Hoo!  In honor of my 23rd birthday (for the 20th time…O-U-C-H) at the end of March, I’ve selected a few things I’m obsessed with and will provide links so that you can purchase in time for my b-day! Here we go… 1. If you have never been to the ILY Couture website, you must check it out! (http://www.ilycouture.com/)...

County conventions leave May questions

Few primary battles were settled at either county convention By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times There was a little high drama at the two county party conventions, and in many ways the status quo was largely maintained. There were just a handful of endorsement battles at the meetings — and maybe only one vote there changes the landscape for May. We’ll  get to the Democratic endorsements, which...

PennDOT extends waiver for salt truck drivers

National Weather Service suggests preparing for ‘high-impact winter storm’ By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Want a barometer for assessing the severity of this year’s winter weather? At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will permit commercial drivers delivering road salt to stay behind the wheel for longer periods...

For New Garden Police, 7 DUI arrests in 6 days

Bulk of charges reportedly spring from officers’ observing traffic violations William Welsh A New Garden Township officer observed a vehicle in the 8900 block of Gap Newport Pike tailgating a tractor-trailer on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 10:34 p.m., police said. The driver was observed swerving into the oncoming lane of travel on two occasions, appearing as if he were trying to look around the...

Celebrating ‘March is Red Cross Month’

Southeastern Pa. agency working to raise awareness, support In honor of the 72nd annual “March is Red Cross Month,” the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) will launch several initiatives, bask in the red glow of select Philadelphia landmarks, and host several events, including its signature Red Ball. “Red Cross Month is a great time for people to support our mission,”...

Another weekend, another – sigh – storm forecast

County emergency officials are offering reminder tips for coping With the National Weather Service (NWS) and many commercial weather services predicting that another significant winter storm may be heading to Chester County, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services has issued some reminders: Only use 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies. Do not call 9-1-1 to report power outages...

Kennett Twp. Police warn of overnight business thefts

Commercial-grade products reportedly stolen in Sam’s Lane, Scarlett Rd. areas The Kennett Township Police Department is investigating several thefts of commercial-grade products, which have apparently occurred overnight in recent weeks, from businesses in the Sam’s Lane and Scarlett Road areas of the township, township police said. Anyone with information should contact Officer Lydell...

Victory brewing up an economic winner, even for taxpayers

New brewery allows for growth, adds ratables for W. Sadsbury, Octorara By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Victory Brewing Company founders (left) Bill Covaleski and (right) Ron Barchet talk yeast during a tour of the company’s new brewery in West Sadsbury — a facility that will allow the Chester County brewing company to grow, and provide jobs and tax revenue to the local community. WEST...

Borough residents’ concerns heard loud, clear

Roosters, ice-cream trucks top wish lists of things to be muzzled By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Resident Robert Whiteside chats with Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino after Wednesday night’s public forum with borough officials. About 30 Kennett Square residents attended a public forum Wednesday night, where they questioned, griped, groused, criticized, lamented,...

Jobs broker heralds seminar, partnership

County’s Hire One will offer free March 4 employment session in Exton Gary W. Smith (left), president and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council and Kevin Robins, CEO of the Midatlantic Employers’ Association, applaud their new partnership. Hire One, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is announcing an employment seminar as well as a new partnership. The...