Chester County D.A. announces 2 promotions
Ron Yen, Carlos Barraza receive new duties, titles
Ron Yen
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced two promotions in a news release on Tuesday.
Ron Yen, a former deputy district attorney, was promoted to the position of chief deputy district attorney for trials, and Carlos Barraza, previously an assistant district attorney, was named deputy district attorney.
Yen, the 2012 Prosecutor...
Grieving father to discuss heroin scourge
He has harnessed anguish over daughter’s fatal overdose into activism
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Andy Rumford (left) chats with Kennett Square Police Chief Edward Zunino after one of the community meetings he has hosted in the area to raise awareness about the dangers of heroin.
Not a day goes by that a Kennett Square father doesn’t mourn the loss of this 23-year-old...
County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists
10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench.
A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight.
Four row officers...
‘Bridging the Community’ to meet at Am. Legion Hall
The public is invited to join a group of Kennett-area citizens committed to “Bridging the Community” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Kennett Square.
This community group, which has been meeting since 1998, promotes the philosophy of creating a peaceful, progressive and inclusive community. Meetings offer an opportunity to share news and ideas about all the...
Sub-zero cold can heighten risk of fire
Officials urge safety precautions for supplemental heating devices
How low will temperatures go? The National Weather Service is predicting wind-chill values down to -12 Monday night with a west wind of 21 to 24 mph and gusts as high as 41 mph.
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, the mercury is not expected to exceed 11 with wind chills down to -13 during the day and -8 at night. A warmup of sorts is predicted...
County: Avoid plumbing woes during big chill
Taking precautions can help prevent costly frozen pipes
Weather officials are predicting a combination of bitter cold temperatures and wind across the county from tonight into Wednesday, Jan. 8 – dangerous conditions that could wreak havoc with plumbing, county officials said.
In a news release, the county suggested that being prepared and informed could help avoid the messy and often expensive...
Library program to focus on computer history
Inventor of original smartphone to speak in Exton
To gain insight into the world of modern communications, the Chester County Library in Exton is inviting the public to a presentation on Monday, Jan. 6, in the Struble Room.
From 7 to 8:30 p.m., Dr. Rocco Leonard Martino, the inventor of the original smartphone, will present “Personal History of the Computer,” a discussion of the history...
New year, new Super Six!
Ring in 2014 with some fun home furnishing items
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it is 2014 (although I will continue to write 2013 on everything for at least 6 months)
Time for my January Sunday Super Six! I decided to do fashion for the home this month. It is always nice to spruce up your surroundings every once in a while. Here are some of...
Police: Avondale man facing multiple charges
New Garden Township officers say he drove drunk, resisted arrest
New Garden Township Police charged Guadalupe Tapia, 42, of Avondale, with drunken driving, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer.
A 42-year-old Avondale man suspected of drunken driving is behind bars after resisting arrest, New Garden Township Police said.
Police investigating an accident on Dec. 27 at 6:51 p.m. at...
Dinniman, Pileggi offer support for military honorees
Both express strong support for Senate Bill 886
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Sen. Andrew Dinniman talks about his bill, Senate Bill 886, which would create an online database of Medal of Honor winners to help thwart those who would falsely claim such honors.
WEST GOSHEN — One word came to the forefront in a discussion about proposed legislation to prevent misrepresentation and claims of...
