Area roadwork may spur traffic delays
Regional projects include utility installation, vegetation removal
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closures between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through...
Can you sum a resolution up in one word?
No list for 2014, just one word — and it’s a challenge
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I read many blogs on a regular basis and one of my favorites is “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. (She wrote a best-selling book by the same title.) Her idea for a New Year’s Resolution is brilliant, so, I figured I would share and ask for your opinion.
Every year, if you...
Borough police: Traffic stop leads to arrest
Kennett Square officers say resident had parole warrant
Kennett Square Police said they detained Fernando Avalos, 21, of Kennett Square, on a parole warrant following a traffic stop on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 4:12 p.m. in the 100 block of West Cedar Street. Avalos was released to a parole agent, police said.
On Monday, Dec. 16, Kennett Square Police said that sometime between Nov. 16 and Dec....
Ex-jurist reports to chemo treatment, not prison
Superior Court puts Rita A. Arnold’s state jail sentence on hold
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Superior Court decision has enabled Rita A. Arnold, a former magisterial district judge, to continue with her chemotherapy treatment, not report to state prison.
An embattled former Chester County magisterial district judge got a Christmas Eve reprieve from the Superior Court,...
Record number of Chesco firms get boost
State grants Keystone Innovation Zone tax credits to 19 businesses
A record 19 firms in Chester County have been awarded $1.45 million in state Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits – incentive given to companies with great growth and job-creation potential, said an announcement from State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
Pennsylvania’s Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded...
State to fund four county development projects
WEST CHESTER — Despite it being a time when state economic development funding has become sparse, Chester County has been awarded funds for four projects to create local jobs and boost the county’s economy.
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello announced Tuesday that $5.25 million in Pennsylvania Economic Growth Initiative funds had been awarded by Gov. Tom Corbett for four Chester...
Sheriff: These deputies super fit to serve
Annual fitness challenge produces 18 winners
Eighteen members of the Chester County Sheriff’s Office received recognition for their success in the annual fitness challenge.
If 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, five pull-ups, a double stair climb, a dummy drag and a 2.5 mile run aren’t the way you start your day, you probably don’t work for the Chester County Sheriff.
Of course, not all days...
Longwood Fire Co. welcomes new members
Three cadets complete 10-week course at Chester County Fire School
Bas de Vries (from left), Corey Denton and Chuck Simmers are new members of the Longwood Fire Company.
The Longwood Fire Company is pleased to announce that three new firefighters have joined its ranks.
A graduation ceremony for Corey Denton, Bas de Vries, and Chuck Simmers took place on Dec. 12 at the Wagontown Fire Company....
Borough police investigating hit-and-run accident
Victim said tractor-trailer struck her vehicle, kept going
Kennett Square Police said they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:26 p.m. at the intersection of Union and State Streets. The victim stated that she was waiting to make a left turn onto West State Street from South Union Street when her vehicle was hit by a tractor/trailer that continued...
PennDOT: Road spruce-ups continue through holidays
Scheduled work includes Kennett, New Garden Townships
Area roadwork has been scheduled this week, said an announcement on Friday, Dec. 20, from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). PennDOT wants motorists to be mindful of possible delays.
Utility installation on U.S. 1 in Concord Township will result in lane closure between Brinton Lake Road and Rt. 322 through Jan. 17. The...
