Update offered on New Garden Police relocation

Department is moving into new, temporary facility at same address The New Garden Township Police Department, which is relocating into a new, temporary modular facility at the same address, reports that the administration office phone (610-268-2907), fax (610-268-2886) and email are back in service. Police said  no interruptions in patrol operations or responses to emergency or non-emergency incidents...

Symbolic wreaths will pay tribute to veterans

Ceremony to take place at Oxford Cemetery on Saturday  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times On Saturday, Dec. 14, wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves in more than 850 communities across the country as part of the Wreaths Across America project. In Chester County, a ceremony will be held at Oxford Cemetery. Ask yourself what your life would be like were it not for the...

County commissioners approve 2014 budget

Spending plan does not necessitate tax increase Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Terence Farrell, and Kathi Cozzone unanimously approved a 2014 budget with no tax increase. As expected, the Chester County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2014 budget on Wednesday, a spending plan that holds the line on taxes for county residents. “This budget reflects Chester County’s...

Porcelain laminate veneers – something to smile about

You can create an entirely new smile in just a few visits By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times What is a veneer? For more than 20 years dentists have had the technology to create lifelike appearing veneers to give teeth a flawless appearance.  Also known as laminates, veneers are usually custom made from porcelain.  Porcelain veneers can make uneven or crooked teeth appear...

Firefighting couple finds fulfillment – and romance

Versatile pair must relocate,  leaving void at Longwood company Adam and Janell Cressman are urging area residents to join the Longwood Fire Company, where they found romance as well as fulfillment. The Longwood Fire Company is regretfully bidding farewell to a power couple that met on the job and will be relocating to Bucks County, officials said. Early next year, the company will have to replace...

Police: Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest

  On Sunday, Nov. 24, at 5:48 a.m., Kennett Square Police arrested Arturo Salinas-Oseguera, 24, of Kennett Square, for driving under the influence after a traffic stop in the 700 block of East Baltimore Pike.  Salinas-Oseguera was released pending a summons from district court. Kennett Square Police said they detained John Kasper, 28, of Coatesville, on Friday, Nov. 29, in the 100 block of...

W. Whiteland Police: Missing man returned home safely

Good Samaritan reportedly assisted him West Whiteland Township Police said Albert Dickerson, 92, who had been the focus of a missing person’s search, is safely back home. A 92-year-old  West Whiteland Township man who had  been the focus of a missing person’s search is safe and back at home,  West Whiteland Township Police said. Police said Albert Dickerson, who had been seen when he...

Nominations open for outstanding female advocate

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls seeking annual award-winner The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Kitchen Table Award. The award was established in 2011 to honor a member of the community who represents the fund’s mission and values, an “outstanding Chester County woman who has made substantive contributions through service and/or philanthropy...

Exton library urges shoppers to buy handmade

Third Annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 Shop local and handmade: That’s the advice of the Friends of the Chester County Library (CCL), which is sponsoring CCL’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.14. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will be stationed throughout the main Exton library as well as in the Struble meeting room. Craft-makers will include a variety of jewelers,...

New Garden Police to move short distance

Department will relocate to another modular facility at same address Relocation from this modular building to a new one at the same address will not interrupt patrol operations but will affect some administrative operations. To escape from mold-infested digs, the New Garden Township Police Department is scheduled to move into a new temporary modular facility on Wednesday, Dec. 11. The new building...