Potential pets on parade at pennyworth prices
Chester County SPCA inviting visitors to fall in love this weekend
If you want to capitalize on the research that shows people with pets enjoy longer, happier lives, the Chester County SPCA (CCSPCA) would like to assist.
This weekend, the nonprofit agency is sponsoring a two-day drive to boost adoptions, with extended hours from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, the SPCA will...
Trinity Chiropractic opens in Chadds Ford
Business in Olde Ridge Village celebrated grand opening Saturday
Dr. Joey Gaglioti (front, holding scissors) celebrates the Trinity Chiropractic ribbon-cutting with clients, guests, family and friends.
Trinity Chiropractic, a new Chadds Ford business located in Olde Ridge Village, held its grand opening on Saturday.
Dr. Joey Gaglioti, owner of Trinity Chiropractic, was joined by more than 50 local...
Security seminar free to school employees
Active-shooter program being offered Saturday in Glen Mills
The December 2012 shootout that killed 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Ct., forever changed the landscape of school security across the country.
Since then, school officials have tightened access to most area school buildings and scheduled forums and training sessions focused on making a similar...
Former jurist slammed with state prison term
Rita A. Arnold ordered to spend 16 to 32 months in jail
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold received a 16- to 32-month state prison sentence Tuesday in Chester County Court.
Stressing that “the oath we take to tell the truth” must mean something, a visiting judge issued an aggravating-range sentence to an embattled former...
20-year-old charged with drunken-driving in borough
Kennett Square Police made arrest after traffic stop
A traffic stop led to drunken-driving charges recently for a Toughkenamon man, Kennett Square Police said. Gustavo Castaneda-Mendoza, 20, was detained on Oct. 3 at 8:52 p.m. in the 600 block of West South Street and showed signs of intoxication, police said. Castaneda-Mendoza was released to a relative pending a summons from district court,...
Alleged gang member accused of murder attempt
Charges filed against second brother for Oct. 5 shooting, stabbing in New Garden
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Emmanuel “Criminal” Renteria faces charges that include criminal attempt homicide for his role in a gang-related melee that interrupted a child’s birthday party on Oct. 5 in New Garden Township.
About a week after taking two brothers into custody for their...
Swearing-in a homecoming for county resident
Former trooper, criminal supervisor, chief detective now chief deputy sheriff
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Court Judge Anthony A. Sarcione (from left) congratulates c and Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, who held the Bible during March’s swearing-in.
In a Chester County courtroom packed with supporters at the Justice Center, a veteran member of local law-enforcement...
Luminaries to shine light on after-school care
Kennett Area YMCA to participate in national observance
Two girls from the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley after-school program proudly display the luminary bags they created for the National initiative, “Lights on Afterschool.” This year’s event will take place on Thursday.
Hundreds of children in Brandywine Valley afterschool programs will be decorating luminaries, which will be put on display...
Putting Revolutionary War movements on map
Innovative presentation will focus on 1777 Philadelphia Campaign
Learn about Revolutionary War troop movement in your neighborhood through the lens of modern technology at a program on Tuesday night at the Chester County Library.
Sean Moir, a GIS analyst for Chester County, will host a program detailing the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign in Chester and Delaware Counties, which included three battles...
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA...
