Protestors push Pitts on immigration
Police break up peaceful Willowdale event after neighbor complains
Updated: 4:30, adds comment from Rep. Pitts.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
More than two dozen Chester County residents gathered Monday morning to tell U.S. Representative Joe Pitts (R-16) to support the proposed immigration reform bill in the U.S. House. The peaceful event was ultimately broken up by police after a neighbor...
County completes rock-solid 9/11 tribute
First-responders collect relics from 3 sites to memorialize at training center
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jim Werner (left), a Uwchlan Ambulance Corps EMT, and Ed Toner, past president of the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police, display the shale from the Flight 93 crash site that will be memorialized at the Chester County Public Safety Training Center in South Coatesville.
When...
Summer still centerstage for August Super Six
Fall can wait until…fall, no matter how tempting back to school talk might be
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The “Sunday Super Six” happening on the first Sunday of every month shows just how quickly time flies! I vehemently REFUSE to have August be a fall fashion forecast because it is still SUMMER. Even though the weather (overall) has been difficult and my children...
Chesco Big League All-Stars win state title
The Under 18 Chester County All-Stars celebrate their state championship.
After absorbing an 11-0 defeat by Crawford County in the Pennsylvania Big League State Championship winners’ bracket final, the District 28/Chester County 18U All-Stars turned around and snatched victory from defeat.
The District 28 All-Stars—which represent all of the Chester County Big League teams–rallied...
Jury commissioners taking fight to high court
Commonwealth Court denied bid to block law that has eliminated position
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
As expected, a three-judge Commonwealth Court panel denied the Pennsylvania State Association of Jury Commissioners’ bid to declare a law eliminating the office of jury commissioner unconstitutional, paving the way for an appeal to the state Supreme Court.
On Wednesday, the...
KAU 16U baseball wins state title
Overcoming personal loss, long-time Kennett/Unionville teammates find a way to win
The state champion Under 16 Little League Senior Baseball champions celebrate after winning the title, Monday. Back Row: Tucker Reese, Eric Takoushian, Andrew Jones, Joe Zirolli, Alex Pechin. First Row Standing: Seth Singer, Drew Jarmuz, Chris Tucker, Ryan Barrett, John Burns, Dan GarverKneeling L Eric Duerr, Kneeling...
County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile
Five townships produce first local evidence of virus in 2013, says Health Dept.
A Southern House Mosquito, one of a number of breeds of mosquitos known to carry the West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes trapped in Birmingham Township have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), the Chester County Health Department reported Thursday.
Tests on mosquitoes collected in Birmingham, Schuylkill, Thornbury,...
In Kennett Square, novel twist to National Night Out
Historic East Linden District uses event to express gratitude to police
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Borough Council Member Leon Spence (left) chats with Ethan Cramer, a board member of the Historic East Linden Project, during a recent celebration on East Linden Street.
The Historic East Linden District in Kennett Square has seen numerous positive changes in the last 10 years,...
Charges multiply against former foster parent
D.A. calls defendant, a former URA coach, ‘a wolf in sheep’s clothing’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A 1995 photo of Leroy K. Mitchell at age 42 may help identify other potential child sex-abuse victims, District Attorney Tom Hogan said.
Five additional child victims have surfaced in the sexual-abuse case against a former coach, foster parent, and corrections officer,...
Happy travelers lead to hotel accolades
Kennett Square’s Fairfield Inn & Suites earns honors
The staff at the Brandywine Valley Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Kennett Square is celebrating its recent awards for superior hospitality.
The smiles on the staff at the Brandywine Valley Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Kennett Square are even wider now, having contributed to back-to-back awards for the hotel,...
