Tips to avoid home-improvement fraud
D.A. urges vigilance to avoid victimization
Willistown Police Chief John M. Narcise warns: “If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is.”
As summer temperatures soar, home-improvement scams can be a hot commodity, and Chester County District Attorney is offering some tips to avoid getting burned.
“Homeowners need to be vigilant when entering into home improvement contracts,”...
Commissioners ax jury commissioners’ post – again
Two Republicans continue opposition to job; lone Democrat disagrees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Democratic Jury Commissioner Martha Smith listens as Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello explains why he plans to vote to eliminate the elected position Smith has held for more than 13 years.
The roller-coaster ride for Chester County’s two jury commissioners continued...
Breezes net windfall for Toughkenamon couple
They won Balloon Festival’s debut Landowner Appreciation Raffle
Lucky landowners Joe (counterclockwise from top right) and Billie Teti display their winnings with their daughter Michelle and their grandchildren: Jamison, 10; Mollie, 3; and Colin, 7.
On June 15, while participating in a mass launch during the annual Chester County Balloon Festival, the prevailing breezes prompted a hot-air balloon...
Chester County SPCA seeking to share surplus
Weekend ‘Adopt-a-Thon’ includes reduced fees for potential pets
The animal rescue business is going a little too well at the moment, according to officials at the Chester County SPCA. A surplus of adoption-ready pets has prompted the nonprofit to run a weekend special in an effort to reduce its population.
“The love of an animal is priceless. And now the Chester County SPCA makes it more...
Borough police: Three firearms stolen in burglary
Investigators said one Glock handgun has been recovered
Kennett Square Police are investigating a burglary that allegedly occurred at a residence in the 700 block of Hornblende Avenue between 7 p.m. on June 14 and 6 a.m. on June 15. Taken in the burglary were two Glock handguns, one Smith and Wesson revolver, cash, jewelry, and checkbooks, police said. Acting on information received during...
5th-, 6th-graders invited to submit book essay
Library of Congress contest wants input on reading that had impact
The Chester County Library System has been selected to participate in this year’s summer essay contest sponsored by the Library of Congress. This contest is held in conjunction with public libraries in the mid‐Atlantic region, encouraging rising fifth- and sixth-grade students to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact...
Time for the Summer Bucket List
Now that Summer is here, time to share my plans
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Ah, summer. Warm days, sultry nights, the beach, fun, friends and, of course, a list of to-do items:
In Harrisburg, seven big days ahead
Corbett’s legacy and whether your state legislator will have a lot of explaining to do
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
By all accounts, it’s going to be a busy week in Harrisburg — as the state legislature has just a week to get a lot of work done.
Of course, the question is what will get done? And how much Republican-on-Republican political violence will be involved?
Going into this...
Landenberg student earns continued support
Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau wants to encourage her veterinary studies
Katherine Sharon (from left) is shown accepting her first scholarship in 2011 from Farm Bureau President Dan Miller and Vice President Joe Fecondo.
The Chester Delaware County Farm Bureau takes pride in providing modest scholarships to students who will be attending colleges as a way to encourage them to bring their expertise...
Free children’s summer art program returns
Hour-long classes will be held at the Garage; walk-ins welcome
Teachers will have different art projects prepared each day during the free, seven-week program for children at the Garage.
Starting on Monday for seven weeks, the Chester County Art Association is once again offering free summer art camps at The Garage Youth and Community Center in Kennett Square, courtesy of a local donor and...
