Agencies offering free job-seeking help
Opportunities range from seminars to networking sessions
Having trouble finding a job? Chester County’s PA CareerLink has added services to facilitate the process.
Applicants must have a resume and meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirements. To schedule an eligibility determination, contact the PA CareerLink-Chester County at 610-384-9393 or visit www.pacareerlinkchesco.org.
A free women’s...
Earth Day a platform for environmental award
Stroud Water Research Center building achieves highest green-building honor
The Moorhead Environmental Complex at the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale has received the nation’s highest ranking for green building. Photo courtesy of Halkin Mason Photography
In keeping with the spirit of Earth Day, the Stroud Water Research Center in Avondale announced a major global-friendly achievement...
Attempted abduction of teen at bus stop reported
Police said 14-year-old girl kicked suspect to escape grip
State police from the Avondale barracks said a Hispanic male in his early 20s attempted to abduct a teen who had just gotten off a school bus on Rt. 41 in Avondale a little after 3 p.m. on Friday.
The 14-year-old girl said the man approached her from behind, grabbed her wrist, and put his hand over her mouth, police said. She was...
Chase across state lines leads to more charges
Kennett Square man must now answer to Delaware authorities, too
On April 10, Kennett Square officers arrested Simon Tapia-Ramirez, 35, of Kennett Square, charging him with theft, receiving stolen property, theft from a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, and traffic offenses for an incident that occurred between 5:34 and 7 a.m. in the 100 block of East Cedar Street, police said.
Officers ended...
Avondale man accused of lewdness pattern
Police said he routinely exposed himself to females near University of Delaware
Jason W. Grubbs, 39, of Avondale, is accused of repeatedly exposing himself to women around the University of Delaware campus in Newark, De.
For nearly two years, an Avondale man who made a habit of exposing himself to women ranging in age from 16 to 59 near the University of Delaware campus managed to elude authorities,...
Police: Prevent abuse by safely disposing of drugs
Area departments participating in Take Back Initiative on Saturday
This week is the ideal time to clean out your medicine cabinets: Several area police departments are participating Saturday in the National Drug Take Back Initiative.
Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the program provides a safe opportunity for disposing of unwanted medication, an option that helps prevent...
10 charged with heroin dealing
Eight alleged to have been dealing deadly drug in southern Chester County
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
State, county and local police announced the arrests of 10 individuals on charges of selling heroin. From left, top: Alejandro Guzman, John Anderson, bottom, from left, William Jones and Kyle Kellner
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Monday a series of 10 arrests this month...
Mock crash: sobering reality check for teens
D.A. wishes every high school would present similar program
By Kathleen Brady, Managing Editor, The Times
As the Rustin High student body watches, first-responders work to extricate the students trapped in the vehicle during the mock crash exercise.
The two blood-splattered Bayard Rustin High student drivers managed to crawl from the wreckage of their two-car crash behind the school, but several...
Blanketing the borough with blooms, beauty
Art show, plant sale, fitness activities among Saturday’s offerings
The Kennett Beautification Committee will hold its 48th Annual Plant Sale on Saturday.
Kennett Square welcomes the return of Art on the Square on Saturday, with a juried outdoor display that brings art, vintage pieces, and fine crafts along the sidewalks of downtown Kennett Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also on Saturday,...
Considering our own perception of the image in the mirror
http://youtu.be/XpaOjMXyJGk
Dove video demonstrates difference between how we see ourselves and how others do
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
This video stopped me in my tracks.
I am ashamed to admit that I am guilty of having a very self-critical attitude about my looks.
I would like to blame the society that we live in, but that’s a cop out. I have no problem teaching my boys to...
