Benefactor’s largesse: from soup to nuts
Wegmans steps up to fill Food Bank’s bare cupboards
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A high-energy crew of Wegmans employees formed an assembly line inside the warehouse of the Chester County Food Bank, where they sorted the donation of 18,000 pounds of food.
The crew of about 15 employees from Wegmans’ Downingtown supermarket demonstrated well-honed skills, juggling cartons,...
Consumer advocates warn of electricity scams
Fraudulent door-to-door, telephone solicitations are prevalent
A proliferation of electricity scams through door-to-door and telephone solicitations have prompted a warning from Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson and the Office of Consumer Advocate.
“In some recent incidents, sales people have been pushing consumers into choosing...
Get front-row seat at Back Alley Theater
Popular, independent film series continuing in Kennett Square
For bargain entertainment, it’s hard to beat the Kennett Flash, where a popular independent, film series is continuing in the Back Alley Theater.
On Thursday, March 28, the offering is “The Other Son,” tells the story of two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who discover they were accidentally switched at birth. It’s...
For second time, county gets top bill of health
National study puts Chesco at No. 1 in state rankings
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello are applauding a new study that ranked county as “healthiest” in Pennsylvania.
Less than two weeks before the county prepares to celebrate National Public Health Week starting on April 1, it has received...
Message prompts security blitz at high school
Police said extra precautions taken in response to wording that included March 20 date
Updated at 12:30 p.m. to add comment from superintendent
Authorities put extra security measures in place Wednesday morning at Kennett High School in response to a message discovered in a school bathroom on Monday.
A disturbing message with a date of March 20 that was discovered Monday in a bathroom at Kennett...
Op/Ed: Chester County government prepared for emergencies
New plan, developed in-house, provides for county services when disaster strikes
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Being prepared for all emergencies is a daunting task for those elected officials responsible for the safety and well-being of their constituents but planning for such emergencies is necessary.
Some months ago the county commissioners took steps to develop...
IRS review letter an alert to identity theft
Victim learns that someone used her Social Security number to file for refund
Police are investigating a couple of thefts and a case of identify theft.
The Internal Revenue Service surprised a resident of the 100 block of West Mulberry Street with a letter stating that the agency was reviewing her 2012 tax return before issuing a refund, Kennett Square police said.
The scrutiny was apparently...
Free bus offered for breast-cancer event
La Comunidad Hispana coordinating transportation to Phila. program
La Comunidad Hispana is coordinating free bus transportation to the Susan G. Komen’s Latinas United for the Cure event at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on Saturday.
The free program, which is open to everyone, includes bus transportation and lunch paid for by the Komen organization. To reserve a spot or to receive additional...
Crowd gathers to honor 2 New Garden officers
One was applauded for DUI enforcement, the other for overall exemplary service
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Police Officer Mario Raimato (right) holds the plaque he received from Police Chief Gerald R. Simpson, which honored his as 2012 Police Officer of the Year.
It wasn’t soccer fields or sewage tanks that drew the crowd to the New Garden Township supervisors’...
Exhibits to focus on landscapes, animals
Two shows to open this week at Chester County Art Association
“Chester County Fox” is one of the paintings by Sandra Severson that will be displayed at the Chester County Art Association.
The Chester County Art Association will celebrate the opening of two new exhibits with a public reception on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
A juried show, “Poetic Landscapes,” and a solo show of paintings...
