DUI offender convicted – for 4th time
Prosecutor said drugs prompted driver to park in left lane of Turnpike
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
On March 17, a Franklin County driver stopped his car in the passing lane of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, initiating a series of events that eventually landed him behind bars, authorities said.
On Tuesday night, after a two-day trial, a Chester County jury deliberated for less...
Tourism officials applaud return of Gaelic games
Four-day tournament in late July likely to generate $1.5 million in revenue
Competitors display their skills during a contest at the 2012 Continental Youth Championships in Chicago.
Hurling is coming back to Chester County full force in late July, and tourism officials will be throwing down a welcome mat in response.
The Continental Youth Championships (CYC), a four-day Gaelic games tournament...
I bet you didn’t know…they were dentists
From grape juice to the OK Corral, dentists have made their mark in surprising ways
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentistry is a profession full of interesting (not the adjective my husband usually uses) people. I thought it might be entertaining to track down some of the more famous (infamous?) dentists.
Paul Revere: Everyone knows Paul Revere was a silversmith who...
Kennett project recognized for sustainability
This Kennett Township property features a sustainable landscape project newly certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative.
KENNETT – A township resident, Margot Taylor, is leading a pilot sustainable landscape project newly certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative™ (SITES™) for its sustainable site design, construction and maintenance.
The project, on a township property, joins 11...
Register of Wills willing to make house calls
Certain documents can be brought to those who are unable to travel
Proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way, Chester County now will send representatives to hospices, nursing facilities, and private homes to execute certain legal documents, the county said Monday.
The service, which involves securing marriage licenses and notarizing power-of-attorneys, will be provided for those...
Pa. to receive nearly $2 million in drug settlement
Company accused of false Medicaid claims for Xenaderm, which lacked FDA approval
State Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced a settlement Monday with a company accused of filing false claims to Medicaid for an unapproved drug.
Pennsylvania reached a multi-million-dollar settlement with Healthpoint Ltd and DFB Pharmaceuticals to resolve allegations that Healthpoint caused false claims to be...
State police: Man’s stolen-car report bogus
Kennett Square police investigating hit-and-run, criminal mischief
Kennett Square police are investigating two incidents of criminal mischief and a hit-and-run.
State police from the Avondale barracks have filed charges against a 48-year-old Christiana man, who is accused of making false reports to law enforcement. Police said Thomas W. Myers erroneously reported that his vehicle had been stolen...
Quenching thirst for beer – and its history
Victory Brewing Co. co-founder entertains crowd at CFHS
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Victory Brewing Company, shares more beer samples and conversation after his well-received lecture at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Bill Covaleski, co-founder of Downingtown’s thriving Victory Brewing Company, owes a considerable amount of debt; fortunately...
New! Exciting! The Sunday Super Six
Six items that tell you what I’m thinking about
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Welcome to the first installment of the “Sunday Super Six!” Sounds exciting, huh?
On the first Sunday of each month, I will highlight the six things foremost on my mind. I have a feeling it will become as popular as Letterman’s Top Ten.
Here it goes…
1. ENOUGH with this cold, grey, dreary...
2013 Phila. Flower Show catering to variety of tastes
Cuisine from Kennett Square will be among highlights
An installation by an artistic team from the Chester County Art Association, entitled “Hockney’s Haven” and inspired by a David Hockney painting, will be displayed at the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show.
When the 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show opens Saturday, March 2, in the city’s Convention Center, Chester County will be well-represented,...
