Health Department: Tips on how to stay flu-free
County says vaccine best way to avoid widespread outbreak
The Chester County Health Department recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Updated at 1 p.m. to add new flu-vaccine clinic information
On the maps compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which tracks confirmed cases of the flu, areas depicted in solid brown signify “widespread activity” –...
Support offered to families with loved ones in system
New group aims to provide empathy, resources
A new support group aims to help families who have a loved one in the juvenile, county, state or federal justice systems.
If you have a loved in the juvenile, county, state, or federal justice system, you are not alone, and a new support group wants to ensure that you have access to needed resources.
A collaboration of the Coatesville Youth Initiative,...
County commissioners continue collegial, bipartisan trend
Minority commissioner reelected as vice-chair of three-member board
At Wednesday’s reorganization meeting, the county commissioners approved the nominations of Terence Farrell (center) for Ryan Costello (right) as chairman, and Kathi Cozzone (left) as vice-chair.
During a reorganization meeting on Wednesday, the Chester County Commissioners voted unanimously on 2013 leadership, continuing a...
New Garden police warn of so-called ‘Drano bombs’
Two devices detonated in Landenberg neighborhood this past week
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
New Garden Township Police are urging residents to be vigilant after two incidents of so-called “Drano” bombs being detonated this week.
A loud bang followed by a sickening sulfur smell on Sunday night awakened residents in a Landenberg home who fortunately escaped injury,...
Kennett fund-raiser taps into craft beer fervor
Historic Kennett Square is brewing up a winter beer festival.
Winterfest to feature offerings from at least 25 craft breweries
Historic Kennett Square is brewing another appetizing opportunity for craft beer lovers: the first annual Kennett Winterfest.
Modeled after the popular Kennett Brewfest, a fund-raiser held in September that usually sells out, Winterfest will enable participants to partake...
Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans
Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end
“Winter City” by Favi Dubo is one of the paintings that will be featured in a solo show with an opening reception on Thursday.
The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating.
Bernardon...
Op/Ed: Chester County’s priorities for 2013
There are challenges ahead, but a collaborative county government works to the benefit of all
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello.
The recent political landscape has, understandably, left many less than favorably impressed.
I believe your Chester County government, however, has proven to be an excellent example of collaborative, productive...
The ADA Seal of Acceptance – what does it mean?
American Dental Association’s seal means a product has been tested as effective
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Every day patients ask me what home care products they should use. While we always make recommendations based on individual needs and concerns, a good place to start is to look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.
Since 1930 The American...
Borough police link 16-year-old to burglary
Youth was referred to juvenile authorities for Dec. 12 break-in
The investigation into a burglary last month in the borough has led to an arrest, Kennett Square Police said Tuesday.
Police said a 16-year-old was referred to juvenile authorities on Dec. 27 for allegedly stealing cash from a residence in the 400 block of West State Street sometime between 4:20 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12.
State...
D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department, has moved to the Chester County Detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police...
