County offering residents shot at avoiding flu
Free clinic to be held during National Influenza Vaccination Week
Free flu vaccines will be offered Dec. 3 at the Chester County Library during National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Chester County plans to observe National Influenza Vaccination Week – Dec. 2 through Dec. 8 – appropriately: It’s offering a free flu vaccine clinic.
In an effort to highlight the importance of obtaining the...
Quick-thinking resident averts scam, police said
Impersonating resident’s grandson, caller allegedly needed money wired to Peru
Kennett Square police said a quick-thinking resident of Southview Avenue who became suspicious prevented a likely scammer from stealing money. Police said they hope residents will exercise caution when faced with a similar situation.
Police said the resident received a call on Monday from a person who identified...
Two die in Rt. 41 crash with tractor-trailer
Police said Wilmington pair had just left Mexican restaurant
KENNETT — A crash between an SUV and a tractor-trailer Sunday evening proved fatal for the two people in a gray Toyota Highlander, state police said this morning.
Police from the Avondale barracks said Matthew Petke, 39, of Wilmington, was attempting to make a left-hand turn to head south from the Taqueria Moroleon restaurant on Rt....
So many things to be thankful for
Just a few of things I’m thinking of this Thanksgiving
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Can you believe that Thanksgiving is a mere 4 days away? How quickly time flies! Weren’t we just complaining about how hot it was this summer?
I am thankful for so many things this November, though. I thought I’d list a few for you…
I am thankful that the election is O-V-E-R. Whatever...
Police arrest two for alleged drunken-driving
Kennett Square officers investigating two instances of criminal mischief
Kennett Square Police arrested Andrew Santaniello, 53, of Kennett Square for simple assault following an incident Oct. 29 at 8:30 p.m. in the 300 block of East Linden Street.
A Chadds Ford resident faces charges following a traffic stop in the 700 block of West State Street on Nov. 1; Kennett Square police said Michael...
New Garden police offer holiday anti-theft tips
Residents urged to let police know if they will be out of town
With the holiday season approaching, incidents of thefts and residential break-ins can take a sharp increase, said New Garden Township police. These incidents are often crimes of opportunity and can be reduced by following the tips below.
Always lock your vehicle, even in the garage. Place purchases and valuables out of sight, preferably...
Police seek help in case of murdered Marine
Buried in Kennett Square, he was unidentified for more than four decades
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
State police are looking for the public’s help to solve the 1968 murder of Cpl. Robert Daniel Corriveau.
For nearly 44 years, the remains of an unidentified murder victim lay in Longwood Cemetery, but the case was not forgotten, state police said.
On July 29, 2009,...
Suit: Attempts to avert foreclosure thwarted
Marshallton preservationist says bank rebuffed repeated efforts to modify mortgage
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Linda Kaat stands in front of the Marshallton home that is the subject of a foreclosure action.
Linda Kaat’s suit said her repeated efforts to avert the foreclosure of her Marshallton home were stymied by JPMorgan Chase representatives.
A Marshallton woman...
Drug deception to cost GlaxoSmithKline $90 million
State attorney general: Pa. will receive $4 million of Avandia settlement
State Attorney General Linda Kelly announced that Pennsylvania will receive $4 million of a national $90 million settlement with GlaxoSmithKline.
HARRISBURG –Pennsylvania will receive more than $4 million as part of a national settlement with GlaxoSmithKline that resolves allegations that the company unlawfully promoted...
La Comunidad announces expansion, fundraising plans
Officials from La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) announced Tuesday night an aggressive fundraising plan — seeking some $4 million over the next four years — to fund expansion of health and community services in southern Chester County.
“Today we celebrate a number of major accomplishments as we also honor LCH’s 40 years of service to the community,” said Alice Moorhead, Chair of the Board of...
