D.A. releases chilling statistics on heroin deaths
Monitoring just one facet of proactive approach to preventing tragedies, he says
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan discusses the launch of a Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) chapter in Chester County.
Two outcomes are likely for those who become addicted to heroin: They will overdose and die immediately or become addicted...
Kittappa files petitions to run in the 16th
Will challenge Houghton for Democratic nomination, winner faces Pitts in Nov.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A second Chester County congressional district will see a primary fight, as a Lancaster scientist has filed petitions to battle former State Rep. Tom Houghton for the Democratic nomination in the 16th Congressional District. The winner will face nine-term incumbent Republican U.S. Rep....
Orphans’ Court seeking extra ‘eyes and ears’
County’s Volunteer Guardianship Program looking for participants
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Diane P. Mulhearn (left), the Volunteer Guardianship Program coordinator, and Nancy Breuer, Assistant Orphans’ Court Administrator, review files for the program.
Some years back, a Chester County woman’s drug-addicted son, who had been appointed his mother’s guardian, began...
Cavities can be contagious
Bacteria related to tooth decay can be shared with loved ones
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
I hear it every day, “my mom had bad teeth, I guess I got this from her.” Perhaps that is true, but not in the way we may think. Researchers have found that dental disease causing bacteria can be transmitted from one person to another.
In the case of cavities, the bacteria...
Homeless man’s death offers somber reminder
After accepting help, 47-year-old opts to return to troubled lifestyle
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The sign doesn’t deter the homeless from setting up encampments in areas that are difficult to access but offer some protection from the elements.
State police from the Avondale barracks responded to the discovery of the body of Martin Rodriguez-Gonzales, 47, near Mill...
Promoting legacy of music, community outreach
Annual concert pays tribute to teen’s brave struggle with brain cancer
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A March 15 concert will pay tribute to Jonathan Martin Beech and continue his legacy of music and giving back to the community.
For seven years, a tribute to a teenage boy who exceled in academics as well as music and other extracurricular activities has grown in scope...
Student achievements celebrated at KCSD meeting
Superintendent applauds National Merit, National Hispanic Recognition honorees
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Kennett High Senior Kyle Werner, who is headed to the Naval Academy, presents the Student Council report at Monday night’s board meeting as Mark T. Tracy, assistant to the superintendent, looks on.
Student achievement took center stage at the monthly meeting of...
Kennett Twp. gun ordinance gets shot down
Defense attorney calls law unconstitutional; district judge dismisses citations
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Kennett Township ordinance on guns – described as a work-in-progress when enacted in September – apparently failed to pass muster in district court on Monday, March 10, when a magisterial district court judge dismissed two citations police issued to enforce...
CCAA collecting unused or under-appreciated art
Past board member’s collection, other works will anchor Renovation Sale
Works from the art collection of the late Madeline Lamb, a lawyer and former board member of the Chester County Art Association, will be sold during CCAA’s Renovation Sale from March 21-27.
If you have artwork that isn’t being seeing the light of day for whatever reason – it’s not your taste or you don’t have...
Oscars 2014: a lot of winners, some losers
Ellen was fab, night was too long and who wears shorts to the Oscars?
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
My Oscar 2014 Re-cap:
Ellen was HILARIOUS! I loved the pizza delivery bit and the selfie photo. She kept things upbeat and moving in an impossibly long schedule of presentations. WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE FOUR HOURS? I DO NOT CARE ONE BIT ABOUT EDITING, SHORT FILM, FOREIGN FILM,...
