66-year-old De. man dies after being hit by car
Victim reportedly darted into road; New Garden Police don’t expect charges
A 66-year-old Delaware man died of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car on Friday, Dec. 27, New Garden Township Police said.
Police said they responded at 5:43 p.m. in between the 6600 and 6700 block of Limestone Road for a collision between a Pontiac sedan and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, officers located...
Can you sum a resolution up in one word?
No list for 2014, just one word — and it’s a challenge
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I read many blogs on a regular basis and one of my favorites is “The Happiness Project” by Gretchen Rubin. (She wrote a best-selling book by the same title.) Her idea for a New Year’s Resolution is brilliant, so, I figured I would share and ask for your opinion.
Every year, if you...
Ex-jurist reports to chemo treatment, not prison
Superior Court puts Rita A. Arnold’s state jail sentence on hold
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Superior Court decision has enabled Rita A. Arnold, a former magisterial district judge, to continue with her chemotherapy treatment, not report to state prison.
An embattled former Chester County magisterial district judge got a Christmas Eve reprieve from the Superior Court,...
State to fund four county development projects
WEST CHESTER — Despite it being a time when state economic development funding has become sparse, Chester County has been awarded funds for four projects to create local jobs and boost the county’s economy.
County Commissioners’ Chairman Ryan Costello announced Tuesday that $5.25 million in Pennsylvania Economic Growth Initiative funds had been awarded by Gov. Tom Corbett for four Chester...
Longwood Fire Co. welcomes new members
Three cadets complete 10-week course at Chester County Fire School
Bas de Vries (from left), Corey Denton and Chuck Simmers are new members of the Longwood Fire Company.
The Longwood Fire Company is pleased to announce that three new firefighters have joined its ranks.
A graduation ceremony for Corey Denton, Bas de Vries, and Chuck Simmers took place on Dec. 12 at the Wagontown Fire Company....
12 Days of Christmas for the fashionable
Editor’s note: as a bit of a holiday gift to you, our own Kelly Hockenberry has updated the 12 Days of Christmas for modern sensibilities (and maybe a hint or two). Enjoy!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
Some rain boots from Bur-ber-ry!
On the second day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
2 leather gloves
And some rain...
Wrong-way driver accused of almost hitting patrol car
New Garden Township Police say Lincoln University man was drunk
On Dec. 15, at 11:19 p.m., a New Garden officer on patrol in the 900 block of West Cypress Street observed a vehicle travelling westbound in the eastbound lanes that almost collided with the patrol vehicle, police said. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, Andrew Diemedio, 20, of Lincoln University, had an odor of alcohol,...
Pennsylvania launches designated-driver initiative
Inspired by young ensign’s death, campaign aims to prevent similar tragedies
State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan was one of the speakers at a news conference announcing Pennsylvania’s participation in a designated-driver campaign to prevent tragedies on state roadways.
On July 22, 2000, U.S. Navy Ensign John R. Elliott, just two months out of the Naval Academy, was killed in Salem County,...
Hogan announces new prescription drug drop off boxes
10 locations around Chester County make it easier dispose of unwanted prescriptions
Various county officials inspect the medication drop box located in the Sheriff’s Office at the Chester County Justice Center, including (from left to right): Cathy Dugan from Kacie’s Cause, Lt. Kevin Dykes of the Chester County Detectives, Sheriff Carolyn B. Welsh, District Attorney Tom Hogan, State Representative...
The winery tasting room – what exactly is that?
Note to readers: this is the first installment of what we expect to be a monthly column on wine — focusing on Chester County wineries, their products and offering a little guidance about wines, how they’re made, sold and differences between varieties.
By Lele Galer and Alicia Lyons, Special to The Times
Most wineries around the world have tasting rooms which are designed for you to try...
