County Democrats endorse slate of candidates

Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Anthony Verwey, a partner at the Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees law firm in West Chester, was endorsed by the county Democrats for judge. Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate...

Police: Borough street-sweeper a hit ‘n run target

Witness reported Cadillac Escalade speeding from accident scene Kennett Square police said a white or cream-colored, speeding Cadillac Escalade hit the borough’s street-sweeper on Feb. 1 at 2:36 a.m. at West State Street and North Mill Road. Police said a witness followed the Escalade west on Baltimore Pike, left onto Scarlett Road, right onto Hillendale Road, and left onto Sharp Road but lost...

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presents commendations to (left) New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson and state Senator Dominic Pileggi for their efforts to create anti-gang legislation. WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering that would have been a nightmare...

Tax preparation that is free of stress, fees

Faith-based collaboration will provide IRS-certified volunteers The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is being run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville and will be available to Kennett area residents. Tax outreach is being offered to area residents who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), which is run by Life Transforming Ministries in Coatesville. Modeled...

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,...

Cosentino joins Chester County Futures

Chester County Futures’ New Director of Student Programs Giselle Cosentino. EXTON — Giselle Cosentino has been named the new Director of  Student Programs for Chester County Futures. Cosentino brings nearly 20 years of experience both working and volunteering in non-profit organizations across the country and an extensive educational background to Chester County Futures (Futures). Organization...

Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings

Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday. School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...

Continuing fruits of girl’s labors to fight cancer

Lemon Run, an offshoot of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, mobilizes community Troy Davis of Coatesville wants to beat Jay Scott in the Lemon Run – as well as pediatric cancer. The legacy of the plucky girl who famously turned a lemon into lemonade will continue Sunday as runners and walkers from the five-county area and beyond assemble to battle childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation...

Community Dental welcomes new doctors

Expansion of care coming, in partnership with La Comunidad Community Dental of Chester County welcomes three new dentists, Dr. Sofia Barroso, DMD (pictured left with Sterilization Technician Ruth Acosta),Dr. Steven Casella, DDS and Dr. Paula Stone (right) is pictured with Dental Assistant Carol Wroten. COATESVILLE — Chester County Community Dental Center celebrates its 10th anniversary this...

Blue Demons hit the ground running

Kennett boy’s soccer kicks it up a notch By Dave Conard  Sports Editor, KennettTimes.com   Kennett captain Connor Dalphon heads a ball in the Steel City tournament KENNETT SQUARE–Heading into his third season at the helm of the Blue Demons, head coach Dean Temple know what to expect when the Ches-Mont season gets underway later this week.   “We play in a brutally tough...