Coatesville resident addresses state lawmakers

Debbie Willett (second from left) is joined in Harrisburg by Karen Brenneman (from left), former director of the Family Outreach Program at Child and Family Focus, Inc., a nonprofit advocacy agency; Rep. Tim Hennessey, who invited Willett to speak; and Deb McKinley, a grandparent from the support group. Debbie Willett, who runs a GrandFamilies support group in Chester County, spoke in Harrisburg...

Threatening letter dooms bid for more freedom

Chester County judge rules that killer’s language ‘raises concerns’ By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A threatening letter written recently by a former county resident acquitted of heinous crimes in 1980 by reason of insanity doomed his request for increased privileges at his annual commitment hearing. After reviewing testimony in the hearing for Richard Greist, Chester...

Jobs broker heralds seminar, partnership

County’s Hire One will offer free March 4 employment session in Exton Gary W. Smith (left), president and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council and Kevin Robins, CEO of the Midatlantic Employers’ Association, applaud their new partnership. Hire One, an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council, is announcing an employment seminar as well as a new partnership. The...