County shifting into flood-recovery mode
5.5 inches of rain prompts evacuations, more than 60 water rescues
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
With so much water all around, these horses at Castle Rock Farm in Pocopson Township have plenty of time for reflection. Photo by Dave Lichter
The water is receding, and now the necessary mop-up will begin. And if county officials had their way, no one would be on the roads right...
Political news and notes: 2014 legislative races kicking off
Final write-in results show poor turnout, participation in 2013
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The political news cycle never seems to end these days, on the heels of the final write-in election results being posted Friday, we have a batch of new candidate announcements or pending announcements in 2014 state legislative races — and even, it seems — an early hint about a 2016 race.
First...
Local firefighters honored at fundraiser
Master of Ceremonies Del Bittle shares a moment with firefighters from the West Bradford Fire Company, during a special event Saturday to honor local volunteer firefighters.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Hundreds of local residents, elected officials and community members came together Saturday night to honor local volunteer firefighters serving a number of local towns at a special, highly-attended fundraising...
Decade-long investment in county’s urban-centers celebrated
Flanked by the county commissioners - Kathi Cozzone (from left), Ryan A. Costello and Terence Farrell - Kennett Square Manager Brant Kucera displays the borough's $676,000 grant award.
Kennett Square gets additional $3 million for Gateway Project
By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, KennettTimes.com
The fact that a large portion of more than $48 million in county funds went underground did...
