County swearing-in spotlights two new jurists

10 take oath of office, including Judges Patrick Carmody, Jeffrey R. Sommer By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Patrick Carmody (left) and Jeffrey R. Sommer are the newest additions to the Chester County bench. A swearing-in ceremony rescheduled from Friday played out in Chester County Court on Monday with the black robes of two new judges dominating the spotlight. Four row officers...

County’s Veterans Court celebrates graduate

Program offers rigorous, diversionary treatment tailored to military By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County Senior Court Judge Thomas G. Gavin (left), who oversees the county’s Veterans Court, congratulates its newest graduate, Louis A. Freda II. A 30-year-old Chester County Marine was admittedly operating on a short fuse on Nov. 13, 2010 – the day he ended up...

Carmody gets GOP judicial nod, as party stresses ‘unity’

MacQueen wins only other contested race for County Controller Patrick Carmody offers thanks to members of the Chester County Republican Committee, Thursday, after being endorsed for Judge, Court of Common Pleas by the party. Carmody earned the nod, Thursday night, after Allison Bell Royer withdrew citing the need for party unity. By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times WEST GOSHEN — Although it was...