Prysock slated to replace retiring Laslo in E. Marlborough
Safety Committee suggests new crosswalks in Village of Unionville
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
Left to Right: Supervisor Bob Weer, Township Manager Jane Laslo, Supervisor Christine Kimmel, Asst. Township Manager Laurie Prysock, Supervisor John Sarro, and Supervisors’ chair Richard Hannum (Supervisor Eddie Caudill was not present ) celebrate the retirement of Laslo — after nearly...
Protecting yourself from online dating scams
Be wary if someone seems to be too good to be true
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
You’ve found the perfect man: he’s sweet, he’s sexy and he has a way with words that makes you swoon. But when you ask to see him does he shy away and reschedule again and again? Does he always ask about you and ignore your questions about him? Does he want to talk about your financials and your personal...
Have a great Fourth of July weekend, but be smart and be safe
With mostly good weather forecast (the lone concern is a chance of serious thunderstorms Friday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service) most area residents who haven’t opted to head out of town are likely ready for fun with friends and family over the long holiday weekend.
But — as state and local officials advise — a little bit of caution and common sense can keep the holiday...
State Police offer safe driving tips for holiday
The Christmas and New Years holiday season are heavily traveled holidays and the Pennsylvania State Police want everyone to enjoy the holiday season. Pennsylvania State Troopers in Troop J will be closely monitoring highway travel in Chester County over the holiday season especially where analysis has shown higher incidents of serious injury and fatal crashes.
Mosquito spraying: why doesn’t the county want to talk about it?
County needs to answer questions about spraying program
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The Kennett Township web site has two running headers at the top: “Monarch Butterfly population decline” and “Mosquito Spraying by Chester County Health Department 8/19/2015.”
Could these two occurrences be connected, as with bee colonies and insect-eating bird populations being...
Upland among first in area to install LookUp at ice hockey rink
The gold “LookUp” stripe warns ice hockey players they are near the boards — and Upland Country Day School is among the first in the Delaware Valley to install such a safety feature to its ice rink.
Historical references for similar visual cueing warning lines in baseball and football were researched to bolster the case for the safety line in hockey. This high-speed sport with unforgiving...
KHS’ After Prom strives to keep teens safe
Committee to hold Buckley’s fundraiser this week, Times announces donation incentive
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
KENNETT – The Kennett High School (KHS) After Prom Committee is working to raise $25,000 for its annual After Prom Party. The ‘Party of the Year’ will be held 11 PM Friday, April 24, thru 5 AM Saturday, April 25, 2015 at KHS; and is a free venue for hundreds...
State Police: stay safe for holidays
Christmas/New Years are heavily traveled holidays and the Pennsylvania State Police want everyone to enjoy the holiday season. Pennsylvania State Troopers in Troop J will be closely monitoring highway travel in Chester County over the holiday season especially where analysis has shown higher incidents of serious injury and fatal crashes.
Troopers will focus on serious traffic violations, such...
Concussion awareness – A mom’s perspective
New tech, early diagnosis, focused therapy & close recovery tracking yields promising results
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
You probably know someone with a concussion or perhaps, like me, are a parent of children who have had concussions. Concussions are never good news, but with nearly five million diagnosed annually, it seems like they really are everywhere. They can and do...
Officials: play it safe when it comes to fireworks
State safety and law enforcement officials are reminding citizens to follow the law and safety recommendations when enjoying fireworks displays during Fourth of July celebrations.
“The best way to safely enjoy fireworks is by viewing the large, professionally-run displays enjoyed in many communities,” said State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann. “If you do decide to use the smaller fireworks that...
