Shop With The Sheriff, Dec. 6

WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff, Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, will extend her gift giving far beyond close family and friends this holiday season. She will host the first annual “Shop with the Sheriff” on Dec. 6 to benefit the Chester County Family Academy (CCFA) students and families. Chester County Sheriff’s cars and SUVs, complete with flashing lights and sirens, will escort...

AR-15 controversy hides real discussion

Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days. In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning...

County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike

Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor. The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint...