Students learn history, get tour of county Justice Center
. Retired Capt. Joseph Carbo poses with students from West Chester Christian School.
Assault with a ham sandwich has landed some unwitting schoolchildren in the slammer recently – as least figuratively
Those unfamiliar with the legal perils of using lunch to mimic fisticuffs probably haven’t experienced the Chester County courthouse tour of Joseph Carbo, a retired captain with the Chester County...
Merry Christmas
From all of us at The Times, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
Like you, we plan to spend the holidays with friends and family — and hope to avoid spending much time staring at a screen. Unless major news breaks, we’ll be keeping quiet until Tuesday morning.
Drive smart, drive safe and most importantly, drive sober this holiday
Local officials are reminding motorists to be smart when it comes to driving this holiday season — especially with varying forecasts of potential snow/freezing rain/sleet during the holiday week. But all emphasize: don’t drink and drive.
The Pennsylvania State Police will be stepping up DUI patrols and checkpoints across the commonwealth this weekend and next.
Recorder of Deeds office steps up to help veterans
Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery meets with staff at the Mary E. Walker Home.
COATESVILLE — There will be no rain-soaked veterans in Coatesville this Christmas! More than 125 veterans residing at the LZ II and Mary E. Walker House on the grounds of the Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center were gifted brand new umbrellas as part of Chester County Recorder of Deeds Rick Loughery and his...
Chesco to invest in local tech startups
Members of the Chester County Retirement Board sign a resolution that establishes Venture Chesco, a partnership with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania to invest $4 million in emerging and growing companies located in, or willing to locate to Chester County. Seated left to right: Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell; Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Michelle...
GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill...
Good Samaritan and Bridge of Hope complete merger
Two established non-profits that serve the homeless population of Chester and Lancaster Counties – Good Samaritan Shelter and Bridge of Hope Lancaster & Chester Counties – announce the official merger that uniquely positions the organizations to provide a full range of services to address homelessness.
The new organization has been re-named Good Samaritan Services to reflect the progressive...
Hero Fund honors outgoing president
Outgoing Hero Fund president John ‘J.D.’ DiBuonaventuro (center) holds one of framed commendations he received. With him is Neil Vaughn (from left), Butch Dutter, Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh, James Vito, Robert Kagel and Tom Hogan.
The board president of the Chester County Hero Fund insisted that he wanted no fuss when he stepped down after 17 years in that position on Wednesday, Dec. 6. His...
Two charged in infants’ deaths
Jamal Bailey (left) and William Gardner (right) were charged Thursday in the deaths of two infants under their care.
Two county men have been charged in the deaths of infants under their care — one earlier this year and another exactly one year ago — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday.
Jamal Bailey, 41 of Downingtown, has been charged with homicide for administering...
New kayak racks installed at Kerr Park
The new kayak rack and information kiosk in Kerr Park.
DOWNINGTOWN — Kayakers at Kerr Park now have an easier way to access the Brandywine Creek thanks to a partnership between the Brandywine Conservancy, Downingtown Borough’s Park and Recreation Commission, and the Lionville Boy Scout Troop 220. Working together, staff and volunteers installed a canoe and kayak storage rack and an information...
