Woman faces charges in child’s accident death
COATESVILLE — The mother of an eight-year-old girl who died in a car accident in 2015 faces charges of homicide by motor vehicle, police said.
City police said that Jennifer Trego had marijuana and an unprescribed prescription medication in her system when she was involved in a crash at Rt. 82 and Wagontown Road on Aug. 13, 2015. Police said she also had a suspended drivers license and no insurance...
Caln police seek help to find missing woman
Barbara Keenan
CALN — Township police are asking for help from the public to locate a missing Marcus Hook woman who has gone missing for nearly a week after a visit to Brandywine Hospital.
Police are trying to locate Barbara Keenan, almost a week after she sought treatment at the Brandywine Hospital on July 09. Police said Friday she has not been seen or heard from since she was discharged...
Obama expected to sign four Meehan bills
Congressman Pat Meehan looks on as Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signs the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act to send it to the President’s desk on Thursday.
President Barack Obama was expected to sign four bills authored by Rep. Patrick Meehan (R-7.) after all received broad bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate this week.
Three of the measures were included in landmark legislation...
Barrar rips DePasquale over VA audit report
A local State Representative is taking state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to task over his audit of care for the commonwealth’s military veterans.
DePasquale’s office audited the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and cited various issues with waiting lists, admissions and other issues preventing Pennsylvania’s veterans from getting the medical care they need.
The Wall That heals comes to Chester Co., July 28
The Wall That Heals, a half-size, mobile version of the VietNam Veterans Memorial, will come to Chester County on July 28.
EAST BRANDYWINE — The Wall That Heals, a 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be on display in Chester County from July 28th to 31st at East Brandywine Community Park. Part of a national tour, the replica memorial wall and accompanying mobile education...
Keystone FCU honors county’s ‘Shining Stars’
Avery Fink of Lionville Elementary.
WEST CHESTER — Keystone Federal Credit Union announces the winners in the Ninth Annual “Shining Star” Awards. The award was created to recognize students who have shown a noticeable improvement in academic performance, extra-curricular involvement, attendance, and classroom conduct throughout the school year.
Fund For Women announces 2016 grant winners
PENNSBURY — On the evening of Tuesday, June 14, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls, together with over 80 community leaders, nonprofit agencies and Chester County citizens, recognized its 2016 grant award recipients at the Grants Celebration at the Gables at Chadds Ford.
This year, 23 agencies were awarded funding, totaling a quarter of a million dollars. Please see the attached list...
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...
Local legislators back bipartisan state budget
Senate, Gov. must OK $31.55 billion state spending plan
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Correction: Adds Rep. Truitt’s vote.
It appears last year’s long, drawn out state budget process may be shorter — based on the bipartisan passage of a new $31.55 billion budget by the state House of Representatives, Tuesday, 132-68.
The budget was supported by seven Chester County State Representatives...
Firefighters advise extreme caution with fireworks
COATESVILLE – Independence Day, unfortunately, is one of the busiest days of the year for fire fighters. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year, and two out of five are fireworks-related incidents.
IAFF Local 3790 advises that the best way to enjoy fireworks and prevent injury is to watch a...
