County earns Distinguished Budget Presentation award for 25 years
Mark Rupsis, Chester County Chief Operating Officer, and Julie Bookheimer, Chester County Finance Director, with the latest in the collection of Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards that the County has earned consecutively over the past 25 years.
WEST CHESTER — The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has named...
Caln police seek knife-wielding robber
CALN — Township police are seeking a knife-wielding robber who victimized a township resident outside of their Jennifer Drive home, Late Monday.
Police say they are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on June 20 at about 10 p.m. in the 300 block of Jennifer Drive. The victim was approached by a suspect wielding a knife who had been hidden in bushes outside of the victim’s residence....
CCIU’s Early Intervention making a big difference
DOWNINGTOWN — At age four, Hunter Graham did not speak. He was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and was non-verbal. Now, two years later, he will attend kindergarten at Fern Hill Elementary School in West Chester thanks to Early Intervention services.
Hunter’s journey, though not over, has been an amazing one for his parents, Amy and Sean Graham. Amy said that her son might still...
Lewis, Truitt unite to help Safe Harbor
Nick Deminski, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74), Mary Robins, Eric Ciarrocchi and Rep. Dan Truitt (R-156) gathered after dropping off crates full of drinks to Safe Harbor in West Chester Borough.
WEST CHESTER — On Friday morning, Reps. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) and Dan Truitt (R-156) participated in a food rescue with Fiorenza’s Food for Friends (F4) for the benefit of local homeless shelters.
“Through...
CCDC celebrates graduation with former Eagle
Jon Runyon encourages grads to keep battling challenges
By Bob Ludwig, Special to The Times
CCDC graduate Cody and his dog Claire walk in the commencement on June 8.
COATESVILLE – Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 330 pounds, former Philadelphia Eagle Jon Runyon casts a large shadow.
Even Runyon, the commencement speaker for the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) graduation, could not overshadow...
Chesco presents $25K check to County Food Bank
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $25,000 to representatives from the Chester County Food Bank this week, at the Food Bank’s headquarters in Exton. The funds are part of the County’s annual appropriations to organizations and non-profits, and the check was presented in anticipation of the opening of the Food Bank’s Fresh2You Mobile Market later this month.
Commissioner...
Dinniman introduces bill to regulate electronic billboards
State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19)
State Senator Andy Dinniman has introduced legislation calling for more thorough guidelines regarding the placement of large electronic and digital billboards alongside roadways and nearby local communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Senate Bill 1301 calls for local municipalities to conduct public hearings before approving such billboards. Under the legislation, the...
Downingtown students raise money for K-9 unit
Deputy Sheriff Dan Mccole, K-9 Nero, Deputy Sheriff Mike Sarro, Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh, Shamona Creek fourth grade teacher Cathy Tomlinson, Shamona Creek Principal Norma Jean Welsh, Downingtown Area School District Superintendent Lawrence Mussoline and Deputy Sheriff Harry McKinney.
DOWNINGTOWN — Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh and some of her K-9 deputies visited Shamona Creek...
Sudden storm rips through county
Thousands left without power, trees downed
A powerful line of thunderstorms raced through Chester County at midday, leaving more than 10,000 people without power some of whom may not see restoration until Thursday — and various trees and branches down on local roadways.
The morning’s bright sunshine and clear skies suddenly gave way to blackened skies and strong winds, gusting up to 45 MPH...
Dinniman announces $80K in local history grants
State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19)
State Senator Andy Dinniman announced that eight cultural and historic organizations in Chester County were awarded a total of $81,232 in state funding last week from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).
“Our history is very much alive in Chester County thanks largely to historical organizations, societies, and museums that ensure that it...
