State, local officials warn of possible flooding

First, it snowed. A lot. And now a combination of warmer than normal temperatures and rain threaten to turn last week’s snowstorm into this week’s flooding headaches. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) is reminding citizens to monitor local forecasts this week for possible flooding due to snow melt and rain. Right now, widespread river flooding is not forecast. However,...

My HS senior son is ready, but am I?

Senioritis doesn’t just impact students, but parents, too By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times My oldest child will be graduating from Unionville High School in a few months and I am not handling it very well. While I am excited for him to experience this next stage in life, I can’t help but selfishly wish that time would slow down a bit. I was chatting with a friend at the Y this...

Chesco GOP: Rivera gets nod in 158th; Toomey offers praise

The county’s Republicans gathered Thursday night to endorse a wide slate of candidates — with little in the way of drama, as the vast majority of candidates were incumbents running without primary opposition. The one in-county race that was contested — the three-way fight for the 158th State House District endorsement — went to Kennett Square attorney Lenny Rivera, who seeks to face off...

Calling all chefs: UWSCC Chocolate Festival needs YOU!

A call for category entries – amateurs, restaurants and students:  Brownies, cakes, cupcakes, cookies & candies are all a part of the competitive fun   KENNETT SQUARE – It’s nearly February and that means the extremely popular Kennett Chocolate Lover’s Festival is almost here, and the United Way of Southern Chester County (UWSCC) needs YOU! On Sunday February 21st,, Kennett High...

What To Do: Get revved up for Auto Show

Also: Wyeth on display & will Phil see his shadow? By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Whether you’re a die-hard automobile fan, someone considering buying a new auto or just a person with a casual interest in modern vehicles, you should definitely consider visiting the 2016 Philadelphia International Auto Show which is running from January 30-February 7 at the Pennsylvania Convention...

Chesco Dems back Sestak, Parrish, Balchunis and Hartman

The county’s Democratic Party made key endorsements in the U.S. Senate race as well in three local congressional races at its annual party convention, Wednesday night, backing Joe Sestak for Senate and Michael Parrish in the 6th District, Mary Ellen Balchunis in the 7th District and Christina Hartman in the 16th District. Additionally, the committee endorsed Josh Shapiro for Attorney General...

Hogan: nearly two tons of prescription drugs collected in 2015

West Goshen Police Chief Joe Gleason, State Rep. Becky Corbin and Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan with one of the many prescription drug collection boxes located around the county. Hogan said Friday that the program collected nearly two tons of drugs in 2015. WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Friday that 3,747 pounds of prescription drugs were collected...

Op/Ed.: Thank you to heroes who served public during budget standoff

Local human service agencies found ways to keep on serving without state money By Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone & Michelle Kichline, Commissioners, Chester County Chester County Commissioners (from left) Kathi Cozzone, Michelle Kichline and Terence Farrell. When Gov. Tom Wolf and the State Legislature were unable to reach a state budget agreement by July 1, 2015, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania...

On Stage: Strong voices in spotlight locally this week

Break out of the winter blues with some hot local music By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Breaking Benjamin The weekend’s abundance of standout live music gets off to a good start on January 29 and continues the next day with five concerts featuring acts that have an emphasis on strong vocal performances — Breaking Benjamin, Nalani & Sarina, René Marie, Garland Jeffreys and...

‘War’ is over; suspect surrenders

Kenneth ‘War’ Wylie Sought for more than three months on witness intimidation charges, Kenneth ‘War” Wylie of Coatesville surrendered to authorities, Tuesday. Wylie, 25, had been sought on charges that he and his girlfriend, Chanel Turner, who was an employee of the Chester County Juvenile Probation Department threatened a potential witness in a drug case against Wylie.