Armed robbery reported at Caln Dollar General
CALN — Township police report a man robbed the Dollar General store in the Shoppes at Barley Sheaf Tuesday evening.
According to police, the man, described as white or Hispanic, 5-foot-6, 150 pounds, with a thin mustache, allegedly approached the cashier and pulled up his shirt to display a revolver and demanded money.
Falling tree kills Kennett man in Caln
CALN — A Kennett Square man was killed Monday morning when a tree fell on his vehicle as he was driving south on North Caln Road, Township Police said.
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...
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....
Caln man charged with sexually abusing children
Christopher Guiseppe
A Caln man faces charges that he sexually abused three children under age 10 and authorities say they worry that he might have abused more children and are asking the public to come forward if they have additional information.
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of Christopher Guiseppe Thursday on charges that he sexually abused multiple children.
Urban affairs committee looks at blight in Chester County
House panel tours Downingtown, Caln, Coatesville and Parkesburg
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The State House Urban Affairs Committee prepares to hold a hearing on the impact of blight in Chester County, Wednesday at Coatesville City Hall.
COATESVILLE — The State House’s Urban Affairs Committee held a special hearing in the city Wednesday to address economic development and the ongoing...
Coffee with a Cop, Wednesday
CALN — The Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville Station will hold a Coffee with a Cop event to be held on Wednesday, March 30th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Dunkin Donuts located at 3907 Lincoln Hwy, Downingtown, PA 19335. The event provides a unique opportunity for citizens and police officers to come together to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee in an informal, neutral...
United Way’s Color Run back for 2016
United Way of Chester County’s Color Run is back and bigger than ever for 2016.
United Way of Chester County is bringing back its popular Color 5K Run & Walk this year after selling out in 2014 and 2015 for the largest 5k event in Caln Township history. The 2016 fundraiser is on course to exceed last year’s $30,000 raised for much needed local community programs. And for the third...
American Water starts $500K water main replacement
Pennsylvania American Water announced Monday the start of construction in Caln Township to install new water main to improve service reliability, prevent water outages and fire protection. The project will replace approximately 2,400 feet of aging water main at an estimated cost of nearly $500,000.
Starting this week, crews will install new eight-inch ductile iron pipe along Clothier, Dupont and...
Caln police seek armed robber
Caln Police released this security camera image of an alleged armed robber who hit the Family Dollar story Thursday night.
CALN — Township police are investigating a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar store on Lincoln Highway, Thursday evening.
Police said that a man approached the entrance of the store a little after 8:30 p.m., accosted an employee standing outside and forced her to...