DA Hogan says Downingtown Police put FBI, CIA to shame
Hogan commends police for prosecution of international criminal
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
The Downingtown Police Department was honored Wednesday night by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for its investigation of Jack Mayer, an international racketeer.
DOWNINGTOWN – The Chester County District Attorney’s office commended the Downingtown Police department for its tracking,...
What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall
Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University.
For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic...
Fence complete for Armor Alley Pocket Plaza
Downingtown Main Street Association Executive Director Steven Plaugher, Downingtown Main Street Association board members President Adrian Martinez, Phillip Mascherino, Bruce Mowday, Jeff Thomas, Sarah Peck and Aubrey Hays. Photo taken by new fence in Armor Alley Pocket Plaza in from of The Lord’s Pantry.
DOWNINGTOWN — The initial phase of the revitalization of the borough’s Armor Alley...
Downingtown council passes $7.66M budget for 2015
Budget increases by $165k, but borough announces no tax increase
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Borough Council passed a $7,664,654 budget for 2015 at Wednesday night’s meeting. The budget will not raise taxes from the current 7.65 mills rate and includes a projected $665,925 surplus.
The surplus is down from 2014’s $679,043 projection and the $815,756 actual surplus....
Two arrested in Downingtown shooting
Allegedly fled to New Mexico before being apprehended
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tyler Peters
Two men are facing charges with the shooting of a Downingtown man on Nov. 17, after they were taken into custody last week in New Mexico.
Authorities announced the arrest and pending charges against the two, Tuesday.
Darrance Peters, 23, of Coatesville, and Tyler Peters, 23, of Harrisburg were arrested...
Downingtown man critical after shooting
DOWNINGTOWN — Police are investigating a shooting Monday night that left a borough man in critical condition.
According to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, a 21-year-old man, who was not identified, was shot twice in the abdomen in what was described as a “drug-related” shooting, although authorities offered few other details, of the incident which took place on Farmhouse...
Photos of pets with Santa at TCHS, Nov 29
The Veterinary Science program at the Technical College High School is designed to prepare students for employment in the field of veterinary medicine. Students interact with animals in and out of the classroom, job shadow and attend clinics with local veterinarians.
DOWNINGTOWN — On Saturday, Nov. 29, the Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus Veterinary Science and Early Childhood...
Borough Council looks at police, fire costs for 2015
Police Chief seeks additional police officer, fire chief; council questions costs
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Borough Police Chief James McGowan is asking Borough Council for an additional full time police officer to replace two part time officers as part of the 2015 municipal budget.
DOWNINGTOWN – Along with Borough Finance Director Judith Walters, the Downingtown Borough Council...
Roberts Pocket Park opens in Downingtown
Downingtown borough officials, members of the Main Street Association and local business owners gathered Tuesday to formally open the pocket park at Pennsylvania and Wallace avenues.
DOWNINGTOWN A ribbon cutting took place Tuesday morning to officially open Downingtown’s new pocket park in front of Roberts Automall at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Wallace Avenues.
The creation of the pocket...
Borough expects $171-476k expenditure increase for 2015
Borough $815k under budget for 2014, expenses to go up next year
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
DOWNINGTOWN – Borough Finance Director Judith Walters said that the borough anticipates an $815,000 surplus for 2014 when the borough council reviewed budgets at Wednesday night’s meeting.
Walters said that the surplus came from various hires that were budgeted but not made as well as...
