Chester County gets $1.5 M grant to fight homelessness
WEST CHESTER — Chester County has received $1.5 million in Continuum of Care grants from the United States Government’s Department of Housing and Urban Development to support the initiatives of Chester County’s Decade to Doorways program – a program that prevents and ends homelessness by providing critically needed emergency housing and support services to individuals and families.
“Part...
County’s top speller to be named Monday
Pictured here, is 2014 Chester County Spelling Bee Champion Jacob George from St. Norbert School who out-spelled the other students to earn the title. The 2015 Chester County Spelling Bee will take place on Monday, February 9, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and will be live streamed on CCiTV.
DOWNINGTOWN – Who is Chester County’s top speller? That question will be answered on Monday, February 9 at...
County signs power/water conservation pact to cut costs
WEST CHESTER — A contract for the start of construction on $5.9 million in energy and water conservation measures at Chester County government facilities was introduced to the Chester County Board of Commissioners at today’s Sunshine meeting. The contract, presented by Chester County Director of Facilities and Parks, Steve Fromnick, includes conservation measures guaranteed to provide $6.7...
Kichline to co-chair VISTA 2025
Michelle Kichline
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline will step into the role of co-chair of the VISTA 2025 Executive Alliance, serving as the public sector chair alongside private sector chair Tom Fillippo. Kichline is filling the shoes left vacant by former County Commissioner and now U.S. Congressman Ryan Costello.
Kichline’s experience is relevant to many of the...
Blizzard? Not ‘snow’ much
Although New England appears to have been hit hard, a more easterly than predicted path of Monday’s snowstorm appears to have spared Chester County, as snowfall counts amounted to less than an inch in some parts of the county.
Although light snow was falling Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) is not predicting much in the way of additional accumulations and roads are generally...
Updated: schools close, emergencies declared in wake of winter storm
1 p.m. Updates with closings and snow emergencies
Although it appears Chester County and much of the Delaware Valley will be spared the blizzard conditions and the potential for more than a foot of snow seen in other areas to the north, it will still pack a punch locally, snarling roadways and potentially closing local schools. High winds, with gusts up to 35 MPH, could also lead to power outages,...
Chester County wins again at Pa. Farm Show
At the Pennsylvania Farm Show, various Chester County entries won honors. Seen here is the Cheese Competition “Best of Show” Award Ceremony, left to right: Kerry Kaylegian, Penn State dairy foods research and extension associate; Sue Miller, Birchrun Hills Farm; Catherine and Al Renzi, Yellow Springs Farm; Matthew Hettlinger and Sam Kennedy, The Farm at Doe Run; Carly Foose, first alternate...
Op/Ed: 2015 offer many opportunities for Chester County
By Terence Farrell, Chair, Chester County Board of Commissioners
Terence Farrell
The citizens of Chester County have a myriad of opportunities as we begin 2015 and close out a successful 2014.
As the newly elected chair of the Chester County Commissioners, I’m looking forward to making sure we meet the goals we’ve set in our strategic plan that will enhance our already excellent quality of...
Don’t expect much political change in 2015
Although new approaches seem badly needed, expect the ‘same old, same old’ this year
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
New year, same old politics.
As 2015 dawns, even with new majorities in state and federal legislatures, as well as a brand new governor and a new county commissioner, things are arguably more the same than different.
In terms of the federal government, it’s not just...
Farrell elected chair of County Commissioners
Chester County Commissioners Chair Terence Farrell.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell was elected Chair of the Commissioners during Tuesday morning’s first Board of Commissioners Sunshine meeting of 2015.
Farrell previously served as Chair in 2009, 2011 and 2012 and replaces Ryan Costello, who was sworn in as a member of the United States Congress Tuesday.
