Kagel named Chesco Emergency Services Director
Robert Kagel
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners today named Robert Kagel as Director of the Department of Emergency Services. Kagel was formerly deputy director for emergency management for the department.
“The safety of Chester County residents is one of our top priorities and this is an extremely important position in county government,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair...
Gov. Corbett signs Lyme prevention bill
Pictured in the first row from left are: Peter Wagner, Senator Stewart Greenleaf (Sponsor of the Senate bill), Governor Tom Corbett, Representative Matt Baker (Sponsor of the House bill), Sean Robinson, Lisa Gaffney, Josie Gaffney, and Kelly Locy. Second row from left: Sarah Wagner, Eric Pauley (Executive Assistant, Senator Greenleaf’s office), Julia Wagner (President PA Lyme Resource Network),...
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...
Hogan names new Asst. DA
Chester County District Attorney announced the hiring of Chad Maloney as an Assistant District Attorney. From left, Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas G. Gavin, United States Marine Corps veteran; Assistant District Attorney Chad Maloney, United States Marine Corps veteran; and Chester County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Staff Charles Gaza, United States Air Force and...
County Commissioners OK new bonds, Aaa rating affirmed
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners approved a bond issue to refinance debt and fund the county’s five-year Capital Investment Program, including a new emergency voice radio system.
The refinancing portion of the issuance will result in a projected savings of more than $4 million.
In his presentation to the Commissioners at their recent Sunshine Meeting, Gordon Walker, Managing...
On Your Table: In praise of scrapple
Chester County played strong role in growth of regional favorite
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Although long a favorite in southeast Pennsylvania — and with strong Chester County roots — scrapple is becoming an artisan food as well, as evidenced by this Antelope and Goose Scrapple with Sunny Side Egg and Grits.
Since last Sunday was National Scrapple Day, and with Southeastern...
More than 50 Chesco non-profits join in for #GivingTuesday
Nonprofits throughout Chester County have joined #GivingTuesday in a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners – charities, families, businesses and individuals – to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season.
Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season,...
Op/Ed: Chester County benefits from China partnership
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
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Michael Grigalonis, COO of Chester County Economic Development Council
Recently, political and business leaders from Chester County visited China seeking to improve business and investment relationships. From left, David Liu, General Manager of CTDI’s China Operations, Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell, Mike Grigalonis, Chief Operating...
County helps fund Downingtown Senior Center renovations
The Chester County Commissioners presented a check for $300,000 to the Downingtown Senior Center, to help fund planned renovations for the building. Lou Kupperman, Esq., Partner with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel; Ben Bruton, President of the Downingtown Senior Center Board; Commissioners’ Chair Ryan Costello, Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner Terence Farrell, Ken Schreffler,...
Loughery files suit against banks on recording fees
Chester County seeks $10M in fees not paid on mortgages
Rick Loughery, Chester County Recorder of Deeds.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Recorder of Deeds Richard Loughery announced Wednesday that he and Chester County have filed a lawsuit against several of the nation’s largest banks and others in the residential mortgage industry to recover millions of dollars in recording fees for mortgage...
