Deputy sheriff gets dual commendations
His compassion, restraint during dog attack praised by boss, state Senate
Chester County Chief Deputy George P. March (from left), Patty Hansen, Cpl. Kurt Hansen, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, and State Sen. Andy Dinniman appear at the ceremony honored Hansen.
As promised, Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh honored one of her deputies last week at a ceremony during morning roll...
Dog attack spurs citations, possible policy shift
Sheriff to commend deputy for restraint; pet’s owner to be cited for lack of it
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Cpl. Kurt Hansen
A deputy sheriff attempting to serve civil papers didn’t have a lot of time to react on Wednesday, April 2, when a Great Pyrenees mountain dog lunged, initially biting him in the arm.
In his report of the incident, Cpl. Kurt Hansen said he had...
Chester County Sheriff announces 5 promotions
Lt. Jason Suydam will oversee everyday operations
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) congratulates Lt. Jason Suydam on his promotion.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh announced on Monday, March 24, the promotions of Sgt. Jason Suydam and four other deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
The promotion of Suydam to lieutenant...
Chester County Women’s Commission bestows awards
Recipients range from veteran social-service role models to student volunteers
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell introduces Empowered Young Woman award-winner Christine Luczka (right). She is joined by Jeannine McCullough, vice chair of the Chester County Women’s Commission.
A distinguished roster of female honorees received...
Sheriff arranges wild night for adventurous palates
Fifth annual fund-raising dinner a game-changer for K-9 program
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh poses with the winner’s of the black Lab, which came from Cedar Creek Farm in Nottingham: Jake Read (from left), and his father, Matthew Read. The pair said they purchased the puppy for Jake’s grandmother.
Long before the tickets...
Symbolic wreaths will pay tribute to veterans
Ceremony will take place at Oxford Cemetery on Saturday
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
On Saturday, Dec. 14, wreaths will be placed on veterans’ graves in more than 850 communities across the country as part of the Wreaths Across America project. In Chester County, a ceremony will be held at Oxford Cemetery.
Ask yourself what your life would be like were it not for the...
Ornamental flair produces lasting holiday tribute
Artistry of chief deputy sheriff’s late mother finds appreciative home
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh and Chief Deputy Sheriff George P. March scan the tree for their favorite ornaments from a collection handcrafted by March’s mother, Alice March, who died in September.
The “aha” moment came around Halloween when...
