Corbin invites veterans to picnic

State Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155) is inviting veterans, active duty personnel, and their family members who live in the 155th House District to attend her fourth annual Armed Forces Day Appreciation Picnic. It will be held Saturday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Alison Pavilion at East Brandywine Community Park, 466 Dilworth Road in East Brandywine Township.  The Pennsylvania National Guard...

Reps. Corbin, Truitt ‘battle’ to help Toys For Tots

Each year, the United States Marine Corps Reserves oversees “Toys for Tots,” a holiday toy drive to benefit children in need, with a number of Chester County municipalities and government agencies participating as drop-box locations.  Two area lawmakers whose offices have served as drop-off sites decided to take things to a new level this year. Rep. Becky Corbin (R-155, which represents part...

DHS Hall of Fame debuts with five inductees

Honorees’ accomplishments viewed as setting bar high for future By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times State Rep. Becky Corbin (lelt) poses with former Rep. Curt Schroder, whose accomplishments were difficult to condense in the nomination she submitted for him. A high-achieving, civic-minded entrepreneur; a celebrated author who draws on her legal practice for inspiration; a respected,...

D.A. releases chilling statistics on heroin deaths

Monitoring just one facet of proactive approach to preventing tragedies, he says By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan discusses the launch of a Narcotics Overdose Prevention and Education (NOPE) chapter in Chester County. Two outcomes are likely for those who become addicted to heroin: They will overdose and die immediately or become addicted...