Event aims to fast-track human-trafficking bill
Legislation passed in state Senate; awaits action in House
State Sen. Andy Dinniman
An event designed to facilitate passage of human trafficking legislation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of West Chester, said State Sen. Andy Dinniman.
The event will include an update on Senate Bill 75, legislation that would help end human trafficking in Pennsylvania, as...
County commissioners retain leadership structure
With unanimous votes, Costello reelected chair, Cozzone, vice-chair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left) ,Terence Farrell, and Ryan Costello voted Tuesday to retain last year’s leadership structure.
During the first sunshine meeting of 2014, the Chester County Commissioners voted to continue last year’s leadership structure.
With...
Police: Purse-snatcher strikes at Acme
Woman unloading groceries in Westtown reportedly victimized
On New Year’s Eve at 4:38 p.m. a 66-year-old female attempting to put groceries into her vehicle became the victim of a purse-snatcher, Westtown-East Goshen Township Police.
Police said the woman was in the parking lot of the Westtown Acme, located at the intersection of Rts. 202 and 926 when a man reached into the open car door, snatched...
UHS students skillfully get ducks in a row
Production of flap-footed creatures to benefit needy children
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathan Dembeck separates the router cut duck bodies using a band saw.
These Unionville High classes were all that they quacked up to be in the Technology Education Department, where student elves have been making 100 mallard duck push toys with “flappy feet,” which will be donated...
County to smokers: Be a quitter
Free assistance being offered to help kick the habit
In observance of the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 21, the Chester County Tobacco-Free Coalition will be distributing 1,000 free “quit kits” to work sites and community-based organizations in Chester County, a news release from the county Health Department said.
Quit kits, tobacco prevention information, and smoking cessation resources...
Patching scheduled for U.S. 1 in both directions
Work expected to require daytime lane restrictions
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled road maintenance in the area this week and wants to warn drivers about possible delays.
U.S. 1 in both directions will require lane restrictions Monday through Thursday between the Maryland state line and the Brandywine Creek for patching. The work, expected to affect motorists in...
Natural Lands Trust offering bird’s eye view
Exclusive workshop series will focus on optimal birding experiences
Anyone with an interest in birding may want to join Natural Lands Trust (NLT) to take advantage of “Your Big Year,” a workshop series that begins in November and is exclusive to its members.
The trust’s connection to birding dates back to 1953 when a group of avid birders joined forces to prevent Gulf Oil from dumping dredging...
Holly Manzone’s letter of resignation
Note to Readers: The following is the unedited text of the letter of resignation by Dr. Holly Manzone, who announced her immediate resignation from the Unionville-Chadds Ford Board of Education, Monday night.
To: Members of the Board of School Directors, UCFSD
John Sanville, Superintendent, UCFSD
Bob Cochran, Secretary, Board of School Directors, UCFSD
It is with regret that I hereby resign from...
Judge sets bail for convicted ex-jurist
Former Magisterial District Judge Rita A. Arnold must post $100,000
A senior judge set bail for Rita A. Arnold at $100,000 cash pending her appeal of a 16- to 32-month prison sentence.
A day after the attorney for an embattled former Chester County magisterial district justice argued that her client deserved bail pending appeal, a judge granted the request.
Responding to a motion filed by Heidi F....
Trinity Chiropractic opens in Chadds Ford
Business in Olde Ridge Village celebrated grand opening Saturday
Dr. Joey Gaglioti (front, holding scissors) celebrates the Trinity Chiropractic ribbon-cutting with clients, guests, family and friends.
Trinity Chiropractic, a new Chadds Ford business located in Olde Ridge Village, held its grand opening on Saturday.
Dr. Joey Gaglioti, owner of Trinity Chiropractic, was joined by more than 50 local...
