State police: Traffic stop leads to drug, DUI charges

A Delaware woman was charged with driving under the influence and possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on Aug. 16 at 11:06 in Pennsbury Township, said state police from the Avondale barracks. Police said Molly T. Daddono, 21, of Newark, was detained on Cossart Road, just west of Fairville Road. Sometime between Aug. 14 at 3:30 p.m. and Aug. 18 at 3:30 p.m., someone broke into a residence...

Annual equestrian event travels to urban venue

Coatesville warehouse becomes showcase for steeplechase,  artwork By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Paintings by Coatesville artist Dane Tilghman and steeplechase banners helped transform an aging city warehouse into an industrial chic venue for the Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s annual awards party. When the president of the Unionville-based Delaware Valley Point-to-Point...

Late firefighter honored for unselfish dedication

Capt. Chris Good fought blazes on the job – and as volunteer The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company was honored by the Red Cross Wednesday. The late Capt. Christopher M. “Goody” Good of Good Will Fire Company, who also worked as a career firefighter for ArcelorMittal in Coatesville, was the honoree at the annual Chester County Heroes Breakfast on Wednesday. Sponsored...

Unionville baseball wins wild one, 9-8

Two-out confusion leads to 7th inning victory over Coatesville Unionville High School baseball player Kyle Langerhans (seen in action earlier this afternoon) used his smarts to help lead the Indians past Coatesville, Monday. EAST MARLBOROUGH — In one of the most improbable endings in recent memory, Unionville managed to edge Coatesville after after an Indian hitter struck out — seemingly forcing...

Benefactor’s largesse: from soup to nuts

Wegmans steps up to fill Food Bank’s bare cupboards By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A high-energy crew of Wegmans employees formed an assembly line inside the warehouse of the Chester County Food Bank, where they sorted the donation of 18,000 pounds of food. The crew of about 15 employees from Wegmans’ Downingtown supermarket demonstrated well-honed skills, juggling cartons,...

County Democrats endorse slate of candidates

Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Anthony Verwey, a partner at the Unruh, Turner, Burke and Frees law firm in West Chester, was endorsed by the county Democrats for judge. Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate of...

Police seek public’s help to solve car theft

GMC Yukon reported stolen overnight from Newlin Township residence State police from the Embreeville barracks are seeking the public’s help to solve a recent car theft in Newlin Township. Police said a black 2005 GMC Yukon was taken from a home in the 600 block of Laurel Road sometime between 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 and 8:10 a.m. on Feb. 1. Police said no property damage was noted and nothing else...

Hogan announces law enforcement awards

County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan presents commendations to (left) New Garden Township Police Chief Gerald Simpson and state Senator Dominic Pileggi for their efforts to create anti-gang legislation. WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering that would have been a nightmare...

Sheriff’s Office mourns passing of chief deputy

James Moyer had 31 years of service Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office. The Chester County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its chief deputy, Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh said Monday. She said Chief Deputy James Moyer died peacefully in his sleep Friday morning, 31 years to the day that he was hired by the sheriff’s office,...

Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings

Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday. School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...