Local health professionals share what you need to know about the ‘Tripledemic’

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Glea Mazzuca, DO If you’ve heard the term “tripledemic” of late and are unsure of how it could impact you and your family this holiday season, local healthcare providers are sharing information about what to look for, the differences between the three viruses involved and some simple things you and your family can do to stay healthy. Cases of flu,...

Gallo named new Director of Human Resources for county

Michelle Gallo is Chester County’s new Director of Human Resources. Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named Michelle Gallo, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Chester. Gallo comes to the County from Lancaster County Government where she served as the HR Director since March 2021.  She previously spent nearly...

Roe announces run for County Commissioner

Eric Roe announces his campaign for County Commissioner, Saturday in West Chester. On the steps of the historic Chester County Courthouse, former State Representative Eric Roe formally announced his campaign for County Commissioner to a crowd of supporters on Saturday. “Chester County needs leaders who will be champions for open space preservation, civility, and integrity,” said Roe, 35, of West...

Roman named director of county Workforce Development Board

Jeannette Roman Jeannette Roman has been named Director of Chester County’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) by Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline. Roman has worked for the WDB since 2010, most recently as the Acting Director. Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz said, “The Workforce Development Board is an integral part of Chester County’s...

Why was there a Blue Wave in Pennsylvania?

By Mike McGann, Editor, the Times @mikemcgannpa By now we’ve all had a bit of time to digest the election results — in terms of Pennsylvania and Chester County — it was a very good mid-term election for Democrats, sweeping the statewide races, taking control of the state House of Representatives and holding all of their Congressional seats. As you may know, the party in control of the White House...

Johnson named Director of Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services

Jamie Johnson After serving for ten years as the second in command of the Department of Drug & Alcohol Services, the Chester County Commissioners named Jamie Johnson the new Director upon the retirement of Vince Brown. Brown worked in Drug & Alcohol (D&A) for 32 years, the last ten as its Director. “Jamie is passionate about helping those who struggle with substance abuse disorders, and...

Commissioners proclaim support for veterans during ‘Operation Green Light’

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz (center), Josh Maxwell (right), and Michelle Kichline (left) present a proclamation for Operation Green Light to Susan Price, Director of Chester County Veterans Affairs Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced today, the County’s recognition of “Operation Green Light” a new initiative supporting...

Chester County participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, and uses...

Valley teen charged with threats against Coatesville High

A teen from Valley has been charged with making threats against Coatesville Area High School (CASH) — leading to the cancellation of classes and activities at the school Monday. Wednesday, the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Caln Township Police Department announced the arrest of a 17-year-old (the teen is not identified as he is a juvenile) in connection to a recent threat of...

Command and Leadership Academy to honor Chester County’s inaugural graduates

Graduates, including 18 Chester County first responders, plus instructors and sponsors of the inaugural NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy in Chester County. On October 21, 2022, 18 Chester County first responders take the stage in East Windsor, NJ, to receive certification from a special leadership program. Pennsylvania’s inaugural class is among the newest graduates...