After spinning wheels, roundabout gains traction

PennDOT could begin construction on Pocopson Township project by mid-November By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times A roundabout is scheduled for construction at the intersection of Rt. 52, Wawaset Road, and Lenape-Unionville Road. The goal was roundabout, but the action was direct as the Chester County commissioners advanced a road project in Pocopson Township on Wednesday. At their regularly...

State police report nine thefts in past week

Unlocked vehicles with valuables inside provide easy target, authorities warn  State police from the Embreeville barracks said a rash of recent thefts and attempted thefts have plagued the area, and they are reminding residents to be vigilant, keep doors locked, and report any suspicious activity. A home in the 1000 block of Glen Hall Road in Newlin Township was burglarized sometime between 2 p.m....

County’s emergency radio system closer to overhaul

Commissioners authorized finalizing of contract for $42.1 million By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times County Commissioners Terence Farrell (from left), Ryan Costello, and Kathi Cozzone authorized the completion of a $42.1 million contract to replace the county’s emergency radio system. It is expected to be signed at the commissioners’ Feb. 14 meeting. As expected at Thursday’s...

Police charge Pocopson man with domestic assault

 Victim was allegedly struck, thrown, and choked A 57-year-old Pocopson Township man was taken into custody on Thursday on a warrant for an alleged domestic assault, state police from the Avondale barracks said Friday. Police said the incident occurred in the 600 block of Clarks Lane in Pocopson Township on Nov. 11 about 7:30 p.m. Police said the female victim reported being struck, knocked to the...

Alleged pot possession in Pennsbury leads to charges

Delaware teen arrested for intent to deliver, having paraphernalia State police have reported the following recent incidents in the area: A Claymont, De., teen was arrested for possession with the intent to deliver synthetic marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.  Lydell D. Dorsey, 18, was apprehended on Oct. 18 at 8:56 p.m. at Fairville and Cossart Roads in Pennsbury Township,...

Lions Club plans frightfully fun fund-raiser

Annual Halloween-themed event will benefit local nonprofits Don’t be scared off by the title: The Third Annual Fright Feast on Oct. 20 benefits monstrously good causes and offers a screamingly entertaining evening. Sponsored by the Kennett Square Lions Club’s Morning Branch, the popular annual fund-raiser will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Northbrook Marketplace. The Halloween-themed event will...

County gets boost from bond-rating giants

Maintaining its AAA status will translate into lower borrowing costs By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Barry Seymour (left), executive director of DVRPC, congratulates Chester County Commissioners’ Chairman Terence Farrell on his election to the DVRPC chairmanship. The three major bond-rating firms reaffirmed  Chester County’s AAA status – an assessment deemed more...

Will commissioners’ 9-1-1 fee plan flatline?

Municipal officials balk at sharing costs for county-controlled services By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The UnionvilleTimes.com WEST CHESTER — A proposal to apply a tourniquet of sorts to the county’s hemorrhaging 9-1-1 costs has generated cries of anguish from some municipal officials, prompting the Chester County commissioners to delay a vote. In an effort to defray about $2.6 million...

Skateboarding artist exudes long-distance impact

Kayak mishap makes ‘Bam’ Margera a no-show, but his art makes a splash By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com Artist John Hannafin (center) celebrates the art opening with Bam Margera's parents, Phil and April Margera. One of the West Chester Gallery Walk’s stars was a no-show last night, but the show didn’t suffer. Instead of basking in the adulation of...

Heroics run gamut from starting life to averting death

Local EMS workers honored for life-saving efforts EMS Council President Leo Scaccia (from left) contratulates Kevin Hagerty and Scott Runge from Longwood Fire and Ambulance for assisting in the delivery of a baby. By Kathleen Brady Shea Managing Editor, UnionvilleTimes.com When medical personnel arrived, the 14-year-old girl who collapsed after cheerleading practice had stopped breathing. She was one...