Police: Man stole traffic-signal generator
West Goshen officer on patrol says accused thief tried to throw him off track
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
James Hutchinson
In a community of residents struggling to deal with power outages, one man’s alleged theft will likely to generate public outrage as well as criminal charges, authorities said.
On Thursday, Feb. 6, at 11:18 p.m., West Goshen Township Police said they...
West Goshen man accused of stabbing 2 bulldogs
Defendant told police he ‘had to do it’ after animals bit him, his brother
Gregory T. McMahon, 32, of West Goshen Township, faces animal cruelty charges.
Less than two weeks after police responded to a West Goshen Township home for a report of an injured person, a 32-year-old resident has been arrested for animal cruelty.
Gregory T. McMahon was charged in connection with an incident on April 18...
Heroics of saving driver from flames honored
West Goshen supervisors recognize officer and civilian
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
An unconscious driver was rescued from this vehicle on Jan. 25 in West Goshen Township.
If you end up unconscious in a burning vehicle, you’ll probably want people like Michael Mostardi and West Goshen Police Officer Wesley Holman nearby.
Both were recognized for their heroics by the...
Public input being sought for hiking/biking initiative
Meeting will focus on Central Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan
The meeting offers the public the last opportunity to provide feedback before the Chester County Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan is finalized in March.
Attention biking/hiking enthusiasts: The Chester County Planning Commission and the Chester County Health Department would like to invite residents interested...
Litigious, attention-seeking resident admits mental illness
Prosecutor describes lengthy history of menacing behavior
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathon Lee Riches in an undated mugshot released by authorities.
A litigious, 36-year-old area resident who gained national attention recently as the imposter uncle of Adam Lanza, the Sandy Hook Elementary shooter, will remain behind bars for at least 2 ½ years.
Jonathan Lee Riches of West...
Friendly felines the focus of ‘Catapalooza’
Chester County SPCA is looking to foster adoptions
It may be the dog days of summer, but the Chester County SPCA is bursting at the seams with cats – a surplus that could benefit the public this weekend.
Lenny and Larry are both hoping to find a forever home during this weekend’s’ “Catapalooza” at the Chester County SPCA.public this weekend.
In an effort to facilitate adoptions,...
