AR-15 controversy hides real discussion

Battle over gun highlights left, right more interested in scoring points than solving problems By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times I’ll spare you the bad gun puns — we’ve certainly seen more than enough of those in Chester County the last few days. In case you missed it, there’s an uproar of righteous indignation that Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh’s office is auctioning off...

Sheriff’s Office mourning passing of chief deputy

Sheriff’s Chief Deputy James Moyer, who died Friday, had 31years of service with the office. James Moyer, a Parkesburg native, had 31 years of service 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...

County OKs $520 million budget with 4.9% tax hike

Not even Leo, the new county K-9, elicits bark of protest By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times K-9 Leo waits for his turn in the spotlight at the county commissioners’ meeting with his handler, John DiBuonaventuro, a longtime first responder and Tredyffrin Township supervisor. The Chester County Commissioners on Thursday approved a $520 million budget for 2013 – a blueprint that...