West Brandywine dog-fighting kingpin sentenced
Judge orders 34-year-old to spend 7 1/2 to 15 years in prison
Updated at 10:40 a.m. to add quote from prosecutor
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane Santiago, 34, of West Brandywine Township, was ordered to spend 7½ to 15 years in prison for his role in a dog-fighting operation.
A West Brandywine Township man, accused by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan of operating ...
After 4 painful years, mystery still unsolved
Family urging public to share missing daughter’s photo
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, of West Brandywine Township, was last seen in Philadelphia on Aug. 23, 2009.
The sudden disappearance of a West Brandywine Township nurse and mother four years ago continues to be shrouded in mystery.
Toni Lee Sharpless, 33, was last seen about 4 a.m. on Aug. 23, 2009....
Ex-township manager waives preliminary hearing
Former West Brandywine Township official faces trial on theft, forgery charges
Former West Brandywine Township Manager Ronald A. Rambo Jr. waived his preliminary hearing on theft, forgery charges.
Although Hollywood would likely label a screenplay based on the former West Brandywine Township manager’s embezzlement of more than $400 from his employer – including eight movie tickets –...
Charges multiply for couple accused in dog-fighting ring
Corruption of minors added to offenses faced by pair, who were held for trial
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Shane L. Santiago, who allegedly told investigators that he planned to turn his passion for dog fighting into a family business, was held for trial on Friday on charges that include animal cruelty.
A West Brandywine Township couple accused of maintaining a home-based, dog-fighting...
Commissioners spotlight Coatesville-area successes
Meeting in West Brandywine a venue for local recognition
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County Commissioners Ryan Costello (from left), Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell pose with Thomas A. Williams, who received a citation for attaining Eagle Scout rank.
An Eagle Scout who built a footbridge across a Brandywine tributary. A farmer who has donated more than 50,000 pounds...
County commissioners going ‘on the road’
County Commissioners Kathi Cozzone (from left), Terence Farrell and Ryan Costello said they will hold some of their regular meetings throughout the county so more residents can attend.
Their Oct. 10 meeting will be held at night in West Brandywine
For Coatesville-area residents who have always wanted to attend a Chester County Commissioners meeting but lacked the ability to interrupt their work day...
