United Way’s hellebush to retire at year’s end
Claudia Hellebush
United Way of Chester County President & CEO Claudia Hellebush has announced she will retire at the end of this year after working for the community mobilizing organization for 23 years and serving as its President and CEO for the past 15 years.
Under Claudia’s leadership, United Way of Chester County transitioned from a traditional fundraising operation to a full-service,...
DA to hold parent discussion on school shootings at WC East, Sept. 25
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office (the “DAO”) is presenting a program on school shootings to parents and teachers throughout Chester County. The Chester County school districts are coordinating with the DAO on this program. The next school shootings presentation is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, at West Chester East High School.
The school shootings...
Authorities continue investigation into Bellingham killings
Bruce Rogal
A man, after attempting to kill his ex-wife on the day their divorce became final, apparently killed his aged parents at an East Goshen Assisted Living facility, before leading police on a deadly chase, with gunfire exchanged before being found dead, Wednesday night.
The man, Bruce Rogal, age 59, allegedly killed his parents in the Bellingham retirement community in East Goshen on Wednesday...
Arrest announced in W. Fallowfield slaying
Hakeem Smith
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced the arrest of an Oxford man in the slaying of a man whose body was discovered in West Fallowfield last week.
Hogan announced Wednesday morning that Hakeem Smith faces charges for the murder of Sam Algarin on Sept. 13.
Algarin’s lifeless body was found on the side of the road in West Fallowfield Township, dead from a single gunshot...
Authorities seek public’s help on W. Fallowfield murder
Local authorities are seeking information about this car — missing — after the body of its owner was discovered late Thursday in West Fallowfield.
Authorities are asking the public for help in finding the killer of a man whose body was discovered Thursday night in West Fallowfield.
The Chester County District Attorney’s Office and West Fallowfield Police Department are investigating a homicide...
Hurricane Florence could impact area by week’s end
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The current projected path of winds from Hurricane Florence as it is expected to make landfall Thursday. The latest computer models suggest a turn to the north that could impact the Chester County area.
While there are a large number of variables, local residents should at minimum stay alert as to the path and progress of Hurricane Florence, which looks to make landfall...
County to spray for mosquitos in West Chester on Sept. 11
One of two areas planned for mosquito spraying next week.
WEST CHESTER — Following the contractual guidelines/agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Chester County Health Department will conduct a mosquito control treatment spray in portions of West Chester Borough on Tuesday, Sept. 11 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The rain date for this event is Wednesday, Sept. 12 from...
Career Link extends office hours
EXTON — Beginning on September 12th, the PA CareerLink® – Chester County office will offer expanded hours for customers on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. On these days, the center will remain open until 7:00 p.m. for access to services including the Welcome Center, workshops like CPR/AED certification and soft skills training, and events like job fairs, employer panels, seasonal...
PA American Water starts work on new Coatesville water main
Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of construction to replace aging water main in the City of Coatesville to improve service reliability and prevent water outages. The project, with a cost of approximately $610,000, will replace outdated pipe dating back to the 1940s.
Starting next week, the company will install approximately 1,500 feet of new eight-inch ductile iron pipe along Blackhorse...
Rau of Unruh, Turner new Valley Solicitor
Andrew Rau
Unruh Turner Burke & Frees is announced that the Board of Supervisors for Valley Township unanimously appointed Andrew D.H. Rau and Unruh Turner Burke & Frees at its August 21, 2018 meeting to serve as its Solicitor. Valley Township is in Western Chester County and utilizes a manager-board form of government.
“Andy’s talent for providing real world solutions to the increasingly...
