TCHS Brandywine students compete in SkillsUSA competition

On Saturday December 16, 2017, SkillsUSA students from Technical College High School Brandywine Campus, participated in in the National Wreaths Across America Day event held at the Hopewell United Methodist Church in Downingtown, PA. Technical College High School (TCHS) Brandywine Campus SkillsUSA students are offering their own take on what it means to be an American through a series of projects across...

Two sought in W. Chester murder

Tyrell Jacobs (left) and Timothy Jacobs (right) are being sought in the murder of a man in West Chester, Tuesday night. Two men are being sought in Tuesday’s fatal shooting of a man at a social club in West Chester. On Thursday, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan and West Chester Police Chief Scott Bohn announced homicide charges against Tyrell Jacobs and Tim “TJ” Jacobs for...

Suspect sought in fatal W. Chester shooting

WEST CHESTER — Authorities are seeking information about a fatal shooting that took place at a borough social club, Tuesday evening. Eric Brown, 26, suffered a fatal gunshot wound at the Star Social Club on East Market Street just after 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Brown was found on the scene by police with a chest wound and transported to Paoli Hospital where he later died. Although authorities do not...

Commissioners honor 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act

Chester County’s Board of Commissioners’ proclamation for Fair Housing Month was presented this week, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Pictured, left to right, are: Commissioner Terence Farrell; Pat Bokovitz, Director of the Chester County Department of Community Development; Jamie Ridge, President/CEO of the Suburban Realtors Alliance; Commissioner Michelle Kichline; T.R....

Chester County to participate in ‘Alcohol Awareness Month’

Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services announces the county’s participation in “Alcohol Awareness Month” this April. Founded and sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Inc. (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month is a campaign which helps to reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism and encourages communities to spread education and awareness on...

TLC announces preservation of properties in Elk, London Britain

Fern Hill, one of two southern Chester County properties that The Land Conservancy of Chester County announced acquiring last week. The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) announced last week that it had agreed on preservation agreements on two properties totalling 200 acres in Elk and London Britain townships. First, TLC reported the acquisition of a 180 acre property located in Elk...

Valley employee charged with $250K of embezzlement

Donna Groff VALLEY — A township employee faces charges that she embezzled more than $250,000 from township funds to pay for medical bills and online purchases of clothes, shoes and jewelry as part of an alleged “shopping addiction.” Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday the arrest of Donna Groff for allegedly stealing more than $250,000 from her employer, Valley...

More than 500 Chesco students participate in science research competition

Awards and prizes were awarded at the Chester County Science Research Competition Award Ceremony on Monday, March 19. Best of Show winners display their awards. Chester County’s future doctors, engineers, mathematicians and scientists took the stage on March 19 for the 2018 Chester County Science Research Competition Awards Ceremony. They were there to celebrate the work of the 561 young scientists...

Fatal shooting in Coatesville early Sunday

COATESVILLE — A city man was shot to death in the early morning hours, Sunday, in the area of South 4th Avenue and Maple Avenue, police said. Jamar Parker, 36, was found lying in the middle of the intersection with gunshot wounds at about 1 a.m. Responding police administered first aid to the victim before transport to Brandywine Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 1:30 a.m.

Chesco to kickoff WalkWorks first responder challenge 2018 on April 7

WEST CHESTER — The latest challenge set by the Chester County Commissioners to encourage county residents to take five billion steps by the end of 2018 will be launched on Saturday, April 7th at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus (PSTC) in South Coatesville.  The WalkWorks ChesCo! First Responder Walking Challenge kicks-off that day at a special event open to the public, and especially...