‘Operation Silent Night’ returns, 40 arrested
COATESVILLE — With urban crime again on the rise around the country, local and county law enforcement moved to bring back “Operation Silent Night” in an attempt to stem violent crime and drug dealing in the city, with this summer’s operation leading to the arrest of 40 people.
Chester County district Attorney Tom Hogan announced the results of the reconstituted program, Tuesday,...
Elected officials, students mark 230 anniversary of signing of Constitution
: Legislators, dignitaries and students gather to celebrate the 230th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution.
WEST CHESTER — On September 17, 1787, eleven years after the Declaration of Independence was signed, 39 delegates came together to sign the United States Constitution. On September 18, 2017, more than 50 students came together to commemoratively sign it again at the...
Pryor announces bid for 74th District state house seat
Frank Pryor
EAST FALLOWFIELD — A township man announced Wednesday he will seek the 74th District State Representative seat in 2018. Frank Pryor said he would seek the democratic nomination for the seat currently held by State Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74).
“As State Representative, I will advance opportunities for jobs & economic development, advocate for quality education and state of the art...
Ost-Prisco named to national arson investigation group
Pictured from left to right: Elizabeth A. Schew, Assistant Chester County Fire Marshal; John A. Weer, Chester County Chief County Fire Marshal; John DiBuonaventuro, Chester County Sheriff’s Office; K-9 Leo, Chester County Sheriff’s Office; and Tom Ost-Prisco, Chester County Deputy District Attorney.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office announced that Deputy District...
Flu vaccine clinics scheduled around Chester County
WEST CHESTER — With the start of flu season already underway, the Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccinations at schools and community sites from September through November. Clinics are open to the entire community without an appointment.
An annual flu vaccine is recommended for everyone aged six months and older. “Because the weather is still warm, it is hard to believe that...
Wolf visits Coatesville redevelopment projects
Gov. Tom Wolf, pictured with James DePetris, CEO of DEPG Associates (left) and City Council member Ed Simpson (right), greeted residents at Fuel City Cafe as he visited Coatesville Friday to tour the revitalization project that is now underway in the city.
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – Gov. Tom Wolf paid a surprise visit to the city Friday afternoon to observe the revitalization...
Brandywine Picnic Park leads collection for Harvey victims
By JP Phillips, Correspondent, The Times
People dropping off donations on a rainy Saturday at Brandywine Picnic Park to support the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
EAST BRADFORD — The owners of Brandywine Picnic Park and Hickory House Catering are no strangers to dealing with floods.
Gripping the banks of Brandywine Creek just outside of West Chester, the park floods at least once per year. A three-inch...
Local mushroom grower to hold Harvey donation collection
KENNETT SQUARE — The area’s mushroom growers are working to give back to the community, especially those impacted by Hurricane Harvey — starting with a pair of community drives next week.
South Mill, one of the largest mushroom growers and distributors in the area, has opened their Cypress Street facility for donations going to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. In addition to a financial...
Chesco planning launches photo contest
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Planning Commission launched a Landscapes3 photo contest at noon today to highlight the county’s greatest asset: people. The Planning Commission is seeking photos of people as they live, work, visit, or play in Chester County.
The photos can focus on people in different settings, including businesses, homes, downtowns, public community events, and outdoors, among...
Two face charges of seeking ‘murder for hire’
Christopher Pickard
Two people from State College are facing charges that they engaged in a murder for hire scheme to silence a potential witness in a drug bust earlier this year in Charlestown.
District Attorney Tom Hogan said that Christopher Pickard and Latrice Harrington attempted to arrange the death of another person — presumably a person who was in the car with Pickard when he was arrested...
