Candidate Q&A: Julia Malloy-Good, candidate Court of Common Pleas

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. Ms. Malloy-Good did not answer the questions in a...

Candidate Q&A: Allison Bell Royer, candidate Court of Common Pleas

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. By Allision Bell Royer, Candidate, Chester County...

Pet therapy aiding residents of Freedom Village

La Mancha Animal Rescue ‘House Dogs’ get second life as volunteers By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times Pet therapy has been shown to lift spirits, improve socialization and reduce feelings of anxiety and depression with the elderly. Photo courtesy of LaMancha Animal Rescue. WEST BRANDYWINE – LaMancha Animal Rescue has been working with Freedom Village since March as part...

What To Do: Loads of spooky fun

Also: PA Hunt Cup kicks off Nov. By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The 81st Pennsylvania Hunt Club takes place Sunday in Unionville. With October having five weekends this year and Halloween falling on the final Saturday night of the month, the area’s event calendar has been thrown off a bit. Many of the activities that usually are scheduled for the beginning of November are slated for the...

Corbin bill would close strangulation loophole

State Rep. Becky Corbin Flanked by fellow legislators, top prosecutors from across the state, and victims’ rights advocates, Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) today held a news conference at the Capitol to urge passage of legislation she has introduced that would make strangulation a felony in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1581 would close a loophole in state law that has allowed some domestic abusers to...

Commissioners: No tax hike expected for 2016

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners Thursday unveiled the preliminary 2016 county budget. The proposed budget does not increase taxes for county property owners — which would mark the fourth straight year without a tax increase. Presenting the preliminary budget to the Commissioners at Thursday’s Sunshine meeting, Mark Rupsis, County Chief Operating Officer noted that the county...

KSG&CC ‘Making a Difference Day’ supports local charities

A.H.H.A.H and Wings for Success are 2015 beneficiaries   By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times   (L-R) Jan Michner, Founder, Art Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH), 2015  Making a Difference Day Chair -Pattie Diggin, Carrie Avery – Chester County Juvenile Detention Center, Eleanor Schwandt , Janie Masters, Mary Pat Knauss, Board President -Wings for Success Back Row: Diana Long EAST...

Candidate Q&A: Carolyn ‘Bunny’ Welsh, candidate for Sheriff

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. By Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh, Candidate,...

Candidate Q&A: James Bell, candidate for Sheriff

EDITOR’S NOTE — The Times asked the 2015 candidates for Chester County county-wide office to answer a serious of questions relative to their campaign and office, as well as their personal background. Wanting to give each candidate a direct, unfiltered, option to communicate with the voters, these responses are not edited nor abridged in any way. By James Bell, Candidate for Chester County Sheriff James...

Art Watch: a spooky fun show

Also, a celebration of ceramics along the Wine Trail By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times For this Halloween week, check out the fabulous “Show us Your Dark Side” exhibit opening reception at the Chester County Art Association this Thursday, October 29th from 5-8pm, showing through November 19th. The diversity of mediums and expression make for an astonishing show, all artfully curated...