Icy freeze next, as snow moves out
Roads still messy, many public offices closed; low temps big worry in next 24 hours
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
As Chester County digs out from six to eight inches of snow, the concerns now move from clearly icy local roadways and keeping warm — as the National Weather Service is predicting temperatures tonight in the low single digits.
While state and local road crews working to clear roads...
Op/Ed: Chester County worked together for a successful 2013
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Terence Farrell
Happy New Year! ¡Feliz año nuevo! And best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous new year.
As we transition from 2013 to 2014, it is worthwhile to look back at the year that just ended to assess how Chester County government is doing to meet the needs and expectations of its constituents, and to make plans to do even better in...
Police: Convicted felon found with gun, crack cocaine
He reportedly tells officers he bought it on street 20 minutes earlier
After watching a suspicious vehicle for about 15 minutes on Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 10:06 p.m. at 10th Avenue and Harmony Alley, Coatesville Police Officer Joe Thompson approached it, apparently startling the driver, Joseph Gray, 46, of Coatesville, police said. Gray appeared to be hurriedly trying to hide something, police said.
When...
Hercules expected to dump 4 to 6 inches of snow
Dropping temperatures, high winds could make Thursday night/Friday morning travel hazardous
Updated: 12:45 p.m., adds Chester County info, PennDOT comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County residents can expect 2014 to get off to a cold and snowy start, as Winter Storm Hercules is expected to dump 4 to 6 inches on snow on the county and see temperatures drop into the single digits by...
YMCA wants to help make resolutions stick
Members who hope to pursue healthier lifestyles will get assist
Hundreds of people make annual New Year’s resolutions to get fit, lose weight, or improve their overall health – often losing the resolve rather than the pounds.
This year, the YMCA of the Brandywine Valley, which is dedicated to strengthening communities through healthier living, is offering programs to help people keep those...
Coatesville Police: Sagging sweater leads to arrests
Officers say man was trying to hide coins stolen from vending machines
A sweater sagging under the weight of something heavy caught the attention of Coatesville Police Officers Joe Thompson and Joe Norcini during a traffic stop for missing headlights at Fifth Avenue and Diamond Alley on Monday, Dec. 30, at 7:45 p.m., police said. Robert Swarts, 32, told the officers that the hundreds of loose coins,...
Quilters put history on cutting edge
Tourism center’s new creation spotlights Underground Railroad
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Blair Mahoney, Brandywine Circle Quilters, Brandywine Valley Tourism Information Center, Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, longwood gardens, Longwood Progressive Meeting, underground railroad
Commissioned a year ago to create a quilt with an Underground Railroad theme,...
Happy New Year!
From all of us at The Times, we’d like to wish you a Happy New Year!
We appreciate all of the loyal support from our readers and advertisers in 2013 and expect 2014 to be even bigger and better, as we continue to grow.
We hope the new year brings you and your family health, good fortune and great happiness.
Partygoers, servers urged to celebrate safely
Uniformed – and undercover – Liquor Enforcement Officers will be checking
Uniformed and undercover Liquor Enforcement Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police will be out in force during the upcoming New Year’s Eve holiday.
The Philadelphia District Enforcement Office of the Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) will be enforcing the Liquor Code and related criminal offenses with...
Detectives seeking quartet of older jewelry thieves
West Whiteland Police say four men hit store in Exton Square Mall
A black male with salt and pepper hair and a beard is one of four suspected jewelry thieves that West Whiteland Township Police hope the public can identify.
The West Whiteland Township Police Department said it is investigating a $15,000 jewelry heist that occurred at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, at the Zales store...
