Avon Grove SD wins award for budget prep excellence
Back row from left: Daniel Carsley, Elizabeth Julian, Donna Bollinger, Lisa Dosenbach, Barbara Wallace, Amanda Trauger and Dennis Pagan. Front row from left: Amy Seamon, Cindy Bhan, Eric Willey, Marcia O’Hara and Christine Marsala.
WEST GROVE — For the second consecutive year, the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has recognized Avon Grove School District (AGSD) with...
County Health, Chester Co. Hospital partner for one-day vaccine clinic to help appointment backlog
The vaccine clinic site at West Chester University
WEST CHESTER — Two of Chester County’s leading COVID-19 vaccine providers have come together to create a one-day mass vaccination clinic this Saturday, Feb. 20, for 1,500 individuals in Phase 1A who live and work in Chester County.
The clinic is by appointment only, and the Chester County Health Department has contacted individuals who are next...
Houlahan calls for ouster of Post Office leadership
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) has seen enough.
Wednesday, she called for the ouster of of the entire leadership of the United State Postal Service (USPS), including its board of directors and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
DeJoy has been increasingly under fire for operating changes he made to the USPS, which has lead to slower mail delivery and a higher percentage of mail and packages being lost...
County Democrats announce endorsements for 2021
WEST CHESTER – Chester County Democrats say they are on the verge of a fifth consecutive year of historic wins as they gathered virtually Tuesday night to endorse their slate for the May 18 Primary. Superior Court Judge Maria McLaughlin accepted the first of 18 races on the docket, five of which were contested. Alita Ravito won the 65% endorsement threshold for Chester County Court of Common Pleas...
Stern announces run for U.S. Senate
Everett Stern
WEST CHESTER — Everett Stern, a whistleblower who has spent a career exposing fraud and corruption and bringing to light the presence of dangerous fringe groups in America, announced today that he is a candidate for the United States Senate.
Stern, 36, a Republican, is running for the seat being vacated by Senator Pat Toomey in 2022.
“Protecting and defending the interests...
County officials hit state DOH over vaccine distribution
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Graphic courtesy Chester County
Chester County officials addressed public frustration with the COVID-19 vaccine roll out, issuing a statement Friday afternoon, expressing frustration with the state Department of Health’s (DOH) inability to meet the county’s needs.
The statement makes clear that Chester County officials feel the county is not getting...
Lock It For Love campaign launched
COATESVILLE — On a weekend when love is in the air, the Chester County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Coatesville Center for Community Health (CCCH) are launching a campaign about the care and protection of children.
CCSO’s and CCCH’s Lock it for Love initiative sends the message: lock your guns. Free gun locks (while supplies last) are available for pick up at the CCSO’s main desk in the Justice...
Commissioners OK new ethics rules for county employees
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners recently approved a new ethics policy for Chester County Government employees.
The Chester County Employee Code of Ethics policy is, as stated, “intended to set forth, and govern, the ethical conduct of all individuals employed by Chester County.” In layman’s terms, the new ethics policy sets clear expected behaviors for those working or serving...
Houlahan backs effort to raise the minimum wage
U.S Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-6) announced she was a co-sponsor of the Raise the Wage Act of 2021. The legislation will phase in an increase to the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2025, which will give nearly 32 million Americans and nearly 100,000 Pennsylvanians right here in our community a raise. Rep. Houlahan also sponsored this legislation in...
Free 3-week boot camp to help jobless get work in manufacturing industry
On the heels of Friday’s Bureau of Labor Statistics report that COVID-19-ravaged bars, restaurants and retail have shed even more jobs, while the larger economy has gained jobs, Chester County is announcing a free, 3-week Manufacturing Boot Camp to train workers for thousands of jobs available in the local manufacturing industry.
To participate in the program offered by the Chester County Workforce...
