Register of Wills willing to make house calls
Certain documents can be brought to those who are unable to travel
Proving that where there’s a will, there’s a way, Chester County now will send representatives to hospices, nursing facilities, and private homes to execute certain legal documents, the county said Monday.
The service, which involves securing marriage licenses and notarizing power-of-attorneys, will be provided for those who...
For tourism marketing, south of France hits home
New campaign will capitalize on county’s cosmopolitan flair
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Blair Mahoney, executive director of the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau, explained the importance of boosting tourism in the region.
It wasn’t exactly an identity crisis, but the folks entrusted with promoting the area as a tourist destination have agonized for some...
Letter: Social media shows possible bias in family court
To The Editor:
Last year, there were approximately 34,000 divorces in the state of Pennsylvania.
Divorce can be literally one of the most stressful situations any of us can experience in our life and it is traumatic for both a couple and or the children of the marriage. Most often, it is not just the emotional toll of ending a relationship but the complications of custody that often occur with ending...
Op/Ed: Transportation funding: meeting current and future needs
Gov. Corbett’s infrastructure plans important to economic development of region
By Terence Farrell, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Terence Farrell
Every Pennsylvanian should welcome Governor Corbett’s announcement this month of a new and expanded transportation funding strategy for the Commonwealth. Whether you drive, take the bus, ride the train, walk or use your bicycle,...
Invitation extended to celebrate Black History Month
CCHS exhibits offer insight into local African Americans’ past
The Chester County Historical Society is inviting residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its exhibits, several of which highlight the county’s African American community.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) would like to invite residents to celebrate Black History Month by visiting its present exhibits, which...
Supervisor at driver’s license center convicted
Jury said he issued licenses to known criminals, using other people’s data
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Khalif Abdullah Ali was convicted by a Chester County jury of identity theft, tampering with public records, and related offenses.
A Philadelphia man accused of fraudulently issuing driver’s licenses at a Chester County Drivers’ License Center was convicted Wednesday.
A...
Library to host free concert, tax assistance
Stephen Kleiman will perform a free concert Feb. 10 at the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs.
Programs to be held at county’s Henrietta Hankin Branch in Chester Springs
Free tax help and a free concert are scheduled at Chester County’s Henrietta Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs.
On Feb. 10, the library will continue its concert series with Stephen Kleiman, currently...
Hogan announces law enforcement awards
County’s top cop, prosecutor honored; Pileggi, Simpson, Coatesville PD earn honors
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer (left) holds a commendation from Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan for his department’s work on the murder of Aaron Turner as Sgt. James Audette looks on and Hogan offers his congratulations.
WEST CHESTER — It was a gathering...
County reaps financial power of conservation
Energy-savings program generated $38,000 in 2012
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County received $38,000 in 2012 from an energy-savings program, a number expected to increase to $62,000 in 2013.
Imagine turning off your electricity for a few hours, getting paid to use a generator, and getting a stipend on top of that. In essence, Chester County residents experienced just...
Op/Ed: Chester County’s priorities for 2013
There are challenges ahead, but a collaborative county government works to the benefit of all
By Ryan Costello, Chester County Commissioner
Chester County Commissioner Ryan Costello.
The recent political landscape has, understandably, left many less than favorably impressed.
I believe your Chester County government, however, has proven to be an excellent example of collaborative, productive government...
