D.A. adds 2 respected law-enforcers to detectives
The pair will fill vacancies created by recent retirements
Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department, has joined the Chester County Detectives.
Two respected county law-enforcers were sworn in Monday as Chester County detectives, District Attorney Tom Hogan announced.
James F. Ciliberto, a longtime state trooper, and Thomas J. Goggin, a veteran of the Phoenixville Police Department,...
Police vigilance lands litigious parolee behind bars
Chester County Prison becomes latest target of Jonathan Lee Riches’ ire
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jonathan Lee Riches in an undated mugshot released by authorities.
Bruce Springsteen, Bam Margera, Viagra, the National Football League, Geno’s Steaks, and Kim Kardashian share a bizarre distinction: They are among thousands of subjects who piqued the wrath of a Chester...
Kindergartners with can-do attitude being sought
County urging youngsters to participate in recycling competition
The Chester County Solid Waste Authority is urging kindergartners to collect cans for a recycling competition.
The county is inviting all kindergartners to collect as many cans as they can in an effort to win cash prizes for their school or classroom.
The contest, organized by the Solid Waste Authority, starts Jan. 1, and ends Feb....
Calm prevails in Chesco schools after Conn. shootings
Although many shaken by last week’s events, everything is largely normal at local schools
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Schools across Chester County experienced a largely quiet, event-free day — even as parents, students and staff remain shaken by the horrific events at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., Friday.
School officials at local districts took extra care to communicate...
Couple accused of running deadly dog-fighting ring
Pit bulls were trained to fight, killed if they didn’t, authorities said
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan displays disturbing photos taken at a West Brandywine Township residence, where a couple allegedly ran a dog-fighting ring.
A West Brandywine Township couple operated “a house of pain and horror” for dozens of pit bulls...
‘Flash mob’ tribute caps illustrious judicial career
Colleagues, associates conspire to interrupt jurist’s last day on bench
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Retiring Judge Howard F. Riley Jr. shakes the hands of well-wishers after his “flash mob” tribute.
On Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge Howard F. Riley’s last day on the bench Friday, the unthinkable occurred: One of his most emphatic judicial orders was...
New kiosk offers food and hope
CCIU venture in government services building offers opportunity for students, food options for county employees
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County officials celebrate the opening of the County Cup in the lobby of the county Government Services Building in Westtown. The new kiosk, offering light lunch options and hot and cold beverages, opens today. From left, celebrating the ribbon cutting:...
Meals on Wheels partners with Concordville Subaru
‘Share The Love’ event will help feed local seniors
WEST CHESTER – Meals on Wheels of Chester County announced it has partnered with Concordville Subaru (Route 202 in Concordville, just south of U.S.-1 in Chadds Ford) this holiday season to fight senior hunger.
Meals on Wheels of Chester County will be at Concordville Subaru at various times during the campaign period to provide information...
GOP turns back Democratic tide locally
Republicans hold all nine Chester County state house seats, Romney wins narrow victory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Among Tuesday’s legislative winners in Chester County, from top left: State Sen. Andrew Dinniman (D-19), State Sen. Dominic Pieleggi (R-9), from middle left: State Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-26), State Rep. John Lawrence (R-13), State Rep. Steve Barrar (R-160), from left left, State...
Locals make final pitch for Tuesday’s election
Democrats, Republicans hold events to boost enthusiasm for election day
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Republican U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Smith chats with East Marlborough’s Roger Howard as Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh looks on just before a campaign event, Sunday, to boost voter enthusiasm.
WEST CHESTER — Local Democrats and Republicans gathered this weekend...
