Rt. 841 bridge reopens in W. Marlborough

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has reopened the bridge carrying Route 841 (Chatham Road) Bridge over Doe Run in West Marlborough Township, Chester County, following the completion of a bridge rehabilitation project. PennDOT’s contractor rehabilitated the structure with repairs that included encasing the beam ends and sections of the open steel grid deck in reinforced concrete. Built...

Chasin for Chalfin features pair of cross country runs

Races part of fundraising events to benefit Jake Chalfin By Blair Sylvester, Correspondent, The Times Saturday marks a series of fundraising road races to benefit West Marlborough jockey Jake Chalfin, who was paralyzed in a 2010 steeplechase accident. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks WEST MARLBOROUGH — Those searching for a scenic run, through some of Chester County’s most beautiful vistas, should...

Injured jockey’s indomitable spirit inspires

Group has held five fund-raisers to assist Jake Chalfin with medical expenses; two more are scheduled By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Jake Chalfin said he is extremely grateful to a group who rallied to give him emotional and financial support after his paralyzing steeplechase injury. Photo courtesy of Tod Marks A 34-year-old Springdell resident who grew up in Chester Springs fondly...