With the arrival of frigid weather, Chester County has put its Code Blue policy in effect, according to a county press release. Code Blue is implemented when temperatures dip below 35 degrees, putting some residents at risk for inadequate shelter, hot meals, and medical assistance. Information on the county's Code Blue alert, which includes a list of warming stations, can be found here. During this period of…
As winter continues its frigid grip on the region, perhaps thoughts of summer camp will offset the cold. And even if they don’t, it’s not too early to line up enriching summer activities for students, says the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). Summer Career Academies are not your normal summer day camps for kids. These hands-on programs, focused on topics ranging from robotics to animal…
The i’s have been dotted and the t’s crossed. The final draft of a proposed Home Rule Charter for Concord Township is now ready for public review before a vote to accept or reject it on April 26. Members of Concord’s Government Study Commission voted on Feb. 11 to approve a final draft of the charter that, if accepted by voters, would change the basic…
The National Weather Service (NWS) has renewed its warning about the Arctic blast poised to grip the region this coming weekend, and added a new development: the possibility of a major storm on Monday night, Feb. 15. The most dangerous cold weather is expected on Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday, Feb. 14. Temperatures will be dropping during the daytime on Saturday with wind gusts of…
The Chester County Commissioners are celebrating another financial trifecta – the reaffirmation of three separate triple-A bond ratings – an accomplishment that carries an added distinction this year. The latest recognition marks the 10th year that Chester County has earned – and maintained – the highest possible rating status. It is the only county in Pennsylvania that holds the three triple-A rating distinctions, and is…
An employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Hospital in Coatesville was indicted on Thursday, Feb. 11, by federal officials. Martin W. Kennedy, 68, is accused of preparing false tax returns and theft of government property, said U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger in a press release. According to an indictment filed on Tuesday, Feb. 9, Kennedy prepared approximately 176 federal income tax returns for other…
Clara Leo Gatti, 89, of Kennett Square, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Brandywine Senior Living at Longwood in Kennett Square. She was the wife of the late John B. Gatti who died in 1997 and with whom she shared 46 years of marriage. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Gus V. and the late Mabel (Ingelido) Leo. A graduate of Goldey-Beacom,…
With a unanimous vote, the Chester County Commissioners gave new meaning to the concept of bridging financial gaps at their meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11. The commissioners voted to charge an additional $5 fee for vehicle registrations, a move that has already been adopted in seven other Pennsylvania counties, including Bucks and Philadelphia. The commissioners said Montgomery County is reviewing it. Under a state law…
An idea that could lead to the development of 38 new homes along Oakland Road, has finally reached the Chadds Ford Planning Commission as an engineered plan. Wonderland Farms, a planned residential development proposed by Harrier LLC, a Grace family business entity, if approved, would lead to the construction of 23 new single-family dwellings on the west side of Oakland and 15 townhouses on the…
At the invitation of PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards, legislators and law enforcement officers received a demonstration on Wednesday, Feb. 10, of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology that provides law enforcement a better tool to verify expired vehicle registrations. “License plate reader technology allows a single law enforcement officer to quickly, accurately and reliably check the status of thousands of license plates on a…
• The Kennett Area Senior Center sponsors free tax assistance to middle and low-income taxpayers, with special attention to those 60 and older. AARP volunteers will be available for appointments on Tuesdays, Feb. 16 and 23; and Fridays, Feb. 12, 19 and 26. The times are from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and are by appointment only. Please contact the KASC at 610-444-4819 to schedule…