At its Sunshine meeting on Monday, Aug. 15, the Chester County Board of Commissioners reinforced the many accolades the county has received for good health with proclamations for National Recovery Month and National Preparedness Month. Vincent H. Brown, executive director of the county’s Drug & Alcohol Services said an estimated 33,000 Chester County residents are in need of treatment. He said the ongoing opioid epidemic…
Updated at 9:10 p.m. with comment from defense attorney The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Aug. 15, that a trooper from the Avondale barracks is facing drug charges, the result of a state police investigation. Jose I. Lebron, 37, of Reading, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 12, on charges that include criminal use of a communication facility, possession of a controlled substance, and use…
If you’re having trouble keeping your cool, you have good reason: The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the area until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16. Heat index values of 102 to 108 are expected Tuesday afternoon with temperatures in the mid-90s. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms could bring temporary relief. Less transitory relief is forecast on Wednesday when a…
In today’s world, few public events, whether a political rally or the Olympics procession, occur without cellphones capturing “selfies.” And while it might be hard to imagine how our Colonial ancestors survived without them, the Chadds Ford Historical Society wants to provide the answers. On Thursday, Sept. 15, the CFHS will continue its popular Tavern Talks series with “Creating the Perfect (Colonial) Selfie” from 7…
Victory Brewing Company will partner with The Kennett Flash for a beer-tasting, food-pairing, live music fundraiser on Friday, Aug. 19. The event will include sounds from Philadelphia ‘60s garage rock act The GTVs and Shadylady, a deejay who will be spinning her vast collection of Motown, soul, R&B and ‘60s rock to get everyone up and dancing. Victory will feature at least six different beers…