A Glen Mills man will spend 35 years behind bars for crimes related to child pornography and the sexual abuse of a toddler. Jose Gonzalez, 34, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 27, in federal court on two counts of manufacturing child pornography, one count of distribution of child pornography, and one count of possession of child pornography, said U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger in a…
A bill that makes strangulation, a violent form of assault seen frequently in domestic-abuse cases, a free-standing criminal offense is now the law in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Becky Corbin, R-155, who introduced the bill, was joined by Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan; Deputy District Attorney Michelle Frei, who leads domestic violence prosecutions in Chester County; and Dolly Wideman-Scott, executive director of the Domestic Violence…
After a four-year respite, Chester County taxpayers will see their county taxes increase if a preliminary budget remains unchanged. At the Chester County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, the commissioners reviewed figures that showed that the owner of a $166,630 home — the median assessed value in the county — would pay a projected bill of $728.01, a hike of $34.33. That…
With a unanimous vote by Chadds Ford Township supervisors, the fourth and final segment of the loop road system around the intersection of Routes 1 and 202 is on its way to becoming a reality. Supervisors voted 3-0 during their Oct. 26 workshop to grant preliminary approval for the Hillman Drive extension. The applicant — The Henderson Group — must still go through the process…
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, Oct. 31. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start. HAPPY FEET Hello Friends! My name is Happy…
• Mike Keneally & Beer For Dolphins play The Kennett Flash for the first time ever on Friday, Oct. 28. The group will be touring in its classic trio format for the first time in over 20 years, and this will be its only area appearance. Keneally is well-known for his time in Frank Zappa's band as a "Stunt" guitarist. Since his time with Frank…
• The girls’ varsity ice hockey team skated to a victory in their season opener game on Oct. 14 against Downingtown West by a score of 8-4. Claire Donovan scored three goals, Jordan Hower scored two, while Madison Doucette, Kaelen Speck and Hannah Close scored one each. Katie Anderson had two assists and Madison Doucette and Hannah Close each had one assist. Defense stayed strong…