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Posted on: March 30, 2016

Federal government Authorizes Reimbursement for Expenses During Snowstorm

Chester County submitted a request for $3,553,431.00 which included the cost estimated to deal with the snow removal from municipalities and other government agencies...

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Antlerless Deer Licenses Sales Date Announced

Posted on: June 23, 2017

Commissioners Establish Steering Committee to Help Shape Chester County’s Future

Posted on: June 22, 2017

Department of Emergency Services Receives Two Awards

Posted on: June 16, 2017

Fugitive Apprehension Unit

Sheriff's Special Unit Operates Below the Radar

Posted on: June 14, 2017

Food Bank Check Presentation

Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to the Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 13, 2017

Commissioners launch public survey about future of Chester County

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Chester County Local Farm Products Guide Now Available

Posted on: June 9, 2017

StoryWalk Unveiling

New StoryWalk Unveiled at Exton Park

Posted on: June 9, 2017

JD and Chester County Sheriff Carolyn Bunny Welsh

Chester County Hero Fund Poised for Change of Guard

Posted on: May 23, 2017

K-9 Graduation Class of 2017

Sheriff's Office Graduation Honors Past & Present K-9 Teams

Posted on: May 22, 2017

Commissioners name Director of Chester County Department of Children Youth and Families

Posted on: May 18, 2017

Elder Justice Day scheduled for June 15 at Westminster Presbyterian Church

Posted on: May 18, 2017

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the K-9 Graduation

Posted on: May 17, 2017

Grants available for farmland preservation in Chester County

Posted on: May 16, 2017

Deputy Sheriff Mendenhall swearing in

Newest Deputy Sheriff Happy to Return Home

Posted on: May 10, 2017

Completion of Circuit Trail

Commissioners Sign Resolution Endorsing Completion of Region’s ‘Circuit’ Trails

Posted on: May 5, 2017

NACo Live Healthy discount program - Chester County savings

Chester County Residents Save $835,000 in Prescription Drug Costs

Posted on: May 5, 2017

First County Police Crisis Intervention Team Training Course Recognizes 28 Graduates

Posted on: May 4, 2017

Chester County Planning Commission Executive Director Receives Statewide Award

Posted on: May 4, 2017

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Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Veterinary Care of K-9 unit

Posted on: April 28, 2017

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Chester County Sheriff K9s to get Bullet Proof Vests

Posted on: April 26, 2017

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Chester County Participates in National Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: April 24, 2017

Health Department Announces New Clinic Hours

Posted on: April 20, 2017

Dog License Compliance Checks in Chester County

Posted on: April 18, 2017

Bunny Brings Smiles to Hospital Patients & Staff

Posted on: April 16, 2017

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County Commissioners Support Chester County’s Historic Mill at Anselma

Posted on: April 10, 2017

Commissioner Farrell unties the shoelaces to launch WalkWorks in Coatesville

Chester County Communities Begin the Walk to One Billion Steps

Posted on: April 7, 2017

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Chester County’s Hospitals Receive $25,000 Boost to Help Combat Opioid and Heroin Crisis

Posted on: March 23, 2017

Orphans’ Court seeks Guardian Program Volunteers

Posted on: March 22, 2017

Chester County Commissioners announce School of Government spring 2017 classes

Posted on: February 28, 2017

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District Attorney and DEA Chief to Head Regional Drug Strike Force

Posted on: March 16, 2017

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Chester County to participate in “Black Balloon Overdose Awareness Day”

Posted on: March 1, 2017

Commissioners demonstrate commitment to citizens’ hearts on Valentine’s Day

Posted on: February 14, 2017

Chester County Hosts Veterans’ Breakfast

Posted on: February 13, 2017

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Take the "Love your Library" Survey

Posted on: February 10, 2017

Lucky Number of Deputies Complete Training Program

Posted on: February 6, 2017

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Chester County Sheriff warns of Criminal phone & Email Solicitations

Posted on: February 2, 2017

Chester County introduces Smart911

Posted on: January 31, 2017

County Commissioners Recognize Winners of Landscapes3 Photo Competition

Posted on: January 31, 2017

Sheriffs Frist K9 Narcotics Team

Sheriff's Office Lauds County's First Graduates of the K-9 Patrol and Narcotics Team

Posted on: January 26, 2017

Agricultural Development Council Welcomes New Board Members

Posted on: January 26, 2017

Platform to Employment seeks County’s long term unemployed

Posted on: January 24, 2017

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Chester County to participate in “National Day of Remembrance” to honor victims of addiction

Posted on: January 20, 2017

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Chester County named semifinalist in Harvard’s 2017 Innovations in American Govt Awards Competition

Posted on: January 18, 2017

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Department of Computing and Information Services wins PA Excellence in Technology Award

Posted on: January 12, 2017

Sheriff warns of phone scams

Posted on: January 5, 2017

Chester County Commissioners announce 2017 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2017

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Commissioners present $50k check to Uptown! Entertainment Alliance

Posted on: December 14, 2016

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Chester County children to “Shop with the Sheriff”

Posted on: November 30, 2016

WCU Student Receives CCATO President's Award for Tackling Opioid Overdoses

Posted on: November 14, 2016

Controller’s Office Hosting Free Seminar for Community Groups

Posted on: November 7, 2016

Chester County Planning Commission Receives Excellence Award for Public Outreach

Posted on: November 1, 2016

Sheriff's Office takes part in Cookies for a Cop Program

Posted on: November 1, 2016

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Chester County Planning Commission Launches Photo Contest

Posted on: October 31, 2016

900 Local Ninth Graders Trained in Suicide Prevention

Posted on: October 21, 2016

Chester County Participates in Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Posted on: October 20, 2016

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West Chester Downtown Foundation presents Chester County with historic preservation plaque for resto

Posted on: October 14, 2016

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Chester County Firefighters Receive $500,000 Federal Grant for Radio Purchases

Posted on: October 5, 2016

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Chester County receives national award for document imaging system

Posted on: September 22, 2016

Public meeting announced for Wolf's Hollow Park Master Plan

Posted on: September 20, 2016

Chester County awarded highest distinction for sustainability

Posted on: September 16, 2016

Chester County selected national Healthy Community finalist

Posted on: September 15, 2016

Chester County announces update to comprehensive plan

Posted on: September 13, 2016

Chester County placed under a drought watch

Posted on: September 9, 2016

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Chester County Color 5k to raise funds to fight opioid and heroin addiction

Posted on: August 30, 2016

5th annual Cruise Night takes place Friday at West Chester University’s Farrell Stadium

Posted on: August 16, 2016

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New program seeks election poll workers from Chester County business community

Posted on: August 12, 2016

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Commissioners Cozzone and Kichline elected as officers for the County Commissioners Assn of PA

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Worksite Wellness Program

Health Department offers Worksite Wellness Program to area Businesses

Posted on: August 8, 2016

County Cup creation receives national acclaim

Posted on: August 3, 2016

Chester County Recorder of Deeds launches Operation Fraud Guard

Posted on: July 27, 2016

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Chester County Ranks in the top 10 Digital Counties in the Nation

Posted on: July 25, 2016

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Chester County Old Fiddlers’ Picnic marks 88th year

Posted on: July 15, 2016

Fraud Protection Seminar

Controller’s Office to host free seminar for community groups on fraud protection

Posted on: July 1, 2016

Chester County Voter Services Notifies Residents of Unaffiliated Mailer

Posted on: June 24, 2016

Chester County receives notice of first confirmed case of Zika Virus

Posted on: June 21, 2016

Mark Rupsis and Julie Bookheimer with past awards

Chester County’s earns Distinguished Budget Presentation awards for 25 consecutive years

Posted on: June 17, 2016

United Way opens Born Learning Trail & Little Free Library™

Posted on: June 16, 2016

Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 9, 2016

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Chester County unveils new Hall of Heroes website

Posted on: May 27, 2016

2016 Local Farm Products Guide Now Available

Posted on: May 19, 2016

Chester County Announces Survey Results of Area Businesses

Posted on: May 17, 2016

Aging Services Sponsors University of Health and Wellness

Posted on: May 16, 2016

Commissioners present check to Charles A. Melton Center

Posted on: May 6, 2016

Commissioners present check for $105,000 for Kennett Area Senior Center Renovations

Posted on: May 4, 2016

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Emergency Services Staff Named 2016 Team of the Year

Posted on: May 3, 2016

Chester County Observes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on: April 29, 2016

Passport Office

Passport Process Simplified

Posted on: April 19, 2016

Chester County Sheriff Announces Reorganization & Promotions

Posted on: April 19, 2016

Chester County seeks applicants for second Platform to Employment

Posted on: April 19, 2016

Commissioners Visit "Words Still Matter" Display for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month

Posted on: April 7, 2016

MLK Bridge Dedication

Commissioners Rename Phoenixville Bridge

Posted on: April 6, 2016

Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week

Posted on: April 1, 2016

Orphan's Court Guardian Program Seeks Volunteers

Posted on: March 18, 2016

Chester County Ranked "Healthiest County" in PA

Posted on: March 17, 2016

Sonia Huntzinger named Coatesville's Economic Development Adminstrator

Posted on: March 17, 2016

Yukon with Trainer Sheriff Bolt

US Police Canine Assn to hold Certification Trials at ChesCo Public Safety Training Campus

Posted on: March 4, 2016

National Women's Month

Commissioners Proclaim March as Woman's History Month

Posted on: March 3, 2016

Time Out of Mind

Free screening of film about homelessness featuring Richard Gere at Colonial Theatre

Posted on: February 24, 2016

Sonia Huntzinger

County Commissioners and Coatesville Area Partners for Progress appoint Sonia Huntzinger as economic

Posted on: February 12, 2016

Code Blue Resources

Code Blue Resources

Posted on: February 12, 2016

Chester County marks 10th year of Triple-A bond ratings

Posted on: February 11, 2016

Chester County Commissioners name Kara Rahn Director of Chester County Voter Services

Posted on: January 27, 2016

Chester County Launches Major Survey of Area Businesses

Posted on: January 27, 2016

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Chester County Encourages Winter Preparedness

Posted on: January 21, 2016

Chester County wins big at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Posted on: January 17, 2016

Chester County Goes Live with new Emergency Voice Radio System

Posted on: January 6, 2016

Chester County Commissioners

Chester County Commissioners announce 2016 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2016

Elected Officials Are Sworn Into Office

Posted on: January 4, 2016

Chester County upgrades emergency notification system

Posted on: June 8, 2015