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Posted on: March 18, 2016

Orphan's Court Guardian Program Seeks Volunteers

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Anyone interested in becoming part of the Orphans’ Court guardian program is invited to
take part in a training session that will be held on Tuesday, April 5th...

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Deputy Finds her Calling in Sheriff’s K-9 Unit

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Deputies Triumph During Predawn Fitness Test

Posted on: October 5, 2017
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Chester Valley Trail West Project Public Survey

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Hurricane Irma Relief Effort Grows

Posted on: September 28, 2017
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Scam Artists Posing as Deputy Sheriffs Resurface

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Local Employer Job Fair

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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Gearing up for round two of hurricane relief

Posted on: September 21, 2017
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Posted on: September 18, 2017
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In Chester County, Outpouring of Love, Supplies for Texas

Posted on: September 7, 2017
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Chester County Organizes Second Color 5k to Fight Opioid and Heroin Addiction

Posted on: August 29, 2017
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Commissioners Commemorate 240th Anniversary of Battle of the Brandywine

Posted on: August 30, 2017
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Chester County Planning Commission Launches Photo Contest

Posted on: August 28, 2017
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County Commissioners Kichline and Cozzone elected as officers of County Commissioners Association of

Posted on: August 24, 2017
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Chester County to participate in “International Overdose Awareness Day”

Posted on: August 21, 2017
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Health Department Brings Together Nurses and Families to Meet with Congressman Costello

Posted on: August 21, 2017
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Chester County public service notice: Fraudulent Email Spoofing

Posted on: August 18, 2017
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Chester County kicks off week of Advocacy and Awareness with community event at Uptown Theater in We

Posted on: August 17, 2017
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Sheriff’s Office gearing up for Cruise Night

Posted on: August 7, 2017
Digital Counties Survey 2017 award

Chester County Advances in Ranking as Eighth Most Innovative Digital County in the Nation

Posted on: July 28, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Pipeline Safety Preparedness Meeting

Posted on: July 27, 2017
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Chester County Hosts Junior Chinese Delegation

Posted on: July 25, 2017
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Chester County Achieves Further National Acclaim for WRAP Program

Posted on: July 12, 2017
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D.A. Commends Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit

Posted on: July 11, 2017
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FEMA Open House for Property Owners: New ChesCo Flood Insurance Maps

Posted on: July 6, 2017
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Commissioners launch public survey about future of Chester County

Posted on: May 15, 2017

Antlerless Deer Licenses Sales Date Announced

Posted on: June 23, 2017
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Commissioners Establish Steering Committee to Help Shape Chester County’s Future

Posted on: June 22, 2017
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Department of Emergency Services Receives Two Awards

Posted on: June 16, 2017
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Sheriff's Special Unit Operates Below the Radar

Posted on: June 14, 2017
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Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to the Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 13, 2017
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Chester County Local Farm Products Guide Now Available

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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New StoryWalk Unveiled at Exton Park

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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Posted on: May 23, 2017
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Posted on: May 22, 2017
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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

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Posted on: May 17, 2017
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Posted on: May 16, 2017
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Posted on: May 10, 2017
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Commissioners Sign Resolution Endorsing Completion of Region’s ‘Circuit’ Trails

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

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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
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Health Department Announces New Clinic Hours

Posted on: April 20, 2017
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Dog License Compliance Checks in Chester County

Posted on: April 18, 2017
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Bunny Brings Smiles to Hospital Patients & Staff

Posted on: April 16, 2017
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Posted on: April 10, 2017
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Posted on: March 22, 2017
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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
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Commissioners demonstrate commitment to citizens’ hearts on Valentine’s Day

Posted on: February 14, 2017
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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
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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
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Chester County introduces Smart911

Posted on: January 31, 2017
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County Commissioners Recognize Winners of Landscapes3 Photo Competition

Posted on: January 31, 2017
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Posted on: January 26, 2017
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Agricultural Development Council Welcomes New Board Members

Posted on: January 26, 2017
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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
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Posted on: January 5, 2017
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Chester County Commissioners announce 2017 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2017
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Chester County children to “Shop with the Sheriff”

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Chester County Planning Commission Launches Photo Contest

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900 Local Ninth Graders Trained in Suicide Prevention

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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

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Posted on: October 5, 2016
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Chester County receives national award for document imaging system

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Posted on: September 20, 2016
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Posted on: September 16, 2016
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Posted on: September 15, 2016
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Posted on: September 13, 2016
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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

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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
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Health Department offers Worksite Wellness Program to area Businesses

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County Cup creation receives national acclaim

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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

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

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Chester County Voter Services Notifies Residents of Unaffiliated Mailer

Posted on: June 24, 2016
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Chester County receives notice of first confirmed case of Zika Virus

Posted on: June 21, 2016
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Chester County’s earns Distinguished Budget Presentation awards for 25 consecutive years

Posted on: June 17, 2016
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Posted on: June 16, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners present $25,000 check to Chester County Food Bank

Posted on: June 9, 2016
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Posted on: May 27, 2016
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Posted on: May 19, 2016
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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
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Commissioners present check to Charles A. Melton Center

Posted on: May 6, 2016
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Commissioners present check for $105,000 for Kennett Area Senior Center Renovations

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Emergency Services Staff Named 2016 Team of the Year

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Chester County Observes National Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on: April 29, 2016
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Passport Process Simplified

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Chester County Sheriff Announces Reorganization & Promotions

Posted on: April 19, 2016

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Posted on: April 19, 2016
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Commissioners Visit "Words Still Matter" Display for Intellectual Disability Awareness Month

Posted on: April 7, 2016
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Commissioners Rename Phoenixville Bridge

Posted on: April 6, 2016
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Health Department Celebrates National Public Health Week

Posted on: April 1, 2016
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Federal government Authorizes Reimbursement for Expenses During Snowstorm

Posted on: March 30, 2016
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Chester County Ranked "Healthiest County" in PA

Posted on: March 17, 2016
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Sonia Huntzinger named Coatesville's Economic Development Adminstrator

Posted on: March 17, 2016
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US Police Canine Assn to hold Certification Trials at ChesCo Public Safety Training Campus

Posted on: March 4, 2016
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Commissioners Proclaim March as Woman's History Month

Posted on: March 3, 2016
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Free screening of film about homelessness featuring Richard Gere at Colonial Theatre

Posted on: February 24, 2016
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County Commissioners and Coatesville Area Partners for Progress appoint Sonia Huntzinger as economic

Posted on: February 12, 2016
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Code Blue Resources

Posted on: February 12, 2016

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

Posted on: February 11, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners name Kara Rahn Director of Chester County Voter Services

Posted on: January 27, 2016
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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
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Chester County wins big at Pennsylvania Farm Show

Posted on: January 17, 2016
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Chester County Goes Live with new Emergency Voice Radio System

Posted on: January 6, 2016
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Chester County Commissioners announce 2016 organizational leadership

Posted on: January 5, 2016
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Elected Officials Are Sworn Into Office

Posted on: January 4, 2016

Chester County upgrades emergency notification system

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