Arcade owners face license fees for amusement devices
Rich Volpone runs the Darby Arcade at 852 Main St with seven pinball machines a juke box and snack options. Borough council debated an ordinance imposing a 100 dollar licensing fee per amusement device for stores and tabled it after a December hearing. A Delco Billiard Academy rep warned the fee could hurt his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandtrack
Darby Arcade
Main St
Rich Volpone
Novemer
Charles Sanders
Sanders
Delco Billiard Academy
Council
Melissa Gurdy
Maragos charges dropped in lottery fix case
A Springfield couple faces dismissal of conspiracy and related charges after a plea deal in a Pennsylvania Lottery fix scheme. James and Jean Maragos agreed to cooperate in prosecutions of others and to make full restitution of about 1.18 million dollars won on the 666 number, with about one million in cash and tickets to be recovered for the state lottery fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanold
Dmii Times
Harrisburg
Springfield
James Maragos
Jean Ella
Kerr Lane
Henry G. Barr
State Justice Department
Office of Criminal Law Enfrcement
Barr
Maragos
State Lottery Fund
Peter.k
Jack K. Maragos
Monroeville
Dauphin Court
Chester youth dies after shooting in holdup. officer involved
John Bailey, 15, of 624 E 8th St Chester, died at Crozer Chester Medical Center after being shot in the head by an off duty city patrolman during an alleged holdup at a Wawa at 22nd Street and Edgemont Avenue. Andrew Coleman, 27, was also wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Crozer- Chester Medical Center
Upland
John Bailey
8Th St
Delaware County
Andrew Coleman
Wawa
22Nd Street
Edgemont Avenue
Burning the Greens as Old English Custom Sparks DER Review
Barbara Ormsby reports Delaware County communities weigh the Burning of the Greens against environmental rules. DER warns it is a case by case matter needing approval, while Harry Masters outlines curbside disposal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Environmental Resources
DER
Harry Masters
Delaware County
William Penn District seeks injunction to end teachers strike
The William Penn School District asks the Commonwealth Court for an injunction to end a 10 week teachers strike. The district argues the walkout harms education and risks scholarships and summer job prospects, noting disruptions to bus services and AP testing. Attorneys plan to meet with a judge to set a hearing date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Keyser
Daily Times
William En
Comon Pleas Court
Wes Cominet
Jdge
William Penh Superis
William’Pennee
Lansdowne
East Lansdowne
Aldan
Darby
Studen
Depp
Fandh
Cour
PENN
Ryan set to become Pennsylvania House Speaker in 165th session
Rep. Matthew J. Ryan of Media is slated to be elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House at the 165th General Assembly opening. The Republican caucus holds a 103-99 edge, with Ryan to be sworn in during the mass ceremony led by Montgomery County Judge Anthony Sirica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Ellis
Harrisburg Bureau
Harrisbur
Matthew J. Ryan
Ga ¥el
State House
Pennsylvania “General Assembly
Ryan
Hobeén
Lican
Montgomery County
Anthony Sirica
House
Common Pleas
Charles Mebus
Bechimes
Warren H. Spencer
Tioga
Christmas fund still on donation drive in Chester
The Salvation Army Merry Christmas Fund in Chester continues to receive gifts and promises. Capt. Gilbert Reynders notes a conservative target yet to be met, with food vouchers and a Christmas dinner provided for 150 people. Numerous individual donors from local groups and families contribute varied amounts, supporting the needy as the season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Gilbert Reynders
Chester Salvation Army
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melissa Agordy
Ore UK
Darcae
Barbara Ormsby
Dick Ruhl
Falcroft
DEA
Ruhl
Melissagordy
Ridley
MEX
Colt
Middletown Road
Middletown
Road Talkers CB Club, Inc
Ivar L
Sara E. Nyhus
Our Lord
Gautifl
Hagnemann
Martin N Donato
Albert Mousley
Louis Kapelski
H. Cowhie
Ces
Amy I. Hangavin
Ezell Copeland
Copeland
Petronella Schmauder
Eeemcee Bazylewies
Connor
Pan R. Davis
C. Walter McCray
William C.re
Paul L. Donohue
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!