2+ week, 19+ hour ago (749+ words) Though Kevin Siegel claimed to police it was a "one-time thing," investigators found the defendant had downloaded and accessed files of suspected child porn going back to May 2023. He also addressed the court A former Penn-Delco School District middle school counselor who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography in July was sentenced to 6-12 months in jail Friday. Kevin S. Siegel, 46, of the 3800 block of Marsh Road in Garnet Valley, was also ordered to register as a sexual offender for 15 years under Megan's Law and serve five years of consecutive sex offender probation under the sentence imposed by Common Pleas Court Judge Dominic Pileggi. Siegel, who had worked as an eighth-grade counselor at Northley Middle School for more than two decades, previously entered open pleas to two counts of possessing child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communication facility,…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (555+ words) Snapchat threats, deer crashes, a white Dodge with a light bar whose driver was attempting to pull over vehicles on the Blue Route, and more crime. The latest new reports from the Media station: Arson: At 11:22 a.m., troopers responded to the County Alternative School at 710 S. Old Middletown Road in Middletown Township for the report of students starting a fire. A 13-year-old Clifton Heights boy and a 13-year-old Upper Chichester boy allegedly lit paper on fire and threw it into a classroom while the school was occupied. DUI: At 8:54 p.m., troopers responded to the on ramp to the Commodore Barry Bridge from Second Street in Chester for an accident. The driver of a 2020 Suburban, a 45-year-old Garnet Valley man was charged with driving under the influence. DUI: At 1:09 a.m., troopers stopped a silver Nissan Altima for traffic violations on Interstate 95 north in Chester. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (395+ words) Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at all five restaurants visited: " Comments: Facility is operating without a valid DCHD Food License- current DCHD license expired 9/30/25. A renewal application and invoice was dropped off to establishment, fill out and submit application along with supporting documents. " Facility does not have a valid food license issued by the Delaware County Health Department. Food license application and fee must be received within 7 days of this violation to avoid additional follow up inspections and fees. " Observed food employee cutting fish with her bare hands. " Hand washing sink blocked by dirty dishes. " Shrimp is thawing at room temperature. " A thermometer is not provided in all refrigerator/freezer. " In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. " Ice machine is not clean…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (423+ words) By HAVEN DALEY and JANIE HAR, Associated Press The burglary occurred in the early morning hours of Oct. 15 at an off-site storage facility of the Oakland Museum of California, Oakland Police said in a news release Wednesday. Lori Fogarty, the museum's director, said Thursday the investigation was going public because the artifacts might show up at flea markets, antique stores or pawn shops. "They're not just a loss to the museum," she said. "They're a loss to the public, to our community and we're hoping our community can help us bring them home." Fogarty said it appeared to be a crime of opportunity, and not a targeted art theft. "We think the thieves found a way to enter the building, and they grabbed what they could easily find and snatch and get out of the building with," she said. Stolen…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago (1037+ words) It's the season of giving, but, for some, it's also the season of taking. The Better Business Bureau is warning of 12 holiday scams that could turn your good intentions into a Grinch-like experience. The bureau advises that most scams targeting your money or personal information can be avoided by taking some simple precautions. Social media ads promoting discounted items, holiday events, job opportunities and donation requests, as well as direct messages from strangers, should be viewed cautiously. And a red flag should go up if you are asked to make a payment or donation by wire transfer, through a third party or by prepaid debit or gift card. The bureau has compiled the following list of scams: Products are often advertised on your social media feeds, so always research before you buy. The bureau says its BBB Scam Tracker receives…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (1173+ words) Mental health and substance abuse services have skyrocketed more than 450% over a year for one pilot program as new drugs are also emerging on the scene. Another 36 were added to that by Oct. 29, making the total 282 with an 80% rate of linking them to treatment. "They've been going up significantly consistently," Kayla Taylor, ConnectEd coordinator, said. "We probably will go over 300." "The ConnectEd program has helped a family in almost every township, borough and city in Delaware County," Corson said. "This is something that affects our communities here in Delaware County." Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor praised the program meant to'reduce the barriers to help get support for young people in the community. "Seeing where your numbers have gone from the first year and just how it expanded and the work that you've done to get the word out…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (345+ words) All the boxes checked this week: Ice machines leave inspectors cold, fly tape over the food prep area, blown gaskets, no hair net, grease is the word, persons in charge not up to par, you'll stick to those soda guns, and unappetizing findings. Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at nine of 13 restaurants visited: Al Pastor, 13 W. Benedict Ave., Havertown: " Soda guns are not clean to sight and touch. " A food thermometer is not available. " In-use wiping cloths are not stored properly. " Mop was found stored incorrectly in-between use. Rudy's Tavern, 7160 Marshall Road, Upper Darby: " A consumer advisory is not provided for serving raw or undercooked food. Charlotte's Restaurant, 3207 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square: " PIC is not a certified food manager. " PIC is not…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (329+ words) Note: Email only to [email protected] by Monday at noon. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. Media Lions Club Breakfast with Santa: Saturday Dec. 6 at 8 a.m. to noon. Lima United Methodist Church 209 N. Middletown Road. Adults and children $15 at the door, kids under 3 are free. All proceeds benefit local charities. Do you worry: about how much someone drinks? Al-Anon and Alateen can help." Attend an Al-Anon meeting on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Road, Springfield. Park in back of building, handicapped accessible. Contact AISDV.ORG or call 215-222-5244 for more information and other meetings. Nar-Anon Family Group: Courage to Live meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Brookhaven Municipal Center, 2 Cambridge Road, Brookhaven." All those affected by a loved one's addiction are welcome. The meeting is wheelchair accessible. Plus, the center offers: police/court accompaniment, advocacy and free…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Delaware County Republicans retained the two majority county commission posts in Tuesday's election in a race that dramatized the GOP's convincing comeback from its jarring defeats of a year ago. The ... 100 Years Ago, 1925: Residents in the vicinity of the Victoria Plush Mills, together with motorists and pedestrians who have noticed the defacing of the new Plush Mills Memorial Bride, over Crum Creek, at Swarthmore, are loud in their protest of the work of the vandals. Chalk or paint was used in the defacing of Delaware County's monument to her heroic dead, large-sized lettering being placed on the approaches of the bridge by unidentified parties. Because of the height from the ground, the lettering evidently was the work of a grown-up. 75 Years Ago, 1950: The Rev. John Henry Hauser, new rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ninth and Madison streets, will conduct…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (341+ words) See what happened on this date 100, 75, 50, 25 and 10 years ago. 100 Years Ago, 1925: Following the announcement made in yesterday's Chester Times, that the final supply of Red Letter Bibles is fast disappearing, a number of persons visited the business office at 418 Market St. yesterday and last evening and procured their copy of the book. Because of the number of calls received, it is doubtful that the supply will last until the end of the coming week. 50 Years Ago, 1975: Police are "leaning toward a grudge" as the motive for the deliberate toppling early Saturday of one of radio station WEEZ's three transmitting towers. "We believe someone had a specific reason for doing it," Police Chief James McCarthy said today. He said "nothing as yet" has developed on catching whoever did it. McCarthy said police were leaning toward a grudge because it was "a…...