Phoenixville, PA|News|
Phoenixville Officer, Now Chesco Forensic Detective, Honored
Det. Gary E. Lynch was named the Chester County Detective of the Year for his work using DNA evidence to find sex abusers and murderers.

Marlene Lang may be contacted at marlene.lang@patch.com.
Det. Gary E. Lynch was named the Chester County Detective of the Year for his work using DNA evidence to find sex abusers and murderers.

The Restore Chester County Task Force is asking large and small businesses to take a survey that will help clarify the County's needs.
A Colliers V.P. has arranged a long-term lease for Tesla at the Jaguar Land Rover dealership on West Chester Pike.
A West Chester man was driving under the influence when he struck a utility pole along E. Virginia Avenue, according to police.
West Chester's American Helicopter Museum will celebrate World Helicopter Day with rides and a restored McCulloch J-2 Gyroplane on display.
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is preserving the Baldwin Long property in Charlestown Township.
Fire and police departments along with a local pastor were commended for their response to the Ashwood Apartments fire in July 2020.
Chester County Sheriff's Office aided in Philadelphia's "Operation Priority Takedown" over several days, taking in 37 fugitives and weapons.
Southern Chester County Trail Feasibility Study says 20 miles of trail can create a unified "Baltimore Pike Bikeway."
Police in West Brandywine Township issued a statement that the July 21 house explosion was not caused by a meth lab, as rumored.
A Chester County state representative called a hearing on mushroom farming and the crop's uses beyond food, including bioremediation.
Chester County Commissioners need volunteers to help direct Chesco's American Recovery Plan Act funds.
West Chester Borough Police have photos of men they say fired the shot heard very early Sunday, and police need to identify them.
Authorities are looking for a contractor whom they allege accepted pay but left work undone in Kennett Square, and also kept rented tools.
Parents in Downingtown Area School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
A Phoenixville resident and veterinary tech assistant helped a lost and injured hen, but the bird is back at home Friday.
Parents in Pottstown School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Parents in Phoenixville schools can mark the first day of school Aug. 30 but Friday is the deadline to choose in-person or virtual school.
Parents in West Chester Area School District can mark the first day of school as Aug. 30.
Parents in Tredyffrin/Easttown School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.