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Police: Phony pizza request set up robbery
Deliveryman allegedly forced to turn over cash at gunpoint in Landenberg
A bogus request for a pizza delivery on Thursday led to the armed robbery of a deliveryman, New Garden Township Police said.
Police said the 23-year-old victim pulled into the expected delivery location at approximately 10 p.m. - in the 100 block of Old Limestone Road [...]
Kennett middle-schoolers uniting to end prejudice
Students seek support for participation in Third Annual WALK Against Hate
Kennett Middle School students, relatives, and neighbors are inviting others to participate with them in the Third Annual WALK Against Hate on Sunday in Philadelphia from 1 to 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) in an effort to end the injustices of prejudice, the [...]
Opportunity for middle-schoolers to test waters
Newport club offering Intro-to-Row clinic on Saturday
Curious about crew? The Newport Rowing Club (NRC) is offering a “Middle School Intro-to-Row Clinic” on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The session, designed for sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders, will feature certified coaches and experienced athletes presenting the basics, including water safety, “the language of rowing,” stroke fundamentals, [...]
Man, 27, accused of heroin, crack deliveries
Kennett Square Police said Wilmington resident traveled to borough to sell drugs
After a several-month investigation by Kennett Square police, a Wilmington man was charged Tuesday with drug offenses, police said Wednesday.
Manlio Morales, 27, faces five counts of delivery of heroin and crack cocaine in the borough, police said. Morales was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Daniel [...]
New initiatives aim to turn rescues into cherished pets
Adoption is Chester County SPCA’s goal; until then, add Mozart and spritz of vanilla
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The Doberman pinscher puppies yelped gleefully when a visitor opened the door to their pen; within seconds they enveloped the Chester County SPCA staffer, jockeying for position to grab the attention they anticipated.
Kennel coordinator Michele [...]
County extending helping hand for career transition
Program aims to assist qualified unemployed, underemployed residents
A program designed to assist people in or approaching career transition will be held Friday at the Penn State Great Valley campus from 8:30 a.m. until noon, a county news release said.
“Job Search and You” will provide career assistance through the Managing Your Career Transition conferences provided by Penn State Great Valley’s Office of [...]
Willowdale plant sale to honor horticulturist’s legacy
Proceeds from Garden Club’s event will benefit area beautification
Cardinal flower, iris, salvia, sedum, columbine, ginger, butterfly weed and many more floral varieties will be available at the West Chester Garden Club’s Third Annual Plant Sale on Thursday.
Held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landhope Farms market in Willowdale, this year’s sale honors the [...]
Permit required for Kennett Square soliciting
Police: Two businesses cited recently for failing to obtain one
If you own a business and want to solicit in the Borough of Kennett Square, you need a permit. Two businesses learned that lesson painfully in recent weeks when they received citations, Kennett Square police said.
The Power Home Remodeling Group of Chester was cited after several [...]
At Kuerner Farm: Hear today, gone tomorrow
Musical element aims to add new – and fleeting – dimension to visitors’ experience
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The grant-imposed deadlines for curators at the Brandywine River Museum initially seemed prohibitive: eight weeks from start to finish to create an unconventional, ephemeral experience for visitors.
Now, several weeks into what evolved into an exhilarating race [...]
Police: 20-year-old drunk driver became combative
Avondale man faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault
An accident on Wednesday led to multiple charges against Phillip Doty, 20, of Avondale, including aggravated assault against a police officer, resisting arrest, and drunken-driving, New Garden Township Police reported.
Police said they came upon a vehicle with extensive damage on Reynolds Road near the intersection of Springbenny Turn. [...]
