His service endures until cow comes home

The celebration had to include a bovine element: In addition to 40 years of service to the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), Gary W. Smith runs a cow farm. On Wednesday, June 15, 150 public officials, business leaders and supporters gathered to recognize Smith’s four decades of economic advocacy at Milky Way Farm in Yellow Springs. Smith’s career began in 1976, when he answered…

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Longwood firefighter committed to giving back

A 22–year-old Kennett Township resident is gaining proficiency in checking off goals. Austin Robuck is currently making progress on attaining one of his lifelong ambitions: becoming a Catholic priest. And he already accomplished another childhood dream by becoming a member of a fire company. Robuck is a volunteer EMS member and firefighter at Longwood Fire Company. “My story began when I was a young guy…

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Art association receives grant to boost awards

A $1,861.91 grant from the Philadelphia Foundation will help support the Chester County Art Association’s Exhibition Awards Program. CCAA, located at 100 North Bradford Avenue in West Chester, received the announcement from Pedro A. Ramos, president and CEO of the foundation, a CCAA press release said. Angela Deal Meanix of the Chester County Art Association said the funds would be used for excellence awards and…

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