Top dog to be crowned at Chesco field trials

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Chester County Sheriff's Deputy Dan McCole (from left) and Nero, Deputy Ryan Barr and Murphy, Deputy Mike Sarro and Dexter, and Deputy Mike Carlson and Luke demonstrate their teamwork.

The Chester County Sheriff’s Office will give new meaning to the dog days of summer as it hosts the U.S. Police Canine Association’s annual Police Dog I field trials on Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28. The event marks the first time the two-day field trials have been held in Chester County, and the public is invited to attend and observe at the Chester…

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Art Watch: Artists talk

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From Left to right: Robert Bohne, John Suplee, Sandra Severson, Maxine Manges, Jessica Turgoose

Could a painting save a horse from sale? What drives the artist to create? What is their inspiration? How did they do that? What were they thinking? If you have ever thought of listening to an artist discussion in a gallery or museum, but hesitated, perhaps this recounting of the most recent artist talk at Church Street Gallery will inspire you to take the plunge.…

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Police Log Aug. 24: Accidents, thefts, DUIs

• Nicholas A. Orlando, 34, of Exton, was charged with driving at an unsafe speed following an incident on Creek Road in Chadds Ford Township, according to a police report. The report said he crossed into the opposing lane of traffic. • Police said Algernon S. Maness, 82, and Betty J. Maness, 78, both of West Grove, were taken to Crozer Chester Hospital following an…

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