Adopt-a-Pet: Kixx

My name is Kixx. I’m a 7-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair mix who was transferred into the Chester County SPCA on March 1. I am front-declawed and have a beautiful combination of brown tabby with white trim on my face, neck, and paws. I am a diva and prefer to have things my way. I am being recommended to go home with an experienced cat person…

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Area disc jockey accused of sex assault

A 27-year-old West Chester man who worked as a deejay has been booked on criminal charges, Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said on Wednesday, April 8. After an investigation by Pennsylvania State Police, Daniel J. Milowicki, who has residences in Westtown and West Bradford townships, was arrested for involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, possession of child pornography, invasion of privacy, and drug offenses, court records…

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Police Log April 9: Robbery, DUI, public drunkenness

• State police are looking for an unidentified white male in connection with an armed robbery outside the Domino’s Pizza on Millers Hill Road in Kennett Township on April 5. A report said the suspect, described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 180 pounds and wearing a black jacket and black ski mask, opened the passenger door of a car and pointed a gun at…

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Around Town April 9

• The Pennsbury Land Trust’s annual public meeting, on Thursday, April 9, at 7 p.m., will feature a landscape designer who will provide tips on how to make yards look beautiful with native plants at the township building. The staff of the renowned Mt. Cuba Center in Delaware will offer practical advice on selection, placement and care of some of the best native plants, which…

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PennDOT: Traffic deaths dip; public can track

Traffic deaths in Pennsylvania in 2014 reached an all-time low, continuing a favorable trend as safety advocates work towards the nationwide goal of zero fatalities, acting PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards said in a press release. PennDOT also announced that the public can now search for finalized crash and traffic fatality data using its new Pennsylvania Crash Information Tool, which is accessible at dotcrashinfo.pa.gov. The…

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Art Watch: A celebration of life and art at Galer Estate Winery

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Drawing Before Departing by Paul Skibinski

At Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square, artist Sarah Yeoman will be exhibiting the brilliant artwork of her late husband, artist Paul Skibinski. Paul created a series of 50 wonderful drawings and poetry after his Stage IV melanoma cancer diagnosis in September of 2012. This show "Drawing before Departing" is a tribute to his love of life and boundless creativity. Previously shown at Chester…

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Narrow scope, high impact seen for 9-1-1 texting service

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Chester County Commissioners' Chairman Terence Farrell demonstrates the new 9-1-1 texting system implemented by the county. To his right is dispatcher Shana Howard.

Imagine that when you heard the intruder break into your home, you had just enough time to grab your cellphone and dive under a bed. If you had called 9-1-1, you might have revealed your presence and risked your life. On Tuesday, April 7, the Chester County Commissioners and officials from the Department of Emergency Services (DES) held a press conference to announce an alternative…

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