Police seeking 1 of 3 home invasion suspects

An armed home invasion that occurred Monday, May 3, has resulted in two arrests with a third suspect at large, said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan. Whelan and Prospect Park Police Chief Cliff Engel said police are looking for the public’s assistance to apprehend a man known as “Pappo,” said a press release from the District Attorney’s Office. Prospect Park police responded on Monday,…

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Art Watch: The beauty of Chester County

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Fresh Warm Air by Heather Davis on exhibit at Longwood Art Gallery

In Kennett Square, Saturday June 4 is one of the favorite outdoor art exhibits of the year. "Abstractions" at The Scarlett Thicket Farm show is hosted by Peter Welling. If you have ever driven by those lovely barns throughout Chester County and wondered what they look like inside, this is a great opportunity to do so. The Scarlett Thicket barn has the most spellbinding light…

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ID sought for woman’s body found in pond

A grisly discovery interrupted the mix of Memorial Day festivities in Chester County. Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan said in a press release that police responded on Monday, May 30, at approximately 11:15 a.m. to an East Coventry Township pond, where a woman’s body had been tied to a cinder block. “Sadly, somebody threw this woman away like a piece of trash,” said Hogan in the…

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Luke Anthony Baccino, 3, of Landenberg

Luke Anthony Baccino, 3, of Landenberg, died peacefully at home on May 28, surrounded by all his loving family. Luke’s infectious smile brought joy and happiness to all who saw it, whether it was family in everyday visits or strangers at the mall or supermarket. No one could pass by Luke without returning a smile of their own.  There was hardly ever a moment when…

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Philanthropist gleans praise for giving back

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Jeff March (from left), the new board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank, is joined by his predecessor, Robert D. McNeil, and Larry Welsch, the Food Bank's executive director.

For decades, the scion of the founders of Tylenol has put his own spin on the concept of pain relief. Robert D. McNeil, the founding board chairman of the Chester County Food Bank who stepped off the board earlier this month, has specialized in ministering to other’s distress – a mission that often occurred well below the radar. “There is no ego in Bob McNeil,”…

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