Pennsylvania State Police from Troop K, Media barracks, are investigating a shooting in Concord Township yesterday.
The incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Police responded to 757 Naaman’s Creek Road for a report of a 62-year-old man with a bullet wound to the chest.
Police said Concordville Fire Co. medics stabilized the victim and took him to Chester Crozer Hospital for treatment.
The scene was secured and police canvassed the area for witnesses. A search revealed no weapons, and it was undetermined whether the gunshot was self-inflicted, the report said.
The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with information to contact Tpr. Brian Richardson at 484-840-1000.
Come meet all the wonderful animals available now for adoption at the Brandywine Valley SPCA. All featured pets are “Name Your Price” adoption fee until Monday, June 27/. Not ready to adopt? Then sponsor a pet and provide a safe place for our companions to rest until they find their forever homes. Help us give them a second chance at a fresh start.
Torch
TORCH
Torch is my name and playing is my game. People love the way the sun hits my brindle coat when I run. And I dream every night of romping around and frolicking in a big yard with my new forever family. I can see it now, we are the perfect match. Some people are awed by my size, but I am just one big ol’ cuddle bug. Come give me a treat and a hug and I’ll be your new best friend. Let’s play.
TEDDY
Teddy
Hi folks, my name is Teddy. I’m a 5-year-old domestic short haired black and white stud, if I do say so myself. I came in as a stray and have slowly begun to adjust to my new surroundings. I am very shy and quite like ninja! I tend to be a little on the independent side, but will totally come get some loving when the time is right. Trust is a big thing for me and I know you can relate to that. Won’t you come by the shelter and ask for me? Who knows, we may just end up living a life of bliss together.
Josie
JOSIE
Hi, I’m Josie, a sweet ray of sunshine biding my time at the shelter until someone picks me as their newest member of their family. I was nervous when I arrived at the shelter as a stray but quickly became a staff and volunteer favorite because of my loving personality and affectionate nature. With my caramel colored coat and liquid caramel eyes, I am just as pretty as I am nice. Why don’t you grab your family, two legged and four legged members, and come down to meet me? I’m ready to get my summer vacation started.
DARCY
Darcy
Everyone here thinks I am a Super Girl, so who am I to argue? I think I get my nickname from what a great recovery I made since coming into the shelter. I’ve put on some weight, gotten healthy and now my personality is the thing you will notice first upon meeting me. I think I would thrive in a quieter home where I could be the apple of someone’s eye. I love to be loved, and I graciously give it in return. I’m great on a leash, medium energy. Check out my big beautiful ears and try not to fall in love. Come on in to the shelter…I’m waiting for you.
Chess
CHESS
My name is Chess. I’m constantly on the move, almost like the game. I’m 2 years old, I weight 7 pounds, and I’m a very attractive young lady if I do say so myself. I’ve enjoyed my time here at the BVSPCA, but I’m ready for a home I can call my own. I like to play and I can be very affectionate, but I’m also very shy, so my ideal home would probably be without children or with someone who will give me my space. Once I warm up to you, I’ll let you rub my belly – I also like to be scratched under the chin. Give me a chance. Let’s start our game today.
MICKEY
Mickey
Hi, I’m Mickey – like the mouse. I’m handsome tabby boy with a dashing silver-grey coat and small stature. I can be a bit shy, so I’ll need someone who’s patient with me while I warm up to them, but once I do, I’ll happily play with you and “chirp” to communicate. Stop in and meet me today. I think we could really hit it off.
• State Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, is inviting his constituents to an open house to address their concerns and questions on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held at his Glen Mills office at 100 Evergreen Drive, Suite 113, and light refreshments will be served. Killion announced that he has also set up satellite offices, including one in the Kennett Township building at 801 Burrows Run Road.
Longwood Gardens is inviting guests to visit its Meadow Garden on Saturday, June 25, to learn more about pollination.
• Visitors to Longwood Gardens can discover the amazing habitat thriving in the expanse of Longwood’s 86-acre Meadow Garden during Meet Us In The Meadow on Saturday, June 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. This event takes place during National Pollinator Week, a week of nationwide educational programming dedicated to understanding the importance of pollinators. Activities are free with gardens admission. Family-friendly activities will take place throughout the day including pollinator stations, where experts will be on hand to showcase many different native plants that attract pollinators, and meadow ecology walks, where guests can discover the Meadow Garden through the eyes of Longwood horticulturists. Families can also enjoy live bluegrass music performed by regional artist Marc Silver. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.
• “Get the Picture! Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration,” a new exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, opens July 1. The exhibit features a selection of contemporary paintings and drawings created by eight of the most renowned artists currently working in the field: Sophie Blackall, Bryan Collier, Raúl Colón, Marla Frazee, Jon Klassen, Melissa Sweet, David Wiesner and Mo Willems. The works reveal the artists’ broad spectrum of working methods and subject matter, as well as the ever-increasing inclusiveness in the field of children’s book illustration. “Get the Picture! Contemporary Children’s Book Illustration,” runs through Oct. 9.
• Vacation Bible School at Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds Ford runs from July 25 through July 29. Vacation Bible School is geared for children from 3 years of age through those in sixth grade. Sessions are from 1 to 4 p.m. The week focuses on spirituality, crafts and music at the oldest Baptist Church west of Philadelphia. Kids will submerge in God’s word, learning that Jesus did not judge people by outward appearance, but looked deeply and compassionately at who they were on the inside. To learn more and sign up, visit brandywinebaptist.org. For questions, email the church at vbs@brandywinebaptist.org or phone 610-459-1302.
• It’s almost tomato-tasting time, reports the Willistown Conservation Trust. The trust’s Ninth Annual Tomato Tasting will be held on July 30 at 5 p.m. at Rushton Farm at Rushton Woods Preserve, at 911 Delchester Road in Newtown Square, where sustainably grow food is nurtured on protected land. The farm is managed as a vibrant ecosystem that enhances the surrounding landscape. Because of limited capacity, the tomato-tasting is expected to sell out and requires advance registration here.
• Delaware County Council wants residents to know that the county’s Heat Plan is in place. Both the County Office of Services for the Aging and the county Office of Adult and Family Services offer assistance to elderly and vulnerable residents throughout the summer months. John McBlain, council’s liaison to COSA, said in a press release that fans are available through COSA for the elderly. COSA’s Heat Information Line at 610-872-1558 is a recorded 24-hour phone service that runs June 1 through Sept. 30.
• In conjunction with the Special Olympics of Chester County, the Pennsylvania State Police are inviting children and adults with special needs or disabilities, along with their families, to the first annual free law enforcement-based “Sunny Day Camp.” The day includes games, lunch and snacks, K-9 units, police vehicle displays and demonstrations. It takes place on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Penn Township Park in West Grove. The park is located at 260 Lewis Road. To register or get more information, visit www.cccampcadet.org, or contact Trooper Samantha Minnucci at 610-268-2102.
• John Patrick Brislin, of Chadds Ford, graduated with a degree in philosophy and religion from James Madison University during the May 6, 2016 commencement exercises. Brislin was among nearly 3,875 students who received undergraduate, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees.
• Michael Wagner, of Chadds Ford, graduated from Union College as part of the College’s 222nd commencement ceremony. Wagner received a bachelor’s of science degree in neuroscience.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) granted Kennett Square’s La Comunidad Hispana (LCH) a $350,000 award to open a new dental center to serve southern Chester County.
This fall, low-income residents of southern Chester County will have access to dental care – a service that is a crucial need in this part of the county. Many uninsured clients, who must travel to Coatesville or West Chester to access the nearest available services, simply go without, said a LCH press release.
“Nearly half of our clients have not seen a dentist in a year or more,” LCH Medical Director Cindy Schmeltz, said in the release. “We know that oral care is an essential component of overall health. We see so many dental problems during patient visits, and now we will be able to get them the care they need right in their own backyard.”
President and CEO Alisa Jones commented on the positive long-term impact of providing dental health services. “Dental care will help LCH reach even more underserved individuals and strengthen the overall health of our community,” said Jones. “Patients need a safe place to learn healthy habits and pass along these habits to their children. This won’t happen without dental care that is accessible regardless of their insurance status, and without services that are available in English and in Spanish.”
Based on the 2015 Southeastern Pennsylvania Household Health Survey, 17,000 adults in southern Chester County need a dental visit. Additionally, 15 percent of children, or 3,300, were not examined by a dentist within the past year.
LCH completed a needs assessment last fall and began the application for federal funding. Thanks to the funding award, the 43-year-old Federally Qualified Health Center will expand into dental care for the community no later than October 2016. The LCH Dental Center will be located on McFarlan Road in Kennett Square in space that will be leased from Dr. Robert Krauss, an endodontist with over 30 years of experience in southern Chester County.
Services will be offered to community members using the same model as LCH’s existing services – Person-Centered Services. LCH will accept Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and private insurance. Uninsured patients will pay for services received on a sliding scale, and no patient will be turned away for inability to pay. Four full-time employees will staff the site: one dentist, one dental hygienist, and two dental assistants. LCH is now interviewing for these positions.
Oral care has been a part of LCH’s long-term goals for many years. “With the leadership of the Board, support from engaged partners such as Dr. Robert Krauss, and committed staff, our vision is now a reality,” said Jones.
Board Chair Paul F. Huberty commented, “We are going to have a very busy summer, but we are ready. LCH now has the resources and experience that we need to bring essential dental services to the most vulnerable in our community.”
