Concord shooting under investigation

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…

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Adopt-a-Pet June 23

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 is my name and playing is…

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Around Town June 23

• 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…

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Academic Acknowledgement

• 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…

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La Comunidad gets grant for dental center

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…

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