Gallery owner faces child porn charges

A 54-year-old Kennett Square entrepreneur known for giving back to the community is facing criminal charges. Olen M. Grimes Jr., an active member of the Longwood Rotary who operates My Polished Salon and Artworks Fine Arts & Crafts in Kennett Square, was arrested on June 30 and charged with offenses that include child pornography, invasion of privacy, and endangering the welfare of children. Grimes waived…

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Kennett Township puts focus on clean water

The health of area waterways dominated the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors’ meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 7. After about a half-hour of discussion, the supervisors voted to pledge a $50,000 match for a $50,000 grant from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources that The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County hopes to secure. “I think it’s a very important project,” commented Township Manager…

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Borough fest to spotlight mushroom mecca

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An effort to showcase the fun in fungi will take center stage this weekend in downtown Kennett Square. For the 31st year in a row, the Mushroom Festival is expected to attract thousands to enjoy the ambiance of “The Mushroom Capital of the World.” That distinction stems from the fact that Southern Chester County boasts the largest concentration of mushroom-growing operations in the country. Together,…

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No decision on loop road, assisted living

It will be at least another month or two before Chadds Ford Township Supervisors make decisions on a plan for the loop road or a proposal for an assisted living facility in the township. And if one of those decisions is a negative, the matter could go to court. Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy said the reason for waiting is that “We want to get it…

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Lindsay C. F. Scott of Unionville

Lindsay C. F. Scott, 87, of Unionville, died Monday, June 20, at her residence. She was the wife of Edgar Scott Jr. with whom she shared 68 years of marriage. Born in Boston, Mass., she was the daughter of the late William S. and Lillian Wood Febiger. She was a fox hunter and she raised thoroughbred yearlings for sale. In addition to her husband, she…

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Kenneth Scott of Unionville

Kenneth Scott, of Unionville, formerly of Moorestown, N.J., died Sunday, Sept. 4, after a long illness. He was 69. Born in Kearny, N.J., and was the beloved husband of Paula and cherished father of Allyson (Christopher) Donato and Melissa (Christopher) Teal and grandfather to Judah and Micah Teal. He was the son of the late John and Agnes Scott (nee Irwin), brother to Eileen and…

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Freddie Lee Hampton Jr. of Avondale

Freddie Lee Hampton Jr., 39, of Avondale, died suddenly Sunday, Sept. 4. Born in Newark, he was the son of the late Fred L. Hampton who died in 2003 and Deborah (McLimans) Hampton of Avondale. Freddie was a 1995 graduate of Avon Grove High School. He attended Hagerstown College where he played baseball. He was an intake technician driver for Bowling Green for the past…

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Around Town Sept 8

• Chadds Ford Days is this weekend, Sept. 10 and 11. The annual colonial fair is one of the major fundraising events for the Chadds Ford Historical Society, helping the society to maintain its historic properties such as the John Chad House and the Barns-Brinton House. The event offers fun activities from colonial demonstrations, tours of our historical homes, war re-enactors, local music and much…

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 8

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, Sept. 12. 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. ALPHIE Hi, my name is Alphie, and I…

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