September 2016 - Page 5 of 15

Crackdown on global scammers announced

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 22, 2016

To combat a global network of mass-mailing fraud schemes that have cost millions of vulnerable U.S. victims hundreds of millions, the U.S. Justice Department announced wide-ranging enforcement actions – including criminal charges, sanctions, seizure of criminal proceeds and civil injunction lawsuits. The Justice Department, in coordination with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, and other law…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 22, 2016

Read more about the article A spiritually positive time, place for business

Terry Bruno cuts the ribbon at One True Heart Healing Center on Station Way Road in Chadds Ford Township..

It’s been a positive four months for Terry Bruno and One True Heart Healing Center. Bruno opened the center on Station Way Road in late May and said opening in the township was definitely the right decision. “Chadds Ford is an amazing location,” she said. “It’s a place where people come and feel good to begin with. It’s got all the right feeling.” While she…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 22, 2016

Read more about the article Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 22

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. 26. 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. SAMSON Hi, my name is Samson and I…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 22, 2016

• Concord Township’s Home Rule Transition meeting scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 29, has been postponed until Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. • State Rep. Dan Truitt, R-156, will once again host a Senior Expo on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Chester East High School, located at 450 Ellis Lane in West Chester. The expo will feature flu vaccines,…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 21, 2016

A former member of the Hillendale PTO has filed a civil action against the organization, school Principal Steve Dissinger, and PTO co-president Jennifer Scattolino. Kathleen Carmody, a former co-vice president of the PTO, filed the papers in Chester County Court of Common Pleas earlier this summer. She alleges improprieties with an election held this past spring in violation of state law. Unionville-Chadds Ford School District…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 21, 2016

A review of the draft report for developing a regional approach to fire protection and emergency medical services is in progress. Last year, officials in Kennett Square Borough and Kennett, Pocopson, Pennsbury, East Marlborough Township and Newlin townships – the areas served by Longwood, Kennett and Po-Mar-Lin Fire companies – agreed to share the cost of a study done by VFIS Education, Training and Consulting…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 21, 2016

The Kennett Library Board of Trustees found much to celebrate during its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20 – ranging from the launch of a process to explore a new building to a go-ahead for investigating the prospect of a Friends of the Library group. In June, the library board received approval from the eight municipalities it serves – Kennett Square Borough and East Marlborough,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 21, 2016

• State police from the Embreeville barracks on routine patrol said they spotted a grey 2009 Toyota speeding on Route 202 in Westtown Township on Friday, Sept. 16, at 2:02 a.m. During a traffic stop, police found the driver, John M. Camiolo, 36, of Leesburg, Fla., under the influence of marijuana. Troopers also found marijuana inside the vehicle and charged Camiolo with DUI and drug…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 20, 2016

Read more about the article Market at Liberty Place expanding offerings

Kaboburritos, a Mexiterranean grill that recently debuted at The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square, will host a grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The array of culinary options available at The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square is about to increase, according to a press release. Kaboburritos, a Mexiterranean grill, recently debuted and will host a grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festivities will include a ribbon-cutting at 3 p.m., DJ Dre’ Money with music from 1 to 4 p.m.,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on September 20, 2016

Updated at 2:50 p.m. to add comment from Borough Manager Joseph Scalise Two returning issues dominated the Kennett Square Borough Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 19, one prompting a vote reversal and the other several apologies. The first item that represented a repeat involved the Sterling Act, a measure passed by the state legislature in 1932 that has enabled Philadelphia to tax suburban residents who…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on September 20, 2016

Concord Township resident Dave Cleary has announced his candidacy for state representative of the 160th Legislative District. He is running as an independent against State Rep. Stephen Barrar. Cleary ran against Barrar is 2010, also as an independent. In that three-way race, Barrar took 18,000 votes, Democrat Nick DiGregory had 7,700 and Cleary came away with 1,300 votes. Born in North Dakota, Cleary said he…