Ruth W. Busierre, 87, of Kennett Square

Ruth W. Bussierre, 87, of Kennett Square,  passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Crosslands. She was the wife of Norman L. Bussiere, with whom she shared 65 years of marriage. Born in the Bronx, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Fairfax Randall Wheelan and Elizabeth Ovens Wheelan. Mrs. Bussiere worked at various public libraries, retiring in 2006 from Emma S. Clark Library,…

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Robbery, shooting mar Lincoln U. homecoming

Gunfire erupted on the Lincoln University campus on Sunday, Oct. 16, resulting in one of three victims' being shot in the arm, and state police from the Avondale barracks are seeking the public's assistance to solve the crimes. Police said they were requested to assist Lincoln University police following a robbery and shooting that occurred at 3 a.m. on the north side of the campus.…

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Police: Prevent abuse, ditch unused drugs

In 2015, 63 drug overdose deaths occurred in Chester County, 56 of which involved fentanyl, heroin, or prescription opioids. Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in Pennsylvania, overtaking car crashes, according to the Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services. On Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Chester County is observing National Drug Take Back Day. Sponsored…

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Chadds Ford Vietnam monument rededicated

For some local Vietnam veterans, if not most, Saturday was a homecoming of sorts. It was the day the Chadds Ford Vietnam monument — one of the oldest in the country — was rededicated during a ceremony at the monument’s new location in a green area of the Wegmans development. Air Force veteran and former prisoner of war Ralph Galati called the ceremony a “long…

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