Glen Mills accountant, 68, facing prison time

A Glen Mills man pleaded guilty on Thursday, Nov. 3, to four counts of bank fraud. Barry Horrow, 68, admitted repeatedly filing false tax returns for one of his clients, said U.S. Attorney Zane David Memeger in a press release. Horrow, a certified public accountant, owned and operated his own accounting company, Horrow and Associates, which did business in both Delaware and Chester counties. As…

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With blast of color, race takes aim at opioids

So far, more than 625 Chester County residents from ages 1 to 81 have registered to take part in the fight against opioid and heroin abuse, according to county officials. On Saturday morning, Nov. 5, the Chester County Commissioners, the District Attorney, the Department of Health, and Drug & Alcohol Services will host the county’s first Chester County Color 5K Run & Walk in West…

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No tax increase proposed in Chadds Ford

If it’s November, it’s time to talk township budgets. Those talks began in Chadds Ford Township when Township Manager Amanda Serock presented the proposed 2017 budget during the Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 2 meeting. As presented, the budget is balanced with no projected tax increase. Township property taxes would remain at 0.787 mills, 0.882 mills for properties in areas with fire hydrants. (A mill is…

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Singer-songwriter bringing stories to The Flash

A veteran of venues ranging from the Newport Folk Festival to Carnegie Hall to Paris, Elllis Paul, a renowned singer, songwriter, and storyteller returns to The Kennett Flash on Sunday Nov. 6. Like Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg, Bob Dylan or Bruce Springsteen, Paul finds ways to connect with varied audiences. His ties to Guthrie run deep as he was part of a 10-day celebration of…

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Around Town Nov. 3

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Pirate Adventure Day returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art on Sunday, Nov. 6.

• Concord Township will hold its annual Veterans’ Day ceremony at the American Hero Memorial on the township’s Smithbridge Road property near the Rachel Kohl Library this Sunday, Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. • Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6-8 pm is Ladies Night at Brandywine Ace, Pet & Farm. It’s an evening of socializing with samples to kick-off the holiday season. “Ugly” sweaters are encouraged.…

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Adopt-a-Pet Nov. 3

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, Nov. 7. 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. LULU Hello, my name is Lulu and I am…

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