YMCA free for ChesCo 7th-graders

School is back in session and with it comes a great opportunity for all Chester County seventh graders – a complimentary one-year membership to the YMCA. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine, an association of eight YMCAs in Chester County, is proud to continue its 7thGrade Initiative, which offers every seventh-grader in Chester County a complimentary one-year youth membership. Kids simply need to bring a school…

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Martin Ortiz of Kennett Square

Martin Ortiz, 52, of Kennett Square, died unexpected on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Reading Hospital.  He was the husband of Norma Ortiz, with whom he shared his life with for over 32 years. Born in Pachuquilla, Estado de Mexico, he was the son of the late Margarito Ortiz and the late Brigida Castaneda. Martin was one of the most respected and self-made successful mushroom…

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Adopt-a-Pet Sept. 9

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Shadow Shadow is a 1-year-old who looks like a miniature panther. This handsome cat is both cuddly and playful and would enjoy spending his days playing and then getting the chin-scratches he adores while he naps. Shadow would do well in almost any home. Shadow qualifies for the Furricane…

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