Op/Ed: Lafayette and America’s freedom bonded at Brandywine

Some years after the Sept. 11, 1777, battle of Brandywine, written details of the fighting along the Brandywine River weren’t necessary as every reader knew the facts of the valiant American stand against the British army upon the fields of Birmingham Hill and Sandy Hallow. Sadly, few Americans today know the heroics that Gen. George Washington’s army performed against the forces of British Gens. William…

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Musings: Not guilty

This coming Monday is a significant day in history. Not because it’s Labor Day, but because Sept. 5 is Jury Rights Day. What few people realize is that jurors have the right to find a defendant not guilty even if the accused is guilty of the charges. And some of our constitutional guarantees — freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press — are rooted in…

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Police Log Aug. 31: Scam alert

Pennsylvania State Police State police are advising people there has been an influx of crime committed by Romanian transnationals. A press release said these criminals are usually described as being Middle Eastern or Hispanic and may pose as stranded motorists needing money. They offer to sell fake gold jewelry. At other times, they overwhelm people and steal their jewelry. Avondale Barracks • An Aug. 20…

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