James “Porky” Winchester of Kennett Square

James “Porky” Winchester, 79, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Chester County Hospital. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Charles C. Winchester and the late Cora Davis Winchester. He was a truck driver retiring after many years from Mushroom Transportation. He also drove trucks for Spaz Beverage. Porky was a member of the VFW in Kennett Square.…

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Harvest Festival in photos

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Kids get to strut their costumed best during the Harvest Festival’s Costume Parade.

It was the annual Fall Harvest Festival in Concord Township this past weekend. There were costumed dogs as well as costumed kids along with face painting, a caricaturist, and a hay ride. Here’s how the day looked.  

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Police Log Nov. 1: Shoplifting, DUIs

Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Barracks • Police arrested a 31-year-old man from Avondale for shoplifting at the East Marlborough Township Walmart on Oct. 27. The value of the item stolen is $24.88. • Police said a 46-year-old man from Boothwyn was also arrested for shoplifting at the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on Oct. 27. The value of the stolen items totals $176. • A…

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