5-year-old drowns in pond

A 5-year-old autistic boy drowned in a pond in Kennett Township on Monday afternoon, April 29. “The detective from the Kennett Township Police Department and the Chester County Detectives are investigating the facts and circumstances that led to the boy’s death,” according to a press release. Kennett Township Police said they would not release the boy’s name until “all next-of-kin notifications have been made.” The…

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New body cams for Troop K

State troopers in Troop K, the troop that covers Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, are now equipped with new body cameras, according to a press release. In addition, the mobile video recorders in patrol cars have been updated. The new equipment is part of a five-year contract with an Arizona company, Axon. Axon will also update software and infrastructure, the release said. PSP expects to…

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Adopt-a-Pet April 29

The following animals are ready to be adopted from the Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester. Crash Nebula Meet Crash Nebula. This 2-year-old is dog-friendly and engages in calm play with the other dogs. Please bring your family and any other dogs living in the home for a meeting before you welcome him into your home. You can name your adoption fee for Crash Nebula…

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Maurice Alexander Reynolds of Avondale

Maurice Alexander Reynolds, known as Mike to most and “Baby Bunny” to many, 53, of Avondale, died Wednesday, April 24, , at his residence. Born in West Chester, he was the son of the late Maurice “Skip” E. Reynolds and the late Barbara Grey Reynolds. Mike graduated from Kennett High School and continued his education at Goldey Beacom College where he earned his master’s degree…

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Arrest made in double homicide

State police said they have arrested 76-year-old Roger Hanks for the murder of his wife and adult daughter. He is charged with two counts of murder in the first degree and other related charges. Chester County District Attorney Christopher L. de Barrena-Sarobe said in a press release, "The defendant senselessly shot and killed his family because of a basic dispute. It is unfathomable that anyone…

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Brandywine Art Guide: May arts & events

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Charles Schmidt at Church Street Gallery

May is overflowing with art! Go for a ride, walk around town, and see all the amazing artworks created by the talented creatives in the Brandywine Valley! • The Chester County Studio Tour will return May 18 and 19. With over 200 artists at 76 studios spread throughout the country, it is a chance to see unique studio spaces and be inspired by all the…

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Double homicide in East Marlborough

State police from the Avondale barracks are investigating a double homicide in East Marlborough Township Thursday evening. A brief incident report was released early Friday morning. According to the report, police were dispatched to the 200 block of Wiltshire Drive where they found two people who suffered fatal gunshots. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The suspect, identified only as a 76-year-old man, was…

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Road report for April 29 through May 3

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from April 29 through May 3. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Southbound Route 202 between Route 1 and Hillman Drive will have daytime lane closures for stormwater improvements on Monday, April…

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Five killed in highspeed chase

State police said five people were killed in a one-car crash on the Conchester Highway after what might have been an attempted shoplifting in Concord Township. The incident began in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake. An unmarked police car was on the scene because of recent retail thefts. The trooper noticed a red Ford Taurus pull into the parking lot, and three or four occupants…

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Ethics violations alleged in Chadds Ford

The Chadds Ford Township Republican Party sent a message Monday saying an “official ethics inquiry” has been launched into conduct by Board of Supervisors’ Chairman Samantha Reiner. The message came from GOP leader Mary Kot, who declined to comment when Chadds Ford Live contacted her. The matter arose again during the April 24 Board of Supervisors’ workshop. Questions of ethics violations revolve around two years…

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