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Friday | WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Multiple alarm tire fire in Downingtown

DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. - October 31, 2009 -- Firefighters in Chester County are battled a multiple alarm at a tire business.

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Related Topix: Downingtown, PA

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Forbes Autos

Strike-crowded Philly commuter train catches fire

A Philadelphia commuter train caught fire Wednesday, complicating the morning rush already hampered by the city's transit strike.

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Related Topix: Fire, Philadelphia, PA, Transportation, Railroads, Pottstown, PA

Mon Nov 02, 2009

Philly.com

Reward in death of dogs in Chesco now $25,000

The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot two pet dogs in Chester County has increased to $25,000, Rich Britton, spokesman for the Chester County SPCA, said yesterday.

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Related Topix: Dogs, Pets

Sat Oct 31, 2009

Philly.com

Two dogs found, killed execution-style

Two pet dogs were found shot to death Sunday and laid out tail to tail "like bookends" along railroad tracks in Pennsbury Township, Chester County, an official said this morning.

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Related Topix: West Chester, PA

Thu Oct 29, 2009

Philly.com

Philly Dawg: Community on edge, reward offered in Chesco dog killings

The Chadds Ford area community is seeking justice in the execution-style shootings of two German short-haired pointers whose bodies were found lying tail-to-tail by a railroad track on Sunday.

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Related Topix: Chadds Ford, PA

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Cbs3.com

Family Dogs Shot Execution-Style In Chester Co.

Share + Oct 27, 2009 12:11 am US/Eastern WEST CHESTER, Pa. Police in Chester County are searching for whoever is responsible for shooting and killing two family pets execution-style. Officers with the Chester County SPCA said two dogs were shot and then left along railroad tracks in Pocopson Township.

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Related Topix: West Chester, PA, Pocopson, PA

MyFoxPhilly

Missing Dogs Found Shot Dead On Tracks

The SPCA is investigating a horrid case of dog abuse in Chester County. Two German short-haired pointer mixes disappeared from a house over the weekend.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

Herald-Standard

Pa. family's 2 dogs found shot along train tracks

Animal welfare officials in suburban Philadelphia are asking for help in finding the person who fatally shot two dogs that belonged to a local family.

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Related Topix: Chadds Ford, PA

Philly.com

Candidates, both 26, vie to be mayor in Chesco

Josh Maxwell wants to be mayor of Downingtown. He has the relevant experience and a record of civic interest and involvement, he says.

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Related Topix: Downingtown, PA, US News, James Madison University

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Philly.com

Philly Dawg: Animal cruelty charges against Chester County veterinarian reduced

Three months ago a Lancaster assistant district attorney called the action of a Chester County veterinarian who allegedly mutilated a puppy's tail "beyond cruel" and "reprehensible." Now District Attorney Craig Stedman has - for reasons still unknown - agreed to reduce the animal cruelty charge against Tom Stevenson, of Twin Valley Veterinary ...

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Related Topix: Animal Rights, Lancaster Metro, Lancaster, PA, Prison

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Sanatoga Post

"I Am Going To Save Four People And Let One Go"

Free, confidential help is available for those in an abusive relationship. Residents of Montgomery County can call 800-773-2424; ; in Berks County, 610-372-9540; and in Chester County, 888-711-6270; or click on this photo.

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Related Topix: Montgomery County, PA, Berks County, PA, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law, Sanatoga, PA, Pottstown, PA

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Philadelphia Business Journal

Pa. stimulus funds for weatherization about to flow

Instructor Joe Frick, left, works with apprentice Gregory Bullock at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 on Columbus Blvd.

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Related Topix: Philadelphia, PA, Bucks County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Delaware County, PA, Lancaster County, PA

Mon Oct 19, 2009

WFMZ-TV Allentown

Crash Closes Part of Rt. 23 in Chester County

At least two people were hospitalized Sunday after an SUV and car crashed on Route 23 in Chester County, closing the highway for several hours.

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Sat Oct 17, 2009

Philly.com News

Hard times for volunteer fire companies

For 169 years, the members of Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 have been performing one of America's most dangerous and critical jobs for this tiny borough along the Susquehanna River in rural Lancaster County.

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Related Topix: Fire, Lancaster County, PA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Freerepublic.com

Sex addict sentenced for thefts

Many burglars use the money they receive from fencing what they steal to feed their addictions, and in that regard, Brian Richard Stabile was no different.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Phoenixville, PA, Montgomery County, PA, State Prisons, Prison

Tue Oct 13, 2009

WGAL-TV

Teen Shot In Mouth, Leg On Hunting Trip

A Chester County teen was shot in the mouth and leg with pellets during a rabbit hunting trip with his family in Maine.

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Related Topix: Coatesville, PA

Sun Oct 11, 2009

Rare Book News

Wellington Square Bookshop in Chester County, PA

"The new store specializes in arcane, eclectic and obscure works, featuring rare, collectible and used books, many from Hankina s personal collection.

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WPVI-TV Philadelphia

Firefighters battle large hay bail fire

AVONDALE, Pa. - October 8, 2009 -- Fire companies from Chester County and as far away as New Castle, Delaware battled a large hay bail fire overnight in Avondale, Chester County.

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Related Topix: Fire, Avondale, PA

Fri Oct 09, 2009

Philadelphia Business Journal

Chester County hospitals growing

Mark A. Benz outside Brandywine's expanded behavorial health unit. Chester County's community hospitals are getting bigger.

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Related Topix: Phoenixville, PA, Coatesville, PA, Philadelphia, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Nursing, Medicine

Wed Oct 07, 2009

Philly.com

Parkesburg, Pa., history told by the bottles

Some people know Gerry Treadway as a teacher who imparted woodworking skills at Unionville High School for 35 years.

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Related Topix: Parkesburg, PA, Life, Woodworking, Hobbies, Drink, Whiskey, Liquor, New Park, PA

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