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Chester County Press - September 9 edition

In this week's edition of Chester County Press, read about a Chester County resident who has helped exploited workers for decades, the Avon Grove School District's efforts to salvage a fall sports season, an Oxford woman who is about to celebrate her 100th birthday, and more.

Browse and share the individual stories below or view the full digital edition here.


Research Funding Efforts Underway to Control Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
First detected in Berks County in 2014, the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), a plant-hopping insect that is native to Asia, has continued to saturate the Mid-Atlantic region by feeding on grapevines, hops, hardwoods and fruit trees. Read More »
Kennett Township to Amend its Resolution in Support of African American Community
Focus of mission and five-point action plan will center township's attention on racial equality -- not the Black Lives Matter organization Read More »
Oxford Resident to Celebrate Her Centennial Birthday
Barbara Ross will turn 100 on Oct. 15, a monumental milestone for anyone who is able to reach that magic year, but an event that Ross is shaking off as just another day. Read More »
Avon Grove Officials Hold Out Hope That a Fall Sports Season Can Take Place
District officials will be petitioning the Chester County Health Department for updated guidance on starting a fall sports season Read More »
The Story of This Service Dog Highlights the Need to End Puppy Mills
Lisa Bennett was fighting both a diagnosis of breast cancer and the need for a liver transplant. Nellie was a mutt abandoned on the side of the road. When united, both of their circumstances changed permanently for the better. Read More »
Beef Shortage Throws Light on Unsafe Working Conditions for Undocumented Workers
During this pandemic, we have all learned the expression, “essential workers.” That could include doctors, nurses, nurses’ aides, custodians, etc. All of them have put their selves in harm’s way to care or serve the population during this very frightening time. Read More »
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