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Good morning, West Chester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Chester County Sheriff's Office—partnering with the District Attorney’s Office and Domestic Violence Center—launched the Shear Hope training that taught three local salons to spot signs of domestic abuse and guide victims to help; the program holds trainings on Mondays and provides a resource packet with legal and survivor support contacts.  WFMZ-TV
  • FOX29 and Moravia Health+ announced a giveaway that will offer a $1,000 Visa gift card to a nominated veteran; only residents 18 and older in the FOX29 market from PA, NJ and DE are eligible. The contest begins at 4:00 a.m. on July 21 and ends on December 1, and nominators must reply within 3 business days to join the FOX29 news segment surprise.  FOX 29

BUSINESS NEWS

  • The Farm at Doe Run in Unionville had two cheeses named among the '15 Highest Quality Cheeses in America' List today — Hickory on the Hill, which won for a batch washed in Bluebird Distilling’s Rye Whiskey, and the Creamery Collection Batch #17 blended with 80% goat’s milk and aged 11 months — showing the creamery’s focus on sustainable farming.  VISTA Today

CRIME NEWS

  • Coatesville police investigated a fraudulent $7,000 Treasury check cashed on July 16, 2025—using a counterfeit driver’s license—and they are asking the public for help in finding the woman suspect.  MyChesCo

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Blue Marsh Lake will reopen its swim beach today — officials report that weekly tests at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area show safe toxin levels despite moderate to high cyanobacteria levels — and visitors should avoid contact with discolored water to protect children and pets. This reopening does not lift the algae warnings as conditions can change rapidly.  WFMZ-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • PennDOT announced a paving project that will close lanes on Route 3 on West Chester Pike between Westtown Road and Spring Lane from Monday, July 21 through Friday, August 8. Work will occur on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. as Highway Materials Inc. leads a federally funded project—drivers should expect delays and extra travel time due to weather dependence.  MyChesCo
  • State Senator Carolyn Comitta is urging West Chester residents to donate new backpacks at her district office at 17 E. Gay Street to help students from families served by the Crime Victims Center of Chester County. Donations will be accepted until August 1 and the backpacks will be given out at the Center's annual Back to School Drive on August 9—students must RSVP to participate.  MyChesCo

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Find Waldo Local in West Chester

    Aug 1 – 13 — Bookmarks — Free entry — Hunt for Waldo cutouts in local shops and collect prizes along the way.

    Fri, 8/1/25

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  • Interactive Music Class with Miss Christine

    10:30-11:00 a.m. — Oakbourne Mansion & Park — No registration or fee — Engage young children in a fun music and movement class outdoors.

    Tue, 8/5/25

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