🌖 Rare Lunar Eclipse | 🚨 $600k Payroll Theft | 🏀 Lione's Charity Event

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🌖 Springton Manor Hosts Free Event for Rare Total Lunar Eclipse

🚨 Former Payroll Clerk Admits to $600,000 Theft

🏐 YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Leadership with New Board Members

🏀🍕 Lione’s March Madness Charity Event Supports United Way

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Springton Manor Hosts Free Event for Rare Total Lunar Eclipse

GLENMOORE, PA — On March 14, skywatchers will have the rare opportunity to witness a total lunar eclipse at Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore. The event, hosted by Chester County Parks + Preservation, will run from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., offering attendees a front-row seat to the celestial display as the moon darkens and turns red in what is often called a "blood moon." Ranger Goodeaux will guide the experience, providing insights into the phenomenon. Guests are encouraged to bring binoculars, telescopes, and warm blankets to fully enjoy the night. To maintain the farm’s peaceful setting, early arrival is recommended, and lighting should be kept to a minimum. Hot cocoa will be available to ward off the late-night chill. The event is free, but attendees must register in advance.

Former Payroll Clerk Admits to $600,000 Theft from Chester County Business

WEST CHESTER, PA — A former payroll clerk admitted in court Tuesday that he stole more than $600,000 from E & H Conveyors, a small agricultural business in Chester County, to fund a gambling addiction. Thomas Cahue Jr. manipulated payroll records to funnel company funds into his own accounts from 2017 to 2021, while the business owners unknowingly covered the losses from their own pockets. Cahue pleaded guilty to felony theft charges and was sentenced to up to 23 months in prison, followed by five years of probation. He must repay the full amount stolen, with an initial $100,000 payment made at sentencing. His attorney cited gambling and alcohol addiction, but the judge warned that failure to make restitution could lead to further incarceration.

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Leadership with New Board Members

WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has announced the addition of five new board members, enhancing its leadership team as it works toward ambitious goals for 2025. The new members bring expertise from diverse industries, supporting the YMCA’s broad range of programs, from aquatics and youth sports to behavioral health and community outreach. The organization, which employs more than 1,600 people, has also prioritized public health initiatives, including the launch of the Fit Truk, a mobile wellness hub, and new evidence-based health interventions. With a focus on strengthening community connections and expanding access to services, the YMCA’s leadership team is set to guide the organization’s next phase of growth.

Lione’s March Madness Charity Event Supports United Way

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Basketball fans and community members will gather at Lione’s Pizza in Downingtown on March 17 for the Annual March Madness Charity Event, a four-hour celebration of the NCAA tournament’s excitement and local philanthropy. Sponsored by The Andy Cardina Team at Guild Mortgage, the event invites participants to enter a bracket challenge with a $25 entry fee, which includes pizza and drinks. All entry fees will be matched by The Matt Gorham Team and donated to the United Way, making each participant’s contribution go twice as far. With tournament games playing throughout the evening, the event blends friendly competition, good food, and charitable giving in the heart of Downingtown.

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