Military Vet Plays for Troops | Library Marks Celebration | Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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🌤️ Downingtown PA Weather

 🎤 Local Military Veteran and Band Brings Music to Troops, Duos Song in West Chester

📚 Library Marks 20th Anniversary Celebration

🌺 Garden Club Resumes Annual Flower Show

👮 Police Department Donning Pink Badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

🚨 Man Convicted for Violent Hit-and-Run After Argument in Chester County

🚨 Man Arrested for Vehicle Break-In

🏈 Eagles' Punt Returner Concussion Protocol After Game-Winning Performance

📆 Upcoming Events

Local Military Veteran and Band Who Brings Music to Troops, Duos Song in West Chester

Jason Reed, a West Chester native and military veteran, leads the Chris Cornell tribute band "Superunknown." Playing hits from the bands Soundgarden, Audioslave, and Temple of the Dog as well as Cornell’s solo work- they tour internationally to entertain troops stationed overseas. Their upcoming extended tour aims to provide a taste of home to soldiers. Reed, who wrote "Letters Home" chronicling his and his son's military experiences, sees this as a perfect blend of his music passion and military background.

This past Friday Jason made an unexpected appearance when a Pearl Jam tribute band, The Ledbetters, played in West Chester and performed a duo alongside the lead singer for a rendition of the popular song “Hunger Strike”, which was originally recorded by the lead singers of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden under the band name “Temple of the Dog”

Jason credits a friend dragging him out to see Temple of the Dog on their reunion tour shortly before lead singer, Chris Cornell’s death in 2017 as a moment that inspired him to start covering Cornell’s music.

His band, Superunknown, is scheduled to play in West Chester in November - info can be found on their Facebook page here

Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Marks 20th Anniversary with 'Cheers to 20 Years' Celebration

The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an event called "Cheers to 20 Years." The celebration will take place on Thursday, October 19th, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the library. Activities include virtual reality and board games, snacks, birthday cake, pumpkin decorating (while supplies last), makerspace demos, library tours, raffle prizes, and more. The event is open to the community and promises a fun-filled evening to commemorate two decades of enriching lives through education and entertainment.

Elverson Garden Club Resumes Annual Flower Show with 'On the Radio' Theme

The Elverson Garden Club is resuming its annual flower show after a three-year hiatus. The 2023 Flower Show, themed "On the Radio," will feature artistic designs, horticultural specimens, and botanical photography conforming to the National Garden Clubs, Inc. standards. The event will take place on Saturday, October 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Detterline Hall, St. Peter UCC, Knauertown. Admission is free, and St. Peter UCC will offer takeout soup and baked goods during the event. Vanessa Peterson and Lisa Cherpanich are co-chairing the show, with up to 135 entries expected. Elverson Garden Club members have a history of participation and recognition in prestigious flower shows.

WEGO Police Department Donning Pink Badges for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Westtown-East Goshen [WEGO] Police Department is demonstrating their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pink badges throughout October. This initiative is intended to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote early detection, and offer support to those affected by the disease. The pink badges symbolize unity and compassion, conveying a message of hope to patients, survivors, and their families. The police department encourages the community to engage in discussions about breast cancer, prioritize early screenings, and stand together in the fight against this prevalent health issue.

Man Convicted for Violent Hit-and-Run After Argument in Chester County

A man in Chester County, Randolph Green, has been convicted and awaits sentencing for a violent hit-and-run incident that occurred in 2021. The incident involved Green intentionally running over a man with his car after an argument. Green had been drinking heavily before the incident and refused to take a sobriety test, admitting he was drunk. Surveillance footage revealed he had accelerated his Hummer, struck the victim, backed up, and ran over him again, dragging him for a distance. While the victim survived, he suffered severe injuries, including broken bones and a punctured lung. Green faces charges of aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, simple assault, and DUI with a BAC over .16%.

West Chester Man Arrested for Vehicle Break-In

In the early hours of September 27, 2023, West Chester police responded to a vehicle break-in report on South Matlack Street. Following an investigation, Paul Geary, a 33-year-old local resident, was arrested and charged with possession of instruments of a crime, theft from a motor vehicle, and criminal mischief. The incident occurred around 12:55 AM, leading to Geary's swift apprehension. He was transported to the Chester County Prison for arraignment, and a preliminary hearing is pending at District Court 15-1-04.

Eagles' Punt Returner Britain Covey in Concussion Protocol After Game-Winning Performance

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a Week 4 win with the help of punt returner Britain Covey, who made a crucial play late in the game. However, Covey has now entered the NFL's concussion protocol following the victory, which raises concerns about his availability for the next game against the Los Angeles Rams. This injury comes at an unfortunate time as the Eagles are already dealing with several injuries to key players. Covey has been a standout punt returner, accumulating impressive yards in his first three games this season.