🚨 Former Prep School Teacher Faces Additional Prison Time

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🚨 Former Prep School Teacher Faces Additional Prison Time for New Hampshire Camp Abuse

🚨 Local Business Hit by Check Fraud: Arrest Warrants Issued for Former Employees

📸 Redefining Narratives: 20 Men Project Unveils the Faces Behind Positive Change

🎄Enchanting Traditions: Kennett Square Holiday Village Market Returns for Two Festive Weekends

🧑‍⚖️ Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky Enters Lawsuit Over West Goshen Tragedy

🚔 Blue Beards for Charity: Chester County Officers Grow Facial Hair for a Cause

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Former Prep School Teacher Faces Additional Prison Time for New Hampshire Camp Abuse

Former prep school teacher, Matthew Scavitto, previously incarcerated in Pennsylvania, is sentenced to 2 1/2 to five years in New Hampshire for an earlier incident as a camp counselor. The victim, Will Addis, blames camp officials for not reporting the abuse earlier, potentially preventing subsequent incidents. Scavitto, now in custody, takes responsibility for his actions.

Local Business Hit by Check Fraud: Arrest Warrants Issued for Former Employees

Kennett Square Police have issued arrest warrants for four former employees accused of a check fraud scheme that cost a local business $133,000. The suspects, Hilda Domingez-Bastida, Carla Renteria, Michael A. Vilchis-Nava, and Maria De La Luz Vilchis-Nava, allegedly wrote fraudulent checks between April or May 2021 and September 2022. Charges include dealing in unlawful proceeds, theft, and computer trespass. If you have information, contact the police. The accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

Redefining Narratives: 20 Men Project Unveils the Faces Behind Positive Change

The "20 Men Project" in Chester County, PA, emerged post-George Floyd's death, aiming to counter negative stereotypes of black and brown men through positive imagery. Coordinated by Christine Martey Ochola and photographer Sandrien de Bruijn-Mesman, the project, now showcasing 30 men's stories, challenges biased media portrayals. The initiative by the apolitical R.A.C.E. Group PA seeks to humanize, foster empathy, and spark awareness, emphasizing the need for truthful depictions to achieve justice and equity. Portraits are shared on social media and exhibited in public spaces, resonating with participants' testimonials aiming to reshape societal perceptions. The project invites engagement, promoting inclusivity and understanding.

Enchanting Traditions: Kennett Square Holiday Village Market Returns for Two Festive Weekends

Kennett Square's Holiday Village Market, presented by Kennett Collaborative and Square Roots Collective, is back for two weekends at the Creamery of Kennett Square. With fifty vendors each day, the market offers festive shopping, activities, and family-friendly fun. Attendees can meet Santa, enjoy ice skating, and partake in holiday workshops. New this year is ice skating at the Creamery’s “glice” rink, requiring reservations. The event has grown over seven years, featuring diverse vendors and attracting a large community. Experience the holiday spirit in the heart of Kennett Square on December 2, 3, 9, and 10.

Township in Legal Crossfire: Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky Enters Lawsuit Over West Goshen Tragedy

A prominent personal injury law firm, Saltz Mongeluzzi Bendesky, has joined a lawsuit representing the widow of West Goshen's former director of Public Works, John David Woodward. The suit claims that accusations related to a work-time policy by the township manager led to Woodward's suicide. The firm, known for handling high-profile cases, enters as the township defends itself, asserting immunity. The suit seeks damages for emotional distress, with the law firm adding counts of state-created danger to the claims.

Blue Beards for Charity: Chester County Officers Grow Facial Hair for a Cause

Over 100 officers from 24 Chester County police departments, usually clean-shaven due to regulations, embraced facial hair for a good cause in the "Blue Beards for Charity" initiative. In a departure from their usual appearance, officers grew beards, raising $60,000 for local charities. The funds were distributed to Unite for Her, The Sambuco Children’s Education Fund, A Child’s Light, and Chester County Crime Victim’s Center, with each charity receiving $15,000. The event allowed officers to engage with the community, answering questions about their beards and promoting the spirit of giving back