🎨 Local Artist's Work Featured at Anselma Mill Event

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🌤️☀️ Downingtown PA Weather

⛪️ St. Agnes Hosts Final Stop of Pilgrimage in Philadelphia Archdiocese

🎨 Local Artist's Work Featured at Anselma Mill Event

🚜 West Bradford Township Offers Mulch Loading at Compost Site

🚨 Parents Charged in Drug-Related Death

🚨 Man Shot in Head on Pennsylvania Turnpike

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St. Agnes Hosts Final Stop of Pilgrimage in Philadelphia Archdiocese

WEST CHESTER, PA — Over a thousand Catholics gathered at St. Agnes Church in West Chester for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, marking its final stop in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The event featured a procession and Eucharistic Benediction, uniting believers from various regions in a communal expression of faith. Among the pilgrims was Amayrani Higueldo from Norristown, supported by her parish community. The pilgrimage, one of four national routes, will culminate in the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis next month.

Local Artist's Work Featured at Anselma Mill Event

CHESTER SPRINGS — On June 8, Anselma Mill in Chester Springs will hold a special event combining art, history, and music. The Art Show at the Mill will feature the works of Frederick "Fred" Steinruck, a local artist whose pieces will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds aiding the mill's preservation efforts. Alongside the art exhibition, visitors can witness the mill's monthly demonstration, showcasing traditional milling techniques. The event will also feature a live performance by the Devon Brass, adding a musical element to the day's activities. Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

West Bradford Township Offers Mulch Loading at Compost Site

WEST BRADFORD TWP — West Bradford Township is offering mulch loading services at the local compost site on Saturdays and Wednesdays. This service will continue based on public interest, with fee details available on the township's website.

Parents Charged in Drug-Related Death of 8-Year-Old in Chester County

COATESVILLE, PA — In a tragic case that highlights the severe consequences of drug-related crimes, Chester County authorities have charged the parents of 8-year-old Hunter Hawa with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and other serious offenses following his drug-related death. Hunter died in July 2023 from a fatal combination of fentanyl, morphine, and cocaine, substances investigators say he accessed due to his parents' irresponsible behavior and drug use.

The mother, Holly Marie Back, has been arraigned and held on $1 million bail, while the father, Mousa Hawa, remains in custody on previous charges of drug delivery resulting in death. Hawa is already awaiting trial for his alleged role in the overdose death of a Phoenixville man.

The investigation by Chester County Detectives and Coatesville Police uncovered a history of drug use and neglect in the household, with the parents allegedly failing to secure dangerous substances from their child. Despite opportunities to remove Hunter from this hazardous environment, the parents continued their reckless behavior, ultimately leading to the child's death.

Man Shot in Head on Pennsylvania Turnpike, Prompting Highway Closure

On Friday afternoon, a 40-year-old man was shot in the head on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lancaster County, leading to a temporary closure of a section of the highway. The shooting occurred at approximately 1:15 p.m. near mile marker 291.3 in Brecknock Township, close to the Bowmansville Service Plaza. The victim was transported to Reading Hospital, though his condition is currently unknown.

State police have requested assistance from anyone who was driving in the area around the time of the incident.

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Upcoming Local Events…

• West Bradford Movie Night - June 6th, 8:30pm

• Trailblazer Run - June 6th, 6pm

• Native Tree Walk - June 8th, 9am-10:30am

• Parlor at Posh Vintage Grand Opening - June 9th, 12pm-2pm

• Learn Beekeeping - June 9th, 3pm-4pm

• KSQ Summerfest - June 9th, 3pm-7pm

• Chester County Balloon Fest - June 14th-16th

• 5K for Aidan J. for heart-safe communities - June 15th, 8am-11am

• Upper Uwchlan Block Party - June 15th

• St Joe’s Festival - June 18th-22nd, 6pm-10pm

• Caln Summer Series, Ninja Theme - June 21st, 7:30pm

• Craft & Mercantile at River Station Downingtown - June 21st, 5pm-8:30pm

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