💸Counterfeit Bills Appear | 👴$450k to Senior Center | 🇺🇸Wreaths Across America

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💸 Fake $100 Bills Surface Across Chester County

💰👴 County Commits $450,000 to Permanent Senior Center

🇺🇸 Volunteers Lay Wreaths for More Than 3,500 Heroes

🎙️Full-Time Dispatcher Roles Open as Chester County

🎅 🥁 Downingtown Christmas Parade Replay

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Retailers on Alert as Fake $100 Bills Surface Across Chester County

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In Chester County, Pennsylvania, a surge in counterfeit currency reports has prompted police to step up investigations as the holiday season intensifies. Over the past few weeks, multiple retailers—ranging from smaller specialty shops to major grocery and department stores—have encountered phony $100 bills. In some instances, store employees have thwarted the attempts by recognizing telltale signs of forgery, while in others, suspects succeeded in circulating the false currency.

Local law enforcement agencies have released images of individuals suspected of involvement and are working to identify those responsible. Officials speculate that this spike in activity may be timed to coincide with the increased volume of customers, hoping that store clerks handling larger-than-usual transactions might overlook the fraud. They recommend that merchants use counterfeit-detection pens and pay extra attention to high-value bills.

Chester County Commits $450,000 to Permanent Senior Center in Downingtown

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County commissioners have committed $450,000 to help the Brandywine Valley Active Aging Downingtown campus establish a permanent, fully equipped location, marking a significant advancement in local senior care. Until now, the organization has operated out of temporary rented space, which officials acknowledged as a limiting factor in delivering comprehensive services to older adults.

The planned facility will offer a stable environment for daily meals, health-focused classes, and social gatherings, meeting an increasing demand spurred by a rising senior population. County leaders view this funding as an investment in community well-being, ensuring that older residents have consistent, accessible resources. When complete, the permanent Downingtown campus will complement an existing site in Coatesville, solidifying BVAA’s role in delivering key programs to thousands of older adults each year.Share the newsletter

A Quiet Tribute: Volunteers Lay Wreaths for More Than 3,500 Heroes

In a solemn December ceremony near Valley Forge, volunteers joined Wreaths Across America to honor the nation’s Medal of Honor recipients. They placed wreaths throughout the Medal of Honor Grove, a 42-acre woodland memorial adorned with obelisks and plaques representing more than 3,500 servicemembers recognized for extraordinary valor. This annual observance, held at thousands of sites around the world, ensures that these heroes’ names and deeds are not lost to history.

The Grove, part of a larger civic education campus, has been preserved through conservation efforts and improved with educational facilities and gathering spaces. Visitors encounter a landscape that balances natural beauty with a profound sense of remembrance, reflecting the personal stories and sacrifices that define America’s military heritage. With each wreath placed, participants reaffirm a collective promise: to remember the bravery, character, and commitment of those who earned the nation’s highest military honor.

New Full-Time Dispatcher Roles Open as Chester County Expands 911 Services

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Emergency Services is expanding its team by recruiting full-time dispatchers, aiming to strengthen the critical communication link between residents and first responders. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to assess incoming calls, coordinate with appropriate services, and maintain composure under pressure. These roles come with a starting hourly salary designed to remain competitive, and the benefits package includes paid time off, holiday incentives, a county pension, and comprehensive healthcare coverage. For more info visit chesco.org/desjobs

Downingtown Christmas Parade Replay is up, Experience The Excitement!

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Over the weekend, Downingtown celebrated the season with its annual Christmas parade, offering a lively procession of festively decorated floats, skilled marching bands, and enthusiastic community organizations that lined the streets. Residents and visitors gathered to take in the music, costumes, and cherished traditions that have come to define the town’s holiday celebrations. For those who could not attend, or for anyone wishing to relive the excitement, a recorded replay provides an opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of the parade

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