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• General news

  Tim Buckwalter wins special feature at Grandview

  LINCOLN SPEEDWAY (Outlaws) Daryn Pittman led all 35 laps, but it ws Brian Montieth who was the show on July 17 at the Lincoln Speedway. Pittman started on the pole and bested Outlaw (King” Steve Kinser into turn one as the field trailed with Montieth way back in 15th spot. Lap after lap Montieth picked off the Outlaws before passing Joey Saldana for second on lap 23 and then set his sites on Pittman. On lap 26, Montieth got under Pittman to take a brief lead. However,...

  By Ken Johnson For 21st Century Media |20 hrs ago

• General news

  CCLS is ‘flipping out’ over new digital magazine distribution, Flipster

  The Chester County Library System (CCLS) welcomes Flipster to the list of electronic services it provides to patrons. Flipster is a digital magazine distribution service where customers can access magazine from a variety of publishers through a web browser using their Chester County library card number. Users can also download a free app from iTunes to view or download the magazine to a mobile device (an android app will be available in the fall). The CCLS is starting off with 23 titles,...

  Courtesy of CCLS |20 hrs ago

• Columns

  Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Yard sale dos and don’ts

  Have you ever spent a Saturday morning going to yard sales? Here are some tips for making the most of your yard sale shopping spree.

  By Lori Verderame Guest Columnist |22 hrs ago

• Food and drink

  ABC to XYZ in Foods: Jams, Jellies and Jell-O

  JELL-O – Is one of the most familiar food names around. Prior to the early 1900s, preparation of gelatin was a somewhat time-consuming and difficult task.

  By Bette Banjack For 21st Century Media |1 day ago

• General news

  Fire crews rescue woman via boat in Phoenixville

  PHOENIXVILLE — Crews from several area fire departments helped evacuate a person suffering from an undetermined medical event from the banks of the Schuylkill River Saturday night on the borough’s north end.

  By Frank Otto fotto@21st-CenturyMedia.com |1 day ago

• General news

  Organizations teaming to create interpreter program in Phoenixville

  PHOENIXVILLE — Between the pain, fear and urgency of the situation, anyone having a medical emergency finds themselves in a stressful situation.

  By Frank Otto fotto@21st-CenturyMedia.com |1 day ago

• General news

  Lower Providence Fire Department rescues two entrapped after crash at Egypt Road and Casselberry Drive

  LOWER PROVIDENCE — Lower Providence Fire Department cut the door off of a car on Egypt Road Sunday after a two-vehicle crash entrapped two subjects in one vehicle.

  By Brendan Wills bwills@21st-CenturyMedia.com |1 day ago

• General news

  Undercover Phoenixville Police bust up 2 cocaine dealers

  PHOENIXVILLE — Two alleged cocaine dealers were arrested after undercover operations conducated by the Phoenixville Police.

  By Frank Otto fotto@21st-CenturyMedia.com |4 days ago

• General news

  PHOTOS: Uncle B’s, Fenice Creolo host inaugural Pig Roast and Crawfish Boil event

  Neighboring eateries Uncle B’s BBQ Shack and Fenice Creolo teamed up to host their inaugural Pig Roast and Crawfish Boil last Sunday, July 13, outside of the restaurants at Village of Eland shopping center in Phoenixville. The event included music, games, prizes, face painting and, of course, the food.

  |4 days ago

• Features/People

  PHOTOS: Area children meet Montgomery the bald eagle at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

  Children came to meet Montgomery the bald eagle at the Upper Schuylkill Valley Park & Wildlife Center July 11. While they were there, they learned about the diet and habitat of bald eagles and participated in arts and crafts.

  |4 days ago