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Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Veteran Law Enforcement Leader Takes Charge of County Prison (mychesco.com) — Chester County's Prison Board, meeting in West Chester, has appointed longtime law enforcement leader Brian Sheller as the new warden, formalizing his role after serving in an acting capacity. Sheller brings decades of police and leadership experience as he oversees staff, operations, and inmate well-being while continuing ongoing improvements at the county facility.
2. West Chester Christkindlmarkt Returns With 100-Plus Holiday Vendors (mychesco.com) — Downtown West Chester will transform into a one-day Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, with more than 100 artists, makers, and food vendors lining Gay and Church streets. Streets in the event area will close to vehicles, admission is free, and vendor applications are open through Sept. 18 for those interested in selling handcrafted goods.
3. Pa. team must beat Alabama to stay in the Little League World Series (pennlive.com) — West Chester's Little League team faces a must-win elimination game Monday night against Phenix City, Alabama, to stay alive in the World Series. After an opening loss to Bayonne, New Jersey, they'll likely contend with standout pitcher and shortstop Kinley Rasmus, while drawing on their experience battling back through the loser's bracket in state play.
4. Chester County Food Bank's Fresh2You Mobile Market Brings Fresh Food to 7 Local Towns Each Week (vista.today) — Chester County Food Bank's Fresh2You Mobile Market is rolling weekly through seven towns, while also buying produce from Highland Orchards in West Chester and other local farms. The truck sells affordable fruits, vegetables, eggs, and pantry items, doubles SNAP dollars through Veggie Bucks, and offers $6 recipe bundles and cooking demos at each stop through October 30.
5. Bournelyf Opens New Pool Ahead of 2027 Expansion Campaign (mychesco.com subscription) — Bournelyf Special Camp in West Chester has opened a new accessible swimming pool, funded by the largest individual gift in its history from alumnus Andrew Bentley. The upgraded facility supports growing demand for inclusive aquatic programs as the camp prepares a major 2027 capital campaign to expand buildings, campus improvements, and year-round services.
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