Bill Rettew

About 200 tourgoers met in Courtroom 1 to hear about the 32nd year of the tours and village walks and then stroll around the borough in small groups, view the architecture, listen to stories from the past and learn about the history of West Chester from some of its finest historians.

WEST CHESTER — The lease has been signed and the keys are in the hands of the new owner.

While marking the country's 250th birthday, West Chester University will host an extraordinary international celebration of music, pageantry and competition when the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB) brings its 250th

Aloha is a regular greeting. There's a special kindness, state of mind and spirit commonly practiced by the Hawaiians. You can't help but embrace it right after getting off the plane.

The Concept School is looking to raise $3.1 million for much needed renovations. Plans call for a whole new facade, teaching spaces, classrooms, needed storage space, safer parking and entrance and exits, and a dedicated stage for the theater department.

WEST WHITELAND–George “Bud” Turner, longtime West Whiteland Fire Company Chief, died of a sudden medical emergency, on Saturday, May 23. He was 84.

WEST GOSHEN–Property owner AQUA Pennsylvania plans to drain Fern Hill Lake reservoir and possibly gift the 114 acres to the township.

DOWNINGTOWN–A family of eagles has made a home in Kerr Park and consequently the Fourth of July Fireworks will be moved to another location. That location is yet to be determined.

WEST GOSHEN — Property owner Aqua Pennsylvania plans to drain Fern Hill Lake reservoir and possibly gift the 114 acres to the township.

Wild Horse Salon owner Maureen Helms has thought of almost everything to make it smooth sailing for those who have special needs when getting their locks trimmed. The salon is located at 225 E. Market St.