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Bill Rettew

Bill Rettew is a 20 year veteran reporter who enjoys being the eyes and ears of the community. As a staff writer for the Daily Local News he covers events, politics and the people of the Greater West Chester Area. The Chester County native’s favorite part of his beat is writing the weekly Sunday column, “Small Talk.”

With safety in mind, no one should leave the vehicle and an officer will let occupants know that they are being audio and visually recorded.

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Young drivers from Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks counties pick up driving tips during 4th annual Teen Safe Driving ROADeo

May 31, 2024 at 10:49 a.m.

With safety in mind, no one should leave the vehicle and an officer will let occupants know that they are being audio and visually recorded.

Dozens of bands played beneath the shelter of porches and porticos in the borough’s south west, on Saturday.

Annual Porchfest draws hundreds of fans, dozens of musicians

May 20, 2024 at 9:42 a.m.

Dozens of bands played beneath the shelter of porches and porticos in the borough’s south west, on Saturday.

Man standing in art studio surrounded by works.

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Get out this weekend and see artists’ work on Chester County Studio Tour

May 14, 2024 at 7:21 p.m.

The 2024 Chester County Studio Tour features paintings, prints, ceramics, sculpture, glass and fiber of 203 artists on display for free at 76 studios.

More than 100 first responders and police officers, dignitaries, family members and mourners attended the ceremony marking Law Enforcement Week (May 12-18).

Fallen police officers honored during Chester County Law Enforcement Memorial Service

May 14, 2024 at 11:41 a.m.

More than 100 first responders and police officers, dignitaries, family members and mourners attended the ceremony marking Law Enforcement Week (May 12-18).

The community was probably evenly split between Loyalists and Colonialists and probably no more violence than fisticuffs took place. English Calvary occupied Chester County’s third oldest church as a barracks in the 1780s.

Small Talk: Historic cemetery in West Caln a ‘hidden gem’

May 10, 2024 at 7:36 p.m.

The community was probably evenly split between Loyalists and Colonialists and probably no more violence than fisticuffs took place. English Calvary occupied Chester County’s third oldest church as a barracks...

“This news shakes our entire school community, and we are deeply saddened and upset by the horrific details of the abuse this child suffered,” said Coatesville Area School District Superintendent Catherine Van Vooren.

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Coatesville schools respond to student’s death allegedly at hands of Chester County couple

May 8, 2024 at 5:42 p.m.

“This news shakes our entire school community, and we are deeply saddened and upset by the horrific details of the abuse this child suffered,” said Coatesville Area School District Superintendent...

The iconic store will be closing in June.

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The Hardware Center in Paoli is going out of business

April 22, 2024 at 6:00 a.m.

The iconic store will be closing in June.

The collection is mostly accessible by a tram ride, with narration. Displays are crowded and here there is almost too much to see. The museum sits on a 100,000-square-foot portion of the former BF Goodrich Tire Factory that was open from 1937 to 1986.

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Small Talk: Embracing the past at American Treasure Tour Museum

April 29, 2024 at 7:43 p.m.

The collection is mostly accessible by a tram ride, with narration. Displays are crowded and here there is almost too much to see. The museum sits on a 100,000-square-foot portion...

In memory of Henry, Dinniman has found a way to give back. Henry’s Helping Paws of Chester County is a way to supply pet food and vet car to shut-in seniors

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‘County Dog’ is still a presence: Henry’s Helping Paws provides food for Chester County’s pets in need

April 14, 2024 at 6:27 a.m.

In memory of Henry, Dinniman has found a way to give back. Henry’s Helping Paws of Chester County is a way to supply pet food and vet car to shut-in...

The University of Lynchburg, Virginia, graduate also worked as Chester County EMS coordinator.

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Brendan Brazunas takes over as Downingtown’s new police chief

February 14, 2024 at 7:31 p.m.

The University of Lynchburg, Virginia, graduate also worked as Chester County EMS coordinator.

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