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The Summer Camp That Never Really Ended for These Chester County Men
Every Friday, about 20 men scattered across the country open their laptops and dial into a Zoom call. They’re in their 70s and 80s now, but for an hour or so, they’re kids at camp again. The thread connecting them is Camp Saginaw, the overnight camp in Oxford farmland where they spent their summers in…
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Oxford Native Stuns with 4-Chair Turn on This Season of ‘The Voice’
A Chester County native recently auditioned for The Voice, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Voice is one of the biggest singing competitions on television, featuring four teams led by musical icons who mentor the contestants as they journey through the rounds of competition. Gabrielle Zabosky, from Oxford, impressed the four judges during…
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From Selling Houses to Making Hats, This Oxford Resident Finally Found Her Niche
From selling houses to making hats, Oxford resident Tanna Walker was driven by a newfound passion and now owns Freckled Feather Hats, a hat decorating and styling business, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Initially working in real estate since 2009, Walker shifted to hat-making two years ago. Her journey began after a…
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Popular Oxford Bowling Alley Receives Complete Makeover and Rebrand
Timber Lanes, a popular Oxford bowling alley that has been a neighborhood mainstay since 1961, recently underwent a complete renovation and rebranded as Timber Wolfe Lanes Bowling Center & Pro Shop, writes Haleigh Abbott for the Chester County Press. The mind behind the makeover is General Manager Catt Wolfe, who wanted to create a more…
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Local Artist Astounds with His Wooden Creations at Oxford Craft Show
Local artist Dan Breslow recently astounded people with his unique hand-made items at Ware’s Christmas in July craft show in Oxford, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. “I was the unicorn in the show at Ware,” he said. “My price range may have been higher than others, but I sold very well.” Most…
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Loss of Jennersville Hospital Has Residents — Especially Seniors — Concerned About ER Access
The loss of Jennersville Hospital has caused a lot of anxiety for many southern Chester County residents. The distance to an accessible emergency room is a particular concern, especially for area seniors. Alan Yu and Kenny Cooper covered the worry for WHYY. For senior citizens living at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, access to immediate…
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Local Girl Born Without Rib Cage Continues to Defy Odds, Looking to Leave Hospital Soon
After being born two months early and without a rib cage, London Kelly, who is nearing her first birthday, may soon be able to leave the hospital. Her mom, Kristy Thompson, will be relieved of not only worry but also the difficult logistics surrounding her care, writes Kelly Rule for FOX29. Thompson is a single…
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Local Woman Featured in National Campaign to Advocate for COVID-19 Vaccinations
Nearby Oxford resident Betsy Hubert is featured in a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance of COVID-19 vaccinations for public health, the economy, and society as a whole, writes Steven Hoffman for the Chester County Press. The COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project – which consists of more than 150 leading groups that…
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Acclaimed Abstract Painter Continues to Reinvent Herself
Chester County’s Vicki Vinton, an acclaimed abstract painter whose works are awash in form and color, continues to reinvent herself and discover new art forms, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt magazine. Vinton knew art was in her future from a young age when a famous artist, Carolyn Blish, liked her watercolors and began mentoring…
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New Land Deal Turns 577-Acre Farm in Nearby Chester County into Public Nature Preserve
A part of Glenroy Farm in Lower Oxford and West Nottingham townships will become a public nature preserve thanks to a $6.6 million land deal made by the Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art in partnership with the Oxford Area Foundation, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 577-acre plot along Octoraro Creek was…
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Washington Post Details How an Area Flower Farmer Kept Up Her Spirits During a Time of Stress, Sacrifice
The Farm at Oxford – which grows thousands of peonies, dahlias, and bulbs each year – has added a vegetable garden to its 12-acre property during the pandemic, writes Adrian Higgins for The Washington Post. After realizing she wanted to start growing vegetables on her land, the farm’s owner, Mara Tyler, contacted her friend, Matthew…
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Area Home to Pair of Golfweek’s 10 Best Public Courses in Pennsylvania
Southern Chester County is home to two of the 10 best public golf courses in Pennsylvania, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek magazine. The courses featured in Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in each state were ranked based on 10 criteria, some of which include design, challenge, and quality of greens. All of the courses…
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