Fire destroys twin Post Road apartments. three families homeless
A grease fire on the second floor of 4514 Post Road gutted the twin houses, blaming winds that spread flames to 4512. Firefighters from Lennox Park Trainer Linwood and Marcus Hook saved 4510's facade as three families, including Ann Trice and Ross Gatchell, sought shelter with friends. Fire Chief Tony Capasso reported no injuries beyond smoke exposure to firefighter Andy Goldburgh. The flames forced residents to flee into sub freezing temps.
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Linwood
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Multiple Robberies and Local Notices Across Chester Area
Unemployed woman Anna Marie Whitaker reports two men robbed her of 4 dollars and 131 dollars in food stamps near the Chester Railroad Station, leaving her with a cut lip. A 16 year old and friend were beaten and robbed by two older teens in Flower Manor, with a radio and wristwatch taken. A purse snatching occurred in Chester West End, targeting Avis Lewis, 77, who lost a small amount of cash. District Justice Nesbitt fined Dr Albert Pierce 150 dollars for sewer work without Act 537 compliance. State Police seek applicants, especially women and minorities, for the Hershey academy. Bell Telephone plans a 169000 dollar cable replacement project pending February start.
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Potter Street
Sixth Street
Avenue of the States
Flower Manor
Chester High School
West End
Avis Lewis
West Ninth Street
Edgar Urges Federal Action in Delaware County Election Probe
U S Representative Robert Edgar demands federal intervention in an election fraud case tied to county GOP leaders. He questions the transfer of the probe from federal to Delaware County officials and calls for renewed federal oversight or the assignment of all prosecutors. The scheme allegedly aimed to skew the Democratic primary for controller against incumbent Lynch, a renegade Republican. Washington officials are cited as having influenced jurisdiction the eve of potential indictments.
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U.S
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Edgar
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Delaware County
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Richard Burke
Thomas Lynch
Dea
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Frank Hazel
Francis Catania
Nicholas Catania
Washington
Darby Pinball Parlor Murder Suspect Testifies
William Wheaton a 32 year old Sears mechanic testified in the Media Courthouse that he was summoned to the Arcade in Darby on January 7 where he found Scott Taylor dead. He claimed Arcade operator Richard Volpone and Anthony Montagne wrapped a cord around the victim and insisted he assist in moving the body fearing for his life. He said Taylor was already dead when he arrived and professed he was not a killer before the murder date.
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Darby
William Wheaton
Scott Taylor
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Volpone
Anthony Montagno
Arcade
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