By JessicaBautista jbautista@chesterspirit.com Tragedy struck last weekend when gunfire opened during a crowded birthday party at Minaret Temple No. 174 near 4th and Ward sts., leaving several wounded, two teenagers dead and a community in mourning. “Families are hurting and shook up; it’s still fresh,” said Chester Police Chaplain Rev. Dr. William “Rocky” Brown, who [...]
By WillieMcGonigle wmcgonigle@chesterspirit.com You could have excused Chichester Eagles pitcher Kyle Toomey if he was a little nervous entering last Wednesday’s Del Val Baseball game against the visiting Chester Clippers because it was his first career start. After his performance, however, he may see several more starts. Toomey showed his effective fastball and curveball to [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com Appropriately named, “The Truth,” a trio of three seventh graders representing Chester Community Charter School’s (CCCS) middle school, captured first place in the annual Heritage Bowl held recently on the campus of Lincoln University. Erli Acuna, Davon Lewis and Dasha Jenifer received thunderous applause as they were presented a large trophy and [...]
Chester Mayor Wendell N. Butler, Jr. recently presented a proclamation to Nafis Nichols and Mischico Warren recognizing April as National Alcohol Awareness Month. The proclamation included statistics pertaining to alcohol abuse and encouraged all adults in the city to lead by example and help young people avoid alcohol. Nichols, senior coordinator for the Chester Youth [...]
By LorettaRodgers lrodgers@chesterspirit.com The coordinator of the city’s recycling program, Chester resident Phoebe Snow, thought she was attending a recent City Council meeting to answer questions about recycling. But Snow was greatly surprised when Councilwoman Portia West called her to the front of the meeting room and presented her with an award for dedication and [...]
You may have noticed signs hanging in your local farm supply, hardware or home improvement stores: “Easter Chicks Coming Soon.” Every year around now, hatcheries and some backyard breeders gear up for what is, for the most part, the only time of the year when there is a big demand for chicks. Many people [...]
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