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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.”

“You need to be vulnerable and transparent, open to solutions,” said Pat Brown of ETHOS Treatment, “and try new ways to change the same old problems and new ways to find new solutions.”

Sticking to those New Year’s resolutions with counseling help

January 1, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

“You need to be vulnerable and transparent, open to solutions,” said Pat Brown of ETHOS Treatment, “and try new ways to change the same old problems and new ways to...

The restaurant will be at 9 N. High St. in the former 1st National Bank building and will include Johnny O’s, a speakeasy.

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Italian steakhouse 9 Prime coming to West Chester

December 29, 2023 at 12:27 p.m.

The restaurant will be at 9 N. High St. in the former 1st National Bank building and will include Johnny O’s, a speakeasy.

political campaign sign defaced with word murder written on it

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Police cite Chester County township official with vandalizing candidates' lawn signs by writing 'murderer' on them

December 5, 2023 at 11:31 a.m.

The Republican committeeman defaced the signs in reference to the suicide of a former township employee.

Firefighters said that Reedy was a very genuine young man. He was eager to learn, was optimistic and had a sunny aura around him.

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Chester County firefighter killed in line of duty remembered as 'genuine, pure-hearted'

October 23, 2023 at 2:15 p.m.

Firefighters said that Reedy was a very genuine young man. He was eager to learn, was optimistic and had a sunny aura around him.

The bands' members range in age from 52 to 92 and they perform classic rock ‘n’ roll and upbeat dance music.

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Malvern band Just Add Water competing in WMGK House Band contest

October 6, 2023 at 10:45 p.m.

The bands' members range in age from 52 to 92 and they perform classic rock ‘n’ roll and upbeat dance music.

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he will work with the university’s Council of Trustees regarding the next steps to secure the 16th president of West Chester University.

West Chester University President Fiorentino to retire next summer

July 28, 2023 at 1:38 p.m.

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Daniel Greenstein said he will work with the university’s Council of Trustees regarding the next steps to secure the 16th president of West...

A section in Upper Merion Township had been closed since July 15.

PennDOT Reopens all lanes on Route 202 (Dekalb Pike) following sinkhole repair

July 24, 2023 at 2:39 p.m.

A section in Upper Merion Township had been closed since July 15.

The earliest road work begins Monday.

Aqua Pennsylvania announces improvements that will affect highways in Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties

June 9, 2023 at 7:31 p.m.

The earliest road work begins Monday.

The girls have been missing from Malvern since Saturday, April 15, at 3 p.m.

Police searching for 12-year-old girls from Malvern

April 18, 2023 at 8:14 p.m.

The girls have been missing from Malvern since Saturday, April 15, at 3 p.m.

“We know that most crash fatalities are the result of excessive speed, with many of those deaths occurring on local roads where we live,” state Sen. Greg Rothman said. “Our police officers do everything possible to keep our communities safe, but they do not have all the tools they need to do the job effectively.”

PA legislators again consider allowing municipalities to use speed radar guns

March 7, 2023 at 9:20 p.m.

“We know that most crash fatalities are the result of excessive speed, with many of those deaths occurring on local roads where we live,” state Sen. Greg Rothman said. “Our...