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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Girl Scout Robbery Confession Made, Police Say

The 31-year-old former Berwyn resident is charged in other recent incidents, too.

Tredyffrin Township police on Wednesday announced an arrest, and a confession, in the Jan. 20 robbery from a Girl Scout cookie sale at the Berwyn Pathmark. Jevon Michael Avis, 31, of Carlisle, and formerly of the 300 block of Beechwood Avenue in Berwyn, was arrested Tuesday evening. He admitted stealing from the scouts in an interview with a police detective, police say. Avis is charged with robbery and related crimes in that case, as well as facing charges in a purse-snatching that happened Monday at Pathmark. His arraignment and preliminary hearing in Devon District Court are pending. On Jan. 20, according to police, a man they now identify as Avis stole from a Pathmark plastic donation container intended to benefit U.S. troops, then …

Boogie Johnson

10:24 am on Thursday, February 28, 2013

For halloween in 7th Grade, he went dressed as a girl scout. How ironic.   more ›

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ

It's Time to Register for Girl Scouts Summer Camps

The Girl Scouts of Central & Southern NJ offers camp options focused on activities and experiences that will help young girls build courage, confidence and character.

Although it is cold and blustery out, parents and children all over New Jersey are already exploring summer camp options. In a time where costs are skyrocketing and everything is becoming more and more expensive, it is comforting to know that girls can still have an affordable and amazing experience this summer at camp offered by the Girl Scouts. If you have ever gone to summer camp you probably have fond memories of sitting around the camp fire roasting marshmallows, singing everywhere you went, making new best friends and spending sunny days underneath the trees. Some things change, but these traditions remain the same. Today’s campers learn how to shoot a bow and arrow, cook over a camp fire, swim in a lake or pool, climb a rock wall, …

KidNimble Team

12:55 pm on Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Find out about Girl Scouts camps and other kids programs at http://kidnimble.com. At KidNimble we help parents get information from the best source around -- each other!   more ›

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

TE Police Blotter

New Information in Girl Scout Cookie Robbery

Tredyffrin Police release brave fourth grade heroes who fought back.

Tredyffrin Police have new information about the man who robbed fourth grade Girl Scouts at their cookie sale table inside the entranceway of the Pathmark on Swedesford Road in Berwyn Sunday night. According to police the man, believed to be in his 20s, got  away with $20 in cookie money and a still undetermined amount from a collection can for veterans. It's not the amount of money, it's the way he got it that elevated a misdemeanor theft to a felony robbery.  Because the man struggle briefly with at least one of the fourth grade girls, the case is classified as a robbery. The following press release was issued by Tredyffrin Police Tuesday.   On Sunday, January 20th, 2013 at approx. 5 PM, Tredyffrin Twp. Police responded to the Pathmark …

Deborah Miceli

9:51 am on Saturday, January 26, 2013

When did law enforcement start to refer to perpetrators as "actors?" What an insult to those in the acting community! Call them what they really are - thieves, felons, etc..!!   more ›

Saturday, January 19, 2013

Where to Find Girl Scout Cookie Sales Events

It's time for thin mints, carmel, and other delights. Here's how to find a cookie sale near you this year.

The times, like the flavors and price of Girl Scout Cookies, they are a-changing. This year a box of Girl Scourt Cookies will set you back $4. That's fifty cents more than last year. There's also a new flavor this year: Mango Cremes. And if you don't happen to have a Girl Scout Cookie source, there's a website for that too now. The Girls Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania site now has a cookie sale finder. Just click on the link to http://www2.abcsmartcookies.com/boothlocator.asp?cid=250  

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

When Does the Girl Scout Cookie Sale Start?

The annual Girl Scout cookie sale is about to begin. Find out where to buy cookies near you.

  The 2013 Girl Scout Cookie Sale runs from January 17 through March 3. The Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania partner with ABC Bakers for this annual sale. Cookies are $4 per box.  Eight Varieties to Choose From Where To Buy Cookies Many local malls, grocery stores, and events will feature Girl Scout Cookie Booths. Enter your zip code next to the Find Cookies icon on the Girl Scout website to locate a cookie sale near you.  Take a look at the list below of some cookie sales in the area.  Wawa Exton Square Mall Plymouth Meeting Mall Willow Grove Park Mall SEPTA “What Can a Girl Do?” “What Can a Girl Do?” it the theme for this year's cookie sale which continues its tradition of helping girls to develop essential life skills while earning …

Laura

9:22 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Phoenixville KMart Sunday 1/20, 9a-1p; Brownies Troop 438 Phoenixville Redners Sunday Jan 27th, 9-11am   more ›

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