WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19)  - The West Chester Police Department will offer a free shredding and identity theft awareness event from 10a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

During the event, West Chester police will be at The West Chester Activity Center, 7900 Cox Road, to accept personal paperwork for shredding and to answer any questions related to identity theft.

No registration is required; participants are free to arrive any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please remove paper clips and staples from the documents to be shredded.
 

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - A new health care facility will soon be added to this growing segment of West Chester's economy. Beckett Springs Hospital is scheduled to open sometime in July on Shepherd Farm Drive, just off Union Centre Boulevard near State Route 747.

Beckett Springs is a private hospital with 48 beds offering treatment for a variety of behavioral health issues including addiction.

"There is a tremendous need in the region for behavioral health care," said David Polunas, chief executive officer for the new facility. "We will offer a variety of treatment programs in the community including family group, community outreach and out-patient treatment, and voluntary in-patient treatment of behavioral health disorders."

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - “Need to Know” Guide to Building Better Neighborhoods will serve as an informative training session offering homeowners with important information on protecting their property investment.

The free program will show homeowners who to work independently and as a neighborhood to protect their property investment through property maintenance, leveling the impacts of foreclosed properties and proper permitting processes.

The Township’s code enforcement officers, community development specialists, police and fire department representatives will be available to answer homeowners’ questions.

The free program will be offered April 3, 7 to 9 p.m. at the West Chester Library.