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Letter: New Pines owners not meeting responsibilities
To The Editor:
I have a deep concern about the condition of an old home known as The Pines located on East Baltimore Pike where it joins US 1. This historic building was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad in the 1850s. Many years later it was the birthplace of my grandfather, Richard Morton Pennock.
The [...]
Agencies offering free job-seeking help
Opportunities range from seminars to networking sessions
Having trouble finding a job? Chester County’s PA CareerLink has added services to facilitate the process.
Applicants must have a resume and meet Workforce Investment Act (WIA) requirements. To schedule an eligibility determination, contact the PA CareerLink-Chester County at 610-384-9393 or visit www.pacareerlinkchesco.org.
A free women’s conference sponsored by Wings For Success [...]
Avondale man accused of lewdness pattern
Police said he routinely exposed himself to females near University of Delaware
For nearly two years, an Avondale man who made a habit of exposing himself to women ranging in age from 16 to 59 near the University of Delaware campus managed to elude authorities, according to Newark, De. police.
On Saturday, police from Newark and the [...]
Emerald Ash Borer threatens local ash trees
And Pocopson supports Kennett’s bid to protect Longwood cottages
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times.
POCOPSON — While the stink bug has been a much-despised recent addition to the local insect scene, the Emerald Ash Borer routinely proves deadly to ash trees, a state official recently told township officials — and it’s coming to southeast Pennsylvania.
Dr. Donald [...]
Consumer advocates warn of electricity scams
Fraudulent door-to-door, telephone solicitations are prevalent
A proliferation of electricity scams through door-to-door and telephone solicitations have prompted a warning from Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Chairman Robert F. Powelson and the Office of Consumer Advocate.
“In some recent incidents, sales people have been pushing consumers into choosing high-cost electric generation services,” Kane [...]
Free lectures to focus on importance of water
Stroud Water Research Center wants to engage public in discussion
Hosted by the Stroud Water Research Center, the program will debut with William H. Eldridge, who will present “Stream Fish Research and Conservation in the 21st Century: New Tools for New Challenges.” Eldridge, an assistant research scientist in Fish Molecular Ecology, will focus on the importance [...]
County Democrats endorse slate of candidates
Party hoping to use national, state momentum to secure local victories
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Buoyed by the reelection of President Obama and a sweep of state row offices this past November, Chester County Democrats endorsed a slate of candidates Wednesday night that they believe will help them break the Republican gridlock in county [...]
Kennett Square Police: Scam attempts continuing
Resident reported receiving a letter seeking payment to qualify for $50,000 prize
The scam attempts continue, said Kennett Square police, citing a letter received by a resident in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street on Jan. 9.
Police said the letter stated the resident had won $50,000 and needed to send $1,920 by Western Union or [...]
Joy in Unionville, tears in Kennett
Indians hold off Blue Demons, 34-17 win league title, playoff berth
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
KENNETT SQUARE — Two sidelines, two stories: the pain of loss on one side, and the joy and celebration on the other.
While Unionville was able to celebrate its first ChesMont American Division Title since 2007 and a berth in the [...]
Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater
Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash
Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series.
On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a [...]
