County shifting into flood-recovery mode

5.5 inches of rain prompts evacuations, more than 60 water rescues By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times With so much water all around, these horses at Castle Rock Farm in Pocopson Township have plenty of time for reflection. Photo by Dave Lichter The water is receding, and now the necessary mop-up will begin. And if county officials had their way, no one would be on the roads right...

Message prompts security blitz at high school

Police said extra precautions taken in response to wording that included March 20 date Updated at 12:30 p.m. to add comment from superintendent Authorities put extra security measures in place Wednesday morning at Kennett High School in response to a message discovered in a school bathroom on Monday. A disturbing message with a date of March 20 that was discovered Monday in a bathroom at Kennett...

Night Out event celebrates police, community bonds

After interviews with officers, children share law-enforcement insight By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Kennett Square Police Chief Edward A. Zunino Jr. shakes the hand of a newly designated “junior” officer. One by one, 15 children, some totally dwarfed by the podium, shared  tidbits gleaned from interviewing Kennett Square police officers as well as some advice...