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...